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Pittsburgh's New Women's Soccer Team Gets Name, Logo
The new Pittsburgh women's soccer team that begins play next year has unveiled its name and brand.
PITTSBURGH, PA — Pittsburgh's new USL W League women's soccer team now has a name and logo. Donning the city's traditional black and gold colors, the team announced Wednesday it will be called the Pittsburgh Riveters.
Chosen through a community-wide “Name the Team” poll, the Riveters captured 53 percent of nearly 10,000 votes cast. The name pays homage to Pittsburgh’s proud industrial heritage, while the team’s logo incorporates the iconic image of Rosie the Riveter.
The popular image of Rosie the Riveter first gained recognition in a 1943 poster with the slogan “We Can Do It,” created by J. Howard Miller, a Pittsburgh-area native, for Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company. Originally designed to boost worker morale during wartime, Rosie has appeared on magazine covers, postage stamps and across popular culture.
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“Rosie the Riveter is more than just an image from our past, she’s a symbol of what we believe in as an organization,” Jeff Garner, President of Pittsburgh Riveters SC and the affiliated Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. “The resilience, unity, and courage she represents are the same traits we want our players and fans to embrace as we embark on this new chapter for Pittsburgh sports. This team is not only honoring history but also creating its own path for future generations.”
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Set to begin play in the 2025 USL W League season beginning in May, the Riveters will play their home matches at Highmark Stadium.
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