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2017 Pittsburgh Riverhounds Media Guide
2017 Pittsburgh Riverhounds Media Guide
Introduction
General Information contents
quick facts
Name .................................... Pittsburgh Riverhounds
City/Zip ....................................Pittsburgh, PA 15219 INTRODUCTION
Founded ............................................March 11, 1998 Quick Facts ........................................................................................... 1
Nickname ...................................................... Hounds Media Information ................................................................................ 1
Colors ......................................... Black & Gold / Blue Roster ................................................................................................... 2
Conference ..........................USL Eastern Conference Season Preview..................................................................................... 3
MLS Affiliate ...................Columbus Crew SC (Year 2) Schedule ............................................................................................... 4
Venue ...........................................Highmark Stadium Highmark Stadium ................................................................................ 5
Capacity ........................................................... 3,500
Owner..........................................Tuffy Shallenberger 2017 RIVERHOUNDS
Website .................................. www.riverhounds.com Head Coach Dave Brandt..................................................................... 6
T eam Results Technical Staff ....................................................................................... 7
Player Bios ....................................................................................... 8-19
2016 Record .................................................... 6-17-7
Conference Finish .............................................. 13th Crew SC Affiliation.............................................................................. 20
Goals For ............................................................... 31
Goals Against ........................................................ 50 2017 OPPONENTS
Goal Differential (+/-) ........................................... -19 Opponent Profiles ......................................................................... 22-23
Points Leader .............................. Corey Hertzog (30)
Goals Leader ............................... Corey Hertzog (13) 2016 SEASON REVIEW
Assists Leader ............. Corey Hertzog/Kevin Kerr (4) Season Recap ..................................................................................... 24
Minutes Leader ...................... Corey Hertzog (2,500) Schedule and Results ......................................................................... 25
2017 Returners/Newcomers ............................ 11/16 Roster | Statistics................................................................................. 26
Highs n Lows | Superlatives ............................................................... 27
T eam Staff League Results ................................................................................... 28
Head Coach............................................Dave Brandt
Alma Mater ............................Messiah College, 1985
TEAM HISTORY
Assistant Coach.........................................Dan Visser
Season-by-Season Results .................................................................. 29
Alma Mater ............................Messiah College, 2008
Most Goals | Appearances ................................................................. 30
Goalkeeping Coach .......................... Hunter Gilstrap
US Open Cup | Keystone Derby ......................................................... 31
Alma Mater ........................................ Clemson, 2005
Assistant Coach.................................Andrew Scheck
Alma Mater ........................... Liberty University, 2011
Strength & Conditioning Coach ...... Mike Whiteman
Alma Mater ....................................... Seton Hill, 2006
Head Athletic Trainer .................Leigh Anne Cowger
Alma Mater .............................. Adrian College, 2002 17
USL regular season schedule
Date Opponent Site Date Opponent Site
March 25 New York Red Bulls................................Pittsburgh, PA July 8 @Orlando City B ....................................... Orlando, FL
April 1 FC Cincinnati............................. ............Pittsburgh, PA July 15 @Bethlehem Steel FC ...........................Bethlehem, PA
April 8 @Charleston Battery ............................ Charleston, SC July 22 @Rochester Rhinos ................................Rochester, NY
April 12 Saint Louis FC ........................................Pittsburgh, PA July 26 Charleston Battery .................................Pittsburgh, PA
April 15 @Charlotte Independence .................... Charlotte, NC July 29 @Tampa Bay Rowdies ......................St. Petersburg, FL
April 22 @Richmond Kickers ...............................Richmond, VA Aug. 5 Richmond Kickers ..................................Richmond, VA
April 29 Harrisburg City Islanders .......................Pittsburgh, PA Aug. 12 @Harrisburg City Islanders ................... Harrisburg, PA
May 3 Toronto FC II ..........................................Pittsburgh, PA Aug. 19 @Saint Louis FC ........................................Fenton, MO
May 13 @Ottawa Fury FC......................................Ottawa, ON Aug. 26 Bethlehem Steel FC...............................Pittsburgh, PA
May 20 Louisville City FC ...................................Pittsburgh, PA Sept. 2 @FC Cincinnati .....................................Cincinnati, OH
May 24 @Harrisburg City Islanders ................... Harrisburg, PA Sept. 9 Louisville City FC ...................................Pittsburgh, PA
June 3 Orlando City B .......................................Pittsburgh, PA Sept. 16 Rochester Rhinos ...................................Pittsburgh, PA
June 10 @Toronto FC II ......................................... Toronto, ON Sept. 24 @Bethlehem Steel FC ...........................Bethlehem, PA
June 17 @Louisville City FC ................................. Louisville, KY Sept. 30 @New York Red Bulls II ............................ Harrison, NJ
June 22 Tampa Bay Rowdies...............................Pittsburgh, PA Oct. 7 Rochester Rhinos ...................................Pittsburgh, PA
July 4 Charlotte Independence .......................Pittsburgh, PA Oct. 14 Ottawa Fury FC .....................................Pittsburgh, PA
* Does not include scheduled US Open match
media info
MEDIA CREDENTIALS PHOTOGRAPHY
All requests for working press, photo and broadcast credentials Photography credentials are issued to newspapers, wire services
to Riverhounds home games should be submitted via e-mail to: and special publications. No flash photography is permitted and
Anthony Meier strobe use, must be approved in advance. Photographers are
E-mail: [email protected] required to stay behind marked areas during matches.
Cell: (267)-374-1461
PRACTICES
INTERVIEWS The Riverhounds normally train in-season Monday through Friday
Interviews with players must be arranged through Anthony from 9-11 a.m. at Highmark Stadium. Practices are open, but
Meier, Director of Communications & Creative, via the above check in advance to the teams availability because of
contact info. conditioning sessions, off days and travel for away matches.
