Pittsburgh Riverhounds tickets

'About Pittsburgh Riverhounds'

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Nickname: The Hounds

Owner: Tuffy Shallenberger

Location: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Colors: Black, gold and white

USL Titles: 2

'Pittsburgh Riverhounds Tickets'

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The Pittsburgh Riverhounds is a professional soccer team that plays in the Eastern Conference of the

USL Championship

. Since its launch in 1998, the team has competed in each USL season except 2007. Over the years, the team has reached the playoffs on several occasions but couldn't make it past the semi-finals stage. The lack of a championship title may be the result of inconsistent performance. Despite the ups and downs, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds have recently embarked on an ambitious plan to join top-tier

Major League Soccer

(MLS) in the coming years. To improve the Hounds' fortunes, the management has also entered into a development partnership with the

Ocean City Nor'easters

of the Premier Development League. There are plans to improve the existing home field of

Highmark Stadium

to attract more fans and sponsors. Such plans seem practical, as the average attendance of Pittsburgh games has been consistently increasing. In 2019, the Hounds' average attendance grew to more than 3,700, complementing their first position in the Eastern Conference. Get your Pittsburgh Riverhounds tickets at StubHub.

'How large is the Highmark Stadium?'

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The home of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, the Highmark Stadium can seat 5,000 spectators and offers additional standing room. Until 2018, it had the capacity to seat only 3,500, but the plans of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds to join the MLS led to a multimillion-dollar expansion and refurbishing project. Interestingly, Highmark Stadium is one of only six venues in the United States that has the highest-rated

FIFA

two-star certified artificial turf. The backdrop of the Monongahela River offers a picture-perfect view that is highly praised by the media.

'Are there any fan clubs supporting the Pittsburgh Riverhounds?'

'The popular fan club of the Riverhounds is known as the Steel Army. Founded in 2007 by fewer than 10 individuals, the club has extended to over 1,000 individuals who make use of facilities at the South Gate end of the stadium. Unlike other regional clubs, the Steel Army also draws its support from nearby states such as Ohio. In fact, there are several members living as far away as Oregon and Florida. Recent reports suggest that the Steel Army has gone international by attracting members from the UK, Ireland and Brazil.'

'Where can I get the tickets to Pittsburgh Riverhounds games?'

'You don't have to leave your home to get tickets, because StubHub offers tickets to Riverhounds games through its online platform as the world's largest ticketing marketplace for sporting events. The FanProtect guarantee assures you of a valid ticket, the price of which is fully refunded if the match is canceled or rescheduled.'

'What are some significant performances of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds?'

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The Hounds have reached the semifinals of

USL

four times since they started playing in the league 21 years ago. It also won the conference in 2004 and 2019. Their most successful season was 2019, when the team won 19 games and lost only four to win the conference after 15 years. The win was preceded by winning most of the preseasons except one. It was also the time when the team reached the conference semifinals and the fourth round of the

US Open Cup

, losing to

Columbus Crew FC

in overtime, which prevented the Riverhounds from reaching the finals for the first time in their history. The team also performed impressively in the 2018 season, when it recorded a 15-5 win-loss ratio and reached the third round of the US Open Cup.

'Who is the head coach of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds?'

'Bob Lilley is the head coach of the Riverhounds. Before joining the club, he spent 20 years coaching six teams across three leagues without a losing record. His experience as a player in professional soccer also helped the Pittsburgh Riverhounds turn their fortunes in their 2018 and 2019 seasons. Under the guidance of Coach Lilley, the team transformed into an instant powerhouse, winning most of their matches and performing much better in the US Open Cup and the conference playoffs.'