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2017 Roster
Numerical roster breakdown
No. Name Pos Ht Wt Hometown (Previous Club) Returners
1 Keasel Broome GK 6-0 185 Claymont, Del. (Harrisburg City Islanders) Ryan Adeleye
2 Shane Campbell D 6-0 175 York, Pa. (Harrisburg City Islanders) Danny Earls
3 Jack Thompson M/D 5-8 165 Hudson, Ohio (Charlotte Independence) Mike Green
4 Taylor Washington D 5-10 170 Somers, N.Y. (Bethlehem Steel FC) Corey Hertzog
5 Victor Souto* M 5-10 160 Sao Paulo, Brazil (University of Akron) Marshall Hollingsworth
6 Abuchi Obinwa^ M 6-1 170 Orlando, Fla. (Columbus Crew SC) Kevin Kerr
7 Stephen Okai M 5-10 180 Accra, Ghana (Orange County Blues FC) Stephen Okai
8 Mike Green M 5-10 170 Strongsville, Ohio (University of New Mexico) Ben Swanson
9 Chevaughn Walsh F 6-2 203 Spanish Town, Jamaica (Ocean City Noreasters) Jack Thompson
10 Kevin Kerr M 5-10 160 York, England (S.C. Wiedenbruck) Nick Thompson
11 Corey Hertzog F 6-0 170 Reading, Pa. (Tampa Bay Rowdies) Chevaughn Walsh
12 Ryan Adeleye D 6-1 180 Elizabeth, N.J. (Hapoel Jersualem F.C.)
14 Nick Thompson D 6-2 195 Hudson, Ohio (Carolina RailHawks)
15 Devaughn Elliott M/F 5-9 168 St. Kitts and Nevis (Murcilagos F.C.) By Position
16 Danny Earls M 5-9 157 Wicklow Town, Ireland (Rochester Rhinos) Keasel Broome
17 Kenroy Howell M/F 5-8 155 Manchester, Jamaica (C.D. Dragn)
GK Trey Mitchell
18 Kay Banjo* F 6-0 200 Upper Marlboro, Md. (UMBC)
19 John Manga* F 6-2 190 Lexington, Kentucky (University of Cincinnati) Ryan Adeleye
20 Jamal Jack D 6-3 203 Charlotteville, Trinidad & Tobago (C.D. Dragn) Tobi Adewole
21 Ben Fitzpatrick* M 5-9 155 Hilliard, Ohio (Ohio State University) Gale Agbossoumonde
22 Tobi Adewole* D 6-2 170 Ashton, Md. (George Washington University) Rich Balchan
23 Ritchie Duffie* D 6-3 178 Virginia Beach, Va. (VCU) Shane Campbell
24 Rich Balchan D 6-0 165 Ann Arbor, Mich. (Ottawa Fury FC) Ritchie Duffie
25 Marshall Hollingsworth^ M 5-8 160 Libertyville, Ill. (Columbus Crew SC)
D Jamal Jack
26 Ben Swanson^ M 5-6 150 Grove City, Ohio (Columbus Crew SC) Jack Thompson
27 Gale Agbossoumonde D 6-3 205 Syracuse, N.Y. (Fort Lauderdale Strikers) Nick Thompson
30 Trey Mitchell GK 6-2 196 Alta Loma, Calif. (MLS) Taylor Washington
Danny Earls
Alphabetical Devaughn Elliott
No. Name Pos Ht Wt Hometown (Previous Club) Marshall Hollingsworth
12 Ryan Adeleye D 6-1 180 Elizabeth, N.J. (Hapoel Jersualem F.C.) Kenroy Howell
22 Tobi Adewole* D 6-2 170 Ashton, Md. (George Washington University) Ben Fitzpatrick
27 Gale Agbossoumonde D 6-3 205 Syracuse, N.Y. (Fort Lauderdale Strikers) Mike Green
M
24 Rich Balchan D 6-0 165 Ann Arbor, Mich. (Ottawa Fury FC) Kevin Kerr
18 Kay Banjo* F 6-0 200 Upper Marlboro, Md. (UMBC) Abuchi Obinwa
1 Keasel Broome GK 6-0 185 Claymont, Del. (Harrisburg City Islanders) Stephen Okai
2 Shane Campbell D 6-0 175 York, Pa. (Harrisburg City Islanders) Ben Swanson
23 Ritchie Duffie* D 6-3 178 Virginia Beach, Va. (VCU) Victor Souto
16 Danny Earls M 5-9 157 Wicklow Town, Ireland (Rochester Rhinos)
15 Devaughn Elliott M/F 5-9 168 St. Kitts and Nevis (Murcilagos F.C.) Kay Banjo
21 Ben Fitzpatrick* M 5-9 155 Hilliard, Ohio (Ohio State University) F Corey Hertzog
8 Mike Green M 5-10 170 Strongsville, Ohio (University of New Mexico) John Manga
11 Corey Hertzog F 6-0 170 Reading, Pa. (Tampa Bay Rowdies) Chevaughn Walsh
25 Marshall Hollingsworth^ M 5-8 160 Libertyville, Ill. (Columbus Crew SC)
17 Kenroy Howell M/F 5-8 155 Manchester, Jamaica (C.D. Dragn)
20 Jamal Jack D 6-3 203 Charlotteville, Trinidad & Tobago (C.D. Dragn)
10 Kevin Kerr M 5-10 160 York, England (S.C. Wiedenbruck) Coaching Staff
19 John Manga* F 6-2 190 Lexington, Kentucky (University of Cincinnati) Dave Brandt
30 Trey Mitchell GK 6-2 196 Alta Loma, Calif. (MLS) Head Coach
6 Abuchi Obinwa^ M 6-1 170 Orlando, Fla. (Columbus Crew SC) Dan Visser
7 Stephen Okai M 5-10 180 Accra, Ghana (Orange County Blues FC) Assistant Coach
5 Victor Souto* M 5-10 160 Sao Paulo, Brazil (University of Akron) Hunter Gilstrap
Goalkeeping Coach
26 Ben Swanson^ M 5-6 150 Grove City, Ohio (Columbus Crew SC)
Andrew Scheck
3 Jack Thompson M/D 5-8 165 Hudson, Ohio (Charlotte Independence) Assistant Coach
14 Nick Thompson D 6-2 195 Hudson, Ohio (Carolina RailHawks)
9 Chevaughn Walsh F 6-2 203 Spanish Town, Jamaica (Ocean City Noreasters) Support Staff
4 Taylor Washington D 5-10 170 Somers, N.Y. (Bethlehem Steel FC) Mike Whiteman
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Pronunciations Leigh Anne Cowger
Head Athletic Trainer
Ryan ADELEYE AD-EL-AY
TOBI ADEWOLE TOE-BEE AD-EL-WALL-AY
GALE AGBOSSOUMONDE GAH-LAY AHG-BOSS-EW-MOE-DAY
Rich BALCHAN BALL-SHIN
KAY BANJO BAN-JOE
KEASEL BROOME KEYS-ILL BROOM
John MANGA MANG-AH
STEPHEN OKAI STEV-AN OH-KAI
ABUCHI OBINWA AH-BOO-CHI OH-BIN-WAH
Victor SOUTO SOUL-TOE
CHEVAUGHN Walsh SHA-VAUGHN
* Rookie
^ Columbus Crew SC Loanee
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2017 Season Preview
positional outlook
Keasel Broome and Trey Mitchell will serve as Pittsburghs last line of defense for the 2017 campaign. Both
goalkeepers are in their first year with the Hounds. Broome arrives in Pittsburgh after starting 13 games GK
with in-state rival Harrisburg City Islanders during the 2016 season whereas Mitchell joins the Hounds after
serving as an MLS League Pool Goalkeeper since 2015. Mitchell also spent the 2016 season training with Sporting
Kansas City.
Returners: None Newcomers: Trey Mitchell, Keasel Broome Departures: Brenden Alfery, Hunter Gilstrap, Zack Steffen, Mauricio Vargas
The Pittsburgh back four comes into the 2017 season completely rebuilt, as only Ryan Adeleye and
Nick Thompson return to the club as listed defenders, while Jack Thompson returns expected to split time D
as depth in the midfield and defense. Supplanting them will be a blend of youth and experience.
Tobi Adewole (George Washington University) and Ritchie Duffie (VCU) are the rookies of the group, while Gale
Agbossoumonde (Fort Lauderdale Strikers), Rich Balchan (Ottawa Fury FC), Shane Campbell (Harrisburg City
Islanders) and Taylor Washington (Bethlehem Steel FC) all bring experience at the pro level in the U.S. Rounding
out the vets is Jamal Jack, who has played professionally in Trinidad and Tobago since 2009.
Returners: Ryan Adeleye, Jack Thompson, Nick Thompson
Newcomers: Tobi Adewole, Gale Agbossoumonde, Rich Balchan, Shane Campbell, Ritchie Duffie, Jamal Jack, Taylor Washington
Departures: Sergio Campbell, Willie Hunt, Jordan Murrell, Drew Russell, Anthony Virgara
In what is expected to be an aggressive offensive scheme, the Pittsburgh midfield will play a pivotal role on
both ends of the pitch. Returning multiple vets in captain Kevin Kerr, Danny Earls, Mike Green and M
Stephen Okai, the Hounds will have plenty of help in controlling the center of the field. Both Kerr and
Green have recorded at least 100 career appearances with the Hounds. First-year Hounds include Devaughn
Elliott, Ben Fitzpatrick, Kenroy Howell and Victor Souto. Marshall Hollingsworth and Ben Swanson join the
Hounds for a second-straight season via loan from Columbus Crew SC, as well as first-time loanee Abuchi Obinwa.
On the wings, Elliott, Fitzpatrick, Howell and Hollingsworth provide depth in the attack alongside Kerr, while Souto
and Swanson help fortify the holding midfield with Earls, Green and Okai.
Returners: Danny Earls, Mike Green, Marshall Hollingsworth, Kevin Kerr, Stephen Okai, Ben Swanson
Newcomers: Devaughn Elliott, Ben Fitzpatrick, Kenroy Howell, Abuchi Obinwa, Victor Souto
Departures: Nick Kolarac, Lebo Moloto, Melvin Snoh
Last seasons leading goal-scorer for the Hounds Corey Hertzog fronts a group stocked with youth and
potential. Scoring 13 goals this past season, Hertzog is joined by fellow returner and 2016 USL PDL MVP F
Chevaughn Walsh, who notched a goal himself in six appearances with the club last year. Meanwhile,
newcomers and former MLS SuperDraft picks Kay Banjo of UMBC and John Manga of the University of Cincinnati
also join the mix on the front line. This group expects to be supplemented by an aggressive attack on the wings
of the midfield with players like Devaughn Elliott, Kenroy Howell and Kevin Kerr all having previous experience
playing up top.
Returners: Corey Hertzog, Chevaughn Walsh Newcomers: Kay Banjo, John Manga Departures: Alejandro Aguilar, Zak Boggs, Duwayne Ewart
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2017 Schedule
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Highmark Stadium
quick facts
Opened: April 13, 2013
Spectator Capacity: 3,500
Field Size: 110 x 70 square feet
Positioned right on the Monongahela River with the skyline of Pittsburgh across the river, Highmark Stadium has
served as the home of the Riverhounds since its opening in 2013.
One of the premier venues in the Steel City, Highmark Stadium broke ground on June 25, 2012. It was completed
on April 13, 2013 at a total cost of $10.2 million raised entirely through private investment. Along with being the
home of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, the venue hosts a variety events including local sports ranging from high
school football to college soccer, as well as concerts and is also the home of the Pittsburgh Rebellion of the Leg-
ends Football League.
At the time of its construction, the venues FIFA 2-star certified artificial turf was one of only six fields to earn that
designation in the United States.
On Hounds gamedays, the club is cheered on faithfully by its supporters group, the Steel Army, who are located in
the Paul Child Stand that can be found on the east end of the stadium.
The first match ever to be played at the venue pitted the Riverhounds
against long-time rival Harrisburg City Islanders in the 2013 season
opener. In front of a sell-out of more than 4,000 in attendance, former
Hound Jose Angulo would score the first-ever goal at Highmark
Stadium, assisted by Matthew Dallman, in the 70th minute to give
Pittsburgh the lead in the second half. Unfortunately, the score would
not hold as the City Islanders responded with tallies in the 78th and
90th minute for the 2-1 victory.
first game
In the four seasons played at Highmark Stadium, the Hounds have
twice held a winning record during the USL regular season - 2013 (6-3-5) and 2015 (6-2-6). The club is 21-21-15
all-time in USL play on the Mon and has never hosted a playoff match at the venue.
Outside of league play, the Hounds have hosted nine matches at Highmark Stadium between the Lamar Hunt U.S.
Open Cup and international friendlies.
stadium map
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Head Coach Dave Brandt
Head coach Dave Brandt enters his second year, and first full season, with the Pittsburgh
Riverhounds. A native of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Brandt, in his first professional coaching
stint, took over head coaching duties for the Hounds eight games into the 2016 season.
Brandt joined the Hounds after spending the past seven years at the United States Naval
Academy. In his 19 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level, Brandt coached his squads
to over 300 wins and held a .786 career winning percentage (310-72-34) and is the fastest coach in
NCAA mens soccer history to reach the 200-win mark.
Along with his seven years at Navy, Brandt spent 12 seasons as head coach of Messiah College,
where he compiled a remarkable 246-25-14 (.888) record. His teams won six NCAA Division III
National Championships, including the 2008 crown, and notched 52 postseason wins both top
marks in Division III history.
T he Brandt File Brandt led the Naval Academy mens soccer team to perhaps their greatest stretch of two-year
Experience:
play in the programs history from 2013 to 2014. During this stretch, his team won a combined 27
21st year (Second with PGH)
matches tied for the highest two-year win total in the programs history.
Date Hired:
In 2013, Brandt led the team on a 15-game winning streak after starting the season 1-3-2,
May 22,2016
eventually reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament and national ranking of No. 25
in the country. The 16 victories were a program record, the nine conference wins were a Patriot
Alma Mater:
League single-season record, and the programs NCAA appearance was the first since 1988 and
Messiah College, 1985
[B.A. Business Administration]
victory in the tournament the first since 1971. Brandt was named Patriot League Coach of the Year,
NSCAA Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year for the clubs accomplishments.
Temple University, 1990
[M.E. Athletic Administration] The 2014 season followed a similar path, with the team finishing 11-4-5 and spending three
weeks ranked in the NSCAA Top-25 Poll. Navy had considerable success against nationally ranked
Hometown: opponents, compiling a 2-0-1 record, which included a home victory over No. 10 Maryland. They
Mechanicsburg, PA finished the season on an 11-game unbeaten streak (7-0-4) to earn the No. 2 seed in the Patriot
League Tournament and conference-leading marks in both scoring offense and goals-against
Birthdate: average.
October 14, 1958
At Messiah, Brandts 2005 squad was perhaps his most notable, as they were one of only five
Family schools since the NCAA went to three divisions in 1974 to go through an entire season
Wife - Diane undefeated (24-0-0). The 24 wins were also the most of any of those five schools and tied for the
Children - Alexandria, Danny second-most overall in NCAA history.
Coaching Experience In all, between his time at Navy and Messiah, Brandt has coached five NSCAA Player of the Year
Pittsburgh Riverhounds recipients, 19 NSCAA All-Americans, 46 NSCAA All-Region selections, 14 Conference Players of
Head coach, 2016-present the Year and 87 All-Conference performers.
U.S. Naval Academy
Head coach, 2009-15 Brandts soccer teachings are rooted in a compelling vision for teamwork, principled thought and
Messiah College action and expected outcome of making the whole greater than the sum of the parts. His playing
Head coach, 1997-2008
style places emphasis on possession emphasizing penetration a playing style that lends itself
to be fast, athletic, skillful, and, most of all, exciting to watch.
His knowledge of the game has been met with high regard among NSCAA circles, as he has
earned his NSCAA Advanced National Diploma.
Brandt received his Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from Messiah College
in 1985. He received his Masters of Education in Athletic Administration from Temple University
in 1990.
He and his wife, Diane, have a daughter, Alexandria, and a son, Danny.
Dave Brandt
joined the Hounds last
season after spending
19 years coaching
collegiately, where he
was the winningest
active coach in Division
I mens soccer and
a four-time National
Soccer Coaches
Association of America
(NSCAA) Coach of the
Year.
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Technical Staff
Dan Visser - assistant coach
Dan Visser enters his first-full season as an assistant coach with the Riverhounds after signing on
with the team this past July, midway through the 2016 campaign.
Visser worked closely with head coach Dave Brandt in the past, serving as an assistant coach
under him at the United States Naval Academy during the 2015 season. The Midshipmen finished
that year with an 8-9-1 overall record.
Prior to arriving at Navy, Visser was head coach at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy,
Massachusetts from 2013-14. The Lions held a 3-14-0 record during his first year as head coach
and improved to 5-12-1 in his second season at the helm.
He began his coaching career at the NCAA Division III level, serving as an assistant coach and
recruiting coordinator for Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. During his two years at
Eastern, the Eagles compiled a 21-11-2 record and had 11 student-athletes earn all-conference
honors.
Visser graduated from Messiah College in 2008, having played for Brandt during all four of his
collegiate seasons. In this time period, the team won three national championships and
accumulated an 89-6-2 record. The two-time team captain also received Regional All-America
honors in 2007.
In addition to his coaching and playing experiences, Visser holds an A license from the United
States Soccer Federation (USSF) and National Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches
Association of America (NSCAA).
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Meet the Hounds
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T he Broome File
GK
Height: 6-0 Weight: 185
Birthdate: September 18, 1991
Hometown:
Claymont, Delaware
Previous Club:
Harrisburg City Islanders
keasel
@Keasel
BROOME
Keasel Broome prepares for his first season with the Riverhounds in 2017. Already accustomed to USL competition, the goalkeeper
spent the 2016 season with in-state rival Harrisburg City Islanders. Broome started 13 games with the Islanders, recording a 5-4-4
record and stopping 36 of 58 shots for a .621 save percentage and 1.69 goals against average.
Although the 2016 season was Broomes first year appearing at the professional level, he was drafted by the San Jose Earthquakes in
the third round of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. The Claymont, Delaware native never reached a signing agreement with San Jose and
instead penned a one-year contract with the New York Cosmos of the NASL. The goalkeeper did not make an appearance with the
Cosmos in 2015.
In addition to his professional league experience in the United States, Broome competed at the international level with the Barbadian
national team. During the 2015 World Cup qualifiers, he started two games and recorded a shutout in both matches for Barbados.
The goalkeeper had stints with Premier Development League clubs, including four appearances with the Real Boston Rams in 2014,
two appearances with the Ocean City Noreasters in 2013 and three appearances with Reading United in 2012.
Broome attended Providence College from 2010-14. As a redshirt senior and team co-captain in 2014, he set a school record with
2,131 minutes played in a single season. The goalkeeper started all 23 games, compiled a 16-5-2 record and recorded eight shutouts
in his final campaign with the Friars. As a redshirt junior in 2013, Broome started every match for Providence, posting a 12-6-4 record
and five shutouts in 22 games.
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T he Campbell File
Height: 6-0 Weight: 175
D
Birthdate: June 24, 1994
Hometown:
York, Pennsylvania
Previous Club:
Harrisburg City Islanders
shane
@ShaneCampbell23
CAMPBELL
Shane Campbell comes to the Riverhounds in 2017 after spending his rookie season with in-state rival Harrisburg City Islanders.
While with the Islanders in 2016, Campbell appeared in eight games and recorded 167 minutes.
Prior to his USL playing experience, the defender played at the University of Louisville from 2014-15. Campbell appeared in 27 games,
including 16 starts, with the Cardinals. He recorded two goals and two assists during his stint with Louisville.
Before transferring to Louisville for his junior and senior campaigns, Campbell played the first half of his collegiate career at Penn State
University from 2012-13. As a freshman, he totaled more than 1,100 minutes in 16 appearances for the Nittany Lions. He scored two
goals in his sophomore season, as well as helped the Penn State backline achieve a scoreless streak of four matches and 275 minutes.
In addition to playing collegiately, Campbell also suited up for Reading United of the Premier Development League from 2013-15. He
made 31 appearances with the club, scoring one goal.
The York, Pennsylvania native had a successful career at Dallastown Area High School. He was a three-time York-Adams Interscholastic
Athletic Association (YAIAA) All-County selection and named All-State in 2011. Campbell helped his team to three YAIAA Division I
Championships, two YAIAA County Championships and one District 3 Championship.
Campbells success in high school translated to the club level, where he was a member of the Philadelphia Union U-17/U-18 Academy
for two seasons, earning an opportunity to play in two MLS reserve games for the Union first team in 2011. He also competed and
captained USSF FC Delco Academy of the USSF Development Academy for two seasons.
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Meet the Hounds
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T he Thompson File
Height: 5-8 Weight: 165
Birthdate: July 2, 1992
M
D
Hometown:
Hudson, Ohio
Previous Club:
Charlotte Independence Career with the Hounds
In 2015, Thompson played for USL Eastern Conference foe Charlotte Independence. While with the Independence, the midfielder
started 10 of the 19 games in which he appeared. He racked up two goals and an assist during the campaign. Most notably, he scored
the first goal in franchise history against the Charleston Battery on March 27, 2015.
Thompson attended Messiah College, the alma mater of head coach Dave Brandt, from 2011-14. While playing for the Falcons,
Thompson starred at forward and tallied 35 goals and 50 assists in 89 career games played. He scored at least 10 goals in three of
his four seasons at Messiah and recorded a collegiate career-best 17 assists as a junior in 2013. He earned Third Team Division III
All-American honors as a senior in 2014 and MAC Commonwealth Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman in 2011. The Hudson, Ohio
native was named First Team All-Commonwealth in each of his four seasons at Messiah.
During the 2012 campaign, Thompson played for the Southern West Virginia Kings Warriors of the Premier Development League in
addition to his time at Messiah. He appeared in 10 games and scored one goal with the Warriors.
Prior to playing at Messiah, Thompson played for the Columbus Crew SC Soccer Academy from 2008-2011.
Nick Thompson, Jacks older brother, also heads into the 2017 campaign with the Hounds.
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T he Washington File
Height: 5-10 Weight: 170
D
Birthdate: August 16, 1993
Hometown:
Somers, New York
Previous Club:
Bethlehem Steel FC
taylor
@TBMMW4
WASHINGTON
Taylor Washington enters his first season with the Riverhounds after spending the 2016 campaign on loan with USL Eastern
Conference rival Bethlehem Steel FC. While with the in-state foe, the defender appeared in 28 games and finished second on the
team with 2,473 minutes.
MLS franchise Philadelphia Union loaned Washington to Bethlehem Steel FC after drafting the Somers, New York native No. 23 overall
in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. He made one appearance with the Union, receiving playing time during a friendly against Crystal Palace
FC in July 2016.
Washington started his collegiate career at Boston University. He played for the Terriers for two seasons from 2011-12. In 2011, he
appeared in 18 matches and scored his first collegiate goal, a game-winner against conference rival Harvard.
After not appearing in a game for Boston in 2012, Washington transferred to George Mason University. He played for the Patriots from
2013-15, totaling a goal and three assists in 52 career starts. He was named Atlantic-10 All-Conference first team in 2013 and NSCAA
All-Midwest third team in 2015. He also was named George Mason Student-Athlete of the Year at the schools 2016 Senior Salute
award ceremony.
During his collegiate playing career, Washington had stints with Worcester Hydra FC, a Premier Development League team, in 2012
and the D.C. United U-23 team in 2015. He made five appearances with Worcester Hydra and 13 appearances with D.C. United U-23.
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Meet the Hounds
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T he Souto File
Height: 5-10 Weight: 160
M
Birthdate: January 7, 1993
Hometown:
Sao Paolo, Brazil
Previous Club:
University of Akron
victor
@soutoav8
SOUTO
Victor Souto enters his rookie season with the Riverhounds in 2017. The Sao Paolo, Brazil native most recently played at the University
of Akron.
From 2013-2016, the midfielder played for Akron at the NCAA Division I level. As a freshman in 2013, Souto started all 22 games for
the Zips and helped solidify the midfield defensively, as the team limited opponents to one or fewer goals in 19 games, including nine
shutouts. By his junior season in 2015, the midfielder added an offensive element to his game and recorded three assists and eight
goals, including the game-winning score of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament championship game a 1-0 victory over
the University at Buffalo.
Souto finished his collegiate career with nine goals, three assists, 74 shots and 23 shots on goal in 66 games, all of which he started.
During his playing career at Akron, Souto was named First Team All-MAC in 2013, Second Team All-Mac in 2014, First Team All-Ohio
in 2014 and MAC All-Tournament Team in 2015.
Prior to arriving at Akron, Souto spent 10 years in the Corinthians prestigious youth academy in Brazil, playing for Sport Club
Corinthians Paulista. He captained the Corinthians Youth National Championship team in 2009.
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Height: 5-10 Weight: 180
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Birthdate: September 27, 1989
Hometown:
Accra, Ghana
Previous Club:
Orange County Blues FC Career with the Hounds
The midfielder made his Pittsburgh debut in a 5-2 win over the Harrisburg City Islanders on March 28, 2015 at Highmark Stadium.
Prior to arriving in Pittsburgh, Okai played for the then Orange County Blues FC of the USL Western Conference in 2015. He scored
two goals in 26 appearances with Orange County.
The Philadelphia Union selected Okai in the second round with the No. 31 overall pick of the 2013 MLS SuperDraft. After going on
trial with Philadelphia before the start of the 2013 season, he was released by the club and signed with the Charlotte Eagles of the USL
PRO league. He scored four goals in 24 appearances with the Eagles in 2013, helping the team reach the league championship game.
From 2009-12, Okai played collegiately at the University of Mobile. The Accra, Ghana native was a three-time All-American and picked
up the NAIA National Player of the Year award in 2012. During his career with the Rams, Okai appeared in 77 games, scored 20 goals
and tallied 26 assists, as well as helped lead his team to the title game of the 2012 NAIA Mens Soccer National Championship.
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T he Green File
Height: 5-10 Weight: 170
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Birthdate: December 25, 1989
Hometown:
Strongsville, Ohio
Previous Club:
University of New Mexico Career with the Hounds
The Strongsville, Ohio native has scored five goals in his career with Pittsburgh, which is the only professional club for which he has
played. Green made his debut with the Riverhounds in a 1-0 victory against Antigua Barracuda FC on April 6, 2012.
Green played collegiately at the University of New Mexico from 2008-2011. During his career with the Lobos, he registered 11 goals
and 14 assists in 81 games and helped the team to an undefeated regular season as a senior in 2011. He also was named to the
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) All-Tournament team, third team All-Far West and second team All-MPSF during his senior
campaign.
In 2007, Green trained with the Columbus Crew SCs Academy. He also earned four caps for the United States at the U-20 level,
participating in the 2008 Milk Cup in Northern Ireland.
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T he Walsh File
Height: 6-2 Weight: 203
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Birthdate: May 14, 1995
Hometown:
Spanish Town, Jamaica
Previous Club:
Ocean City Noreasters Career with the Hounds
Prior to joining the Hounds, Walsh starred with the Ocean City Noreasters of the Premier Development League (PDL) earlier that year.
He scored 14 goals and recorded 31 points, both team records, en route to winning the PDLs Most Valuable Player award, as well
as Golden Boot honors. His offensive prowess helped lead Ocean City to a final four appearance in the postseason. He finished the
season ranked No. 2 on the leagues Top Prospect List.
In the 14 matches Walsh played with Ocean City, he recorded 60 shots and two hat-trick games. Walsh is only the second player in
Noreasters history a club that has been operating since 1996 to win MVP and also be recognized on the All-PDL and All-Eastern
Conference teams.
Including his totals from four games played in the 2016 playoffs, Walsh finished the year with 16 goals and 37 points for the
Noreasters.
In 2015, Walsh competed collegiately at Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Missouri. He tallied 25 goals and 14 assists in 20 games to
earn first team Junior College (JUCO) All-American honors.
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T he Kerr File
Height: 5-10 Weight: 160
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Birthdate: January 12, 1989
Hometown:
York, England
Previous Club:
S.C. Wiedenbruck Career with the Hounds
During the 2015 campaign, Kerr started 26 of his 27 appearances, scored 10 goals and tallied nine assists. The midfielder was named
USL All-League second team.
Kerr played in 46 games and scored five goals in his first two seasons with Pittsburgh. He made his Hounds debut in a 2-1 home loss
to the Harrisburg City Islanders on April 13, 2013. One week later, Kerr tallied his first goal with the Hounds in a 2-1 loss at the Dayton
Dutch Lions.
In 2012, Kerr signed with AGOVV Apeldoorn, a second tier Dutch team. Shortly after his arrival, AGOVV declared bankrupt. As
a result, Kerr, who was born in Mnster, Germany due to his fathers military duties, joined German club S.C. Wiedenbruck of the
Regionalliga West, a fourth tier league.
Kerr signed his first professional contract with Arminia Bielefeld and made his debut for the club in Germanys second tier in March
2010. Internationally, the midfielder, who calls York, England his hometown, played for the Scotland U-21 team in 2009. He made two
appearances for the squad.
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T he Hertzog File
Height: 6-0 Weight: 170
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Birthdate: August 1, 1990
Hometown:
Reading, Pennsylvania
Previous Club:
Tampa Bay Rowdies Career with the Hounds
In 2013, Hertzog faced MLS competition as a member of Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Hertzog scored one goal in seven appearances
with the Whitecaps. Later in the 2013 campaign, Hertzog was loaned to FC Edmonton. He appeared in 13 games and scored two
goals for the NASL team.
The Reading, Pennsylvania native entered the 2011 MLS SuperDraft after deciding to forgo his senior season at Penn State University.
Hertzog was selected No. 13 overall by the New York Red Bulls. He played with New York from 2011-12, appearing in five games. In
2012, Hertzog was loaned to the Wilmington Hammerheads, playing in 17 games and scoring nine goals for the USL PRO League
team.
Hertzog played collegiately at Penn State from 2008-10. During his junior season with the Nittany Lions, the forward led the NCAA in
goals (20), points (46) and points per game (2.09). He was named First Team All-Big Ten as a junior in 2010 and Second Team All-Big
Ten as a sophomore in 2009.
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T he Adeleye File
Height: 6-1 Weight: 180
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Birthdate: April 4, 1987
Hometown:
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Previous Club:
Hapoel Jerusalem F.C. Career with the Hounds
Adeleye competed in the Israeli Premier League for Hapoel Ashkelon during the 2013-14 season and Hapoel Beer Sheva for three
seasons from 2009-13. The defender originally received attention from Beer Sheva after competing for the U.S. Mens team during the
2009 Maccabiah Games in Israel.
Before starting his professional career in Israel, Adeleye entered the 2009 MLS SuperDraft. After going undrafted, he shifted his
playing career to the Premier Development League, appearing in five games for the Newark Ironbound Express (now Jersey Express)
in 2009 and five games for the Carolina Dynamo in 2008.
Collegiately, Adeleye competed at the University of North Carolina from 2007-08 and Davidson College from 2005-06. He transferred
to North Carolina after his sophomore campaign at Davidson.
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T he Thompson File
Height: 6-2 Weight: 195
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Birthdate: May 8, 1988
Hometown:
Hudson, Ohio
Previous Club:
Carolina RailHawks Career with the Hounds
In addition to his professional playing experience, Thompson has more than four years of coaching experience at the collegiate level.
In 2015, he served as the head coach of the mens soccer program at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts.
From 2011-14, Thompson served as an assistant coach on the mens side at Gordon College (2013-14), United States Naval Academy
(2012) and North Carolina State University (2011), as well as the womens side at California Baptist University (2014).
Thompsons collegiate playing career resided at Messiah College (2007-10), where he played for current Hounds head coach Dave
Brandt during his freshman and sophomore seasons. While playing for the Falcons, Thompson totaled 54 goals and 18 assists for
his career. At Messiah, he also won three consecutive NCAA Division III National Championships from 2008-10. As a senior in 2010,
Thompson earned First Team All-Commonwealth Conference, First Team All-Mid Atlantic, Second Team All-American and
Commonwealth Conference Player of the Year honors.
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T he Elliott File
Height: 5-9 Weight: 168
Birthdate: October 28, 1991
Hometown:
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
Previous Club:
Murcilagos F.C.
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devaughn
@ElliottDevaughn
ELLIOTT
Devaughn Elliott enters his first year with the Riverhounds. The forward has accumulated more than eight years of professional and
international playing experience throughout his career.
The Saint Kitts and Nevis native began the 2016 campaign in Mexicos Segunda Divisn with Murcilagos B, the official reserve team
of Murcilagos FC. While with Murcilagos B, Elliott scored five goals in 15 appearances. Later in the season, Elliott was brought up to
Murcilagos FC and played for the club in seven Ascenso MX league games.
In 2015, Elliott played for C.D. Pasaquina, a Salvadoran professional club. He appeared in 23 games and scored eight goals with
Pasaquina. After playing with the club in El Salvadors Apertura 2015 tournament, Elliott transferred to Murcilagos FC for the 2016
season.
From 2013-15, Elliott played for W Connection of the TT Pro League, Trinidad and Tobagos top division of professional soccer. At W
Connection, Elliott scored 25 goals in 64 appearances. The forward helped the club win a league championship during the 2013-14
season.
Elliott also played professionally for Village Superstars FC of the Saint Kitts Premier Division from 2010-2013 and Positive Vibes from
2009-10.
Since 2009, Elliott has played for the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team. As of November 2016, he has made 29 appearances and
scored five goals for his native country. In 2015, Elliott became the first player to score a goal against a European side in the countrys
history, finding the back of the net in a 1-0 victory over Andorra. The forward also has scored goals in qualification matches for both
the 2014 World Cup and Caribbean Cup.
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T he Earls File
Height: 5-9 Weight: 157
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Birthdate: April 22, 1989
Hometown:
Wicklow Town, Ireland
Previous Club:
Rochester Rhinos Career with the Hounds
During his four-season stint in Pittsburgh, Earls has made 65 appearances and scored four goals.
Prior to joining the Hounds, Earls played for USL Eastern Conference foe Rochester Rhinos in two separate stints, from 2012-2013 and
2008-09. In his four seasons playing for the Rhinos, he totaled 90 appearances and six goals. Earls was named team Most Valuable
Player by Rochester after the completion of the 2013 season and earned the team Rookie of the Year award after the 2008 campaign.
In between his stints with Rochester, the midfielder played for MLS franchise Colorado Rapids from 2010-11. He made 22 total
appearances with the squad and helped the Rapids win the 2010 MLS Cup.
Before he began his playing career in the United States, Earls played for the Republic of Irelands U-15, U-16, U-18 and U-19 National
Teams. From 2005-08, he played for the Aston Villa FC reserve team and captained the squad to a league championship in 2008.
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T he Howell File
Height: 5-8 Weight: 155
Birthdate: March 6, 1993 M
F
Hometown:
Manchester, Jamaica
Previous Club:
C.D. Dragn
kenroy
HOWELL
Kenroy Howell comes to the Riverhounds via a transfer agreement with Waterhouse FC of the Jamaican National Premier League.
Howells past professional experience will aid his adjustment to USL competition.
In July 2016, Howells contract was loaned from Waterhouse FC to C.D. Dragn of the Salvadoran Primera Divisin. With C.D. Dragn,
Howell tallied one goal in 16 appearances. In addition to league play, Howell appeared in four games with C.D. Dragn during the
group stage of the 2016-17 CONCACAF Champions League. The Manchester, Jamaica native had a strong showing in the
tournament, tallying a goal against MLS franchise Portland Timbers in a close 2-1 defeat.
Howell began his professional playing career with Waterhouse FC in 2013, as he was brought up from its Under-21 team. While with
the club, the forward consistently found the back of the net, scoring 15 goals in three seasons. He competed with Waterhouse FC in
the 2014 Caribbean Football Union Club Championship, where he scored two goals to help his team finish first in its group. In 2015-
16, Howell scored a career-high 10 goals.
From 2009-13, Howell played for Royal Lakes FC of the St. Catherine Football Association. He was named league most valuable player
and most outstanding junior player in 2010, scoring 13 goals and leading Royal Lakes FC to the league championship. Howell also
played for Spanish Town High School, where he scored 27 total goals.
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T he Banjo File
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Height: 6-0 Weight: 200
Birthdate: December 3, 1992
Hometown:
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Previous Club:
UMBC
kay
@Swagggy_Kay
BANJO
Kay Banjo signs on with the Riverhounds after going on trial for the team in November 2016. This will be the forwards first season
playing at the professional level.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC selected Banjo with the No. 38 overall pick in the second round of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft, but he did not
make an appearance with the club.
In 2014, Banjo played his collegiate senior season at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He started all 22 games
for the Retrievers and led the team in goals (eight) and assists (six). His 22 points topped the America East Conference. Banjo was
unanimously voted America East Striker of the Year and helped UMBC reach its first-ever College Cup Final Four appearance. He also
was named First Team All-America East and National Soccer Coaches Association of America First Team All-East.
From 2010-12, Banjo played at Towson University, which discontinued its mens soccer program after the 2012 season. He received
All-Colonial Athletic Association honors in all three seasons (second team in 2010, third team in 2011 and first team in 2012) and was
named to the conferences All-Rookie Team in 2010. While at Towson, Banjo totaled 15 goals and 11 assists in 43 games.
In total, the forward started 62 of his 65 appearances in the NCAA, scoring 23 goals to go along with 17 assists and 63 points.
Banjo holds dual-citizenship of the United States and Nigeria. He was born in Washington, D.C., but his parents are originally from
Nigeria.
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T he Manga File
Height: 6-2 Weight: 190
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Birthdate: April 15, 1994
Hometown:
Lexington, Kentucky
Previous Club:
University of Cincinnati
john
@TheJohnManga11
MANGA
Entering his rookie season, John Manga signed on with the Riverhounds after going on trial with the team in November 2016. Manga
was drafted by the Colorado Rapids in the fourth round (No. 63 overall) in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, but was released during the
preseason after sustaining a lower-body injury.
Before beginning his professional career, Manga played collegiately with the University of Cincinnati from 2012-15. Making 41 career
starts for the Bearcats, the forward totaled 16 goals, five assists, 86 shots and 32 shots on goal. As a senior, he was named Second
Team All-American Athletic Conference.
During his junior season in 2014, Manga found the back of the net 10 times en route to being named First Team All-American Athletic
Conference and Second Team All-Ohio. He also added two assists, which brought his season point total to 22. Manga led the
conference in goals and points and became the first Bearcat to reach double-digit goals since 2007.
Prior to playing at Cincinnati, Manga starred at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky, where he was a three-time first-team
all-state selection and 2010 state champion. In 2011, Manga was named Kentucky High School Soccer Coaches Association
Mr. Soccer. He scored 40 goals and compiled 13 assists during his senior campaign at Henry Clay.
In addition to his accomplishments at Henry Clay, the forward played club soccer at Javanon SC, a member of the Region II Olympic
Development Program team.
Manga is originally from Bunia in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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T he Jack File
Height: 6-3 Weight: 203
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Birthdate: December 17, 1987
Hometown:
Charloteville, Trinidad and Tobago
Previous Club:
C.D. Dragn
jamal
JACK
Playing professionally since 2009, Jamal Jack enters his first season in the USL with the Riverhounds. The defender previously played
for C.D. Dragn of the Primera Divisin in El Salvador.
While playing for C.D. Dragn in 2016, Jack made 19 appearances and scored two goals. He had a strong showing in the 2016-17
CONCACAF Champions League, appearing in four games and tallying two assists in the tournament for C.D. Dragn.
From 2009-2016, Jack played in the TT Pro League, Trinidad and Tobagos professional soccer league. He spent 2013-16 with Central
FC, where he helped the club to two league championships. In 2014, Jack was loaned to Alpha United FC of the GFF Elite League,
helping the Guyanese club to a league championship as well.
The Charlotteville, Trinidad and Tobago native played for St. Anns Rangers during the 2012-13 season and San Juan Jabloteh during
the 2010-11 and 2011-12 campaigns. Jack began his professional career with Tobago United in 2009.
Jack also has two caps with the Trinidad and Tobago national team. He made his debut for Trinidad and Tobago on Feb. 29, 2012,
helping his team to a 4-0 international friendly victory over Antigua and Barbuda. He was 24 years old when he made his national
team debut. He also appeared in an international friendly against Panama on March 27, 2015.
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T he Fitzpatrick File
Height: 5-9 Weight: 155
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Birthdate: December 15, 1994
Hometown:
Hilliard, Ohio
Previous Club:
Ohio State University
ben
@BenLFitzpatrick
FITZPATRICK
Ben Fitzpatrick will receive his first taste of professional competition with the Riverhounds in 2017. The rookie formally played at Ohio
State University and Urbana University.
As a senior in 2016, Fitzpatrick appeared in 18 games, starting 14 matches, at Ohio State. In 1,247 minutes, the midfielder recorded
24 shots and 10 shots on goal. The Hilliard, Ohio native accounted for four assists and scored two goals, including the game-winner
in the Buckeyes conference opener against Northwestern on Sept. 9. In another notable game, he had the game-winning assist in a
double-overtime game against Michigan on Oct. 21.
Before transferring to Ohio State for his senior campaign, Fitzpatrick competed in the Premier Development League for the Michigan
Bucks during the summer of 2016. He racked up 10 goals and three assists in 18 games played en route to helping the Bucks capture
their league-record third title.
From 2013-15, Fitzpatrick starred at Urbana, where he was a three-time All-Atlantic Region and All-Mountain East Conference (MEC)
selection. At the NCAA Division II school, he was awarded MEC Freshman of the Year in 2013. As a co-captain his junior season, he
earned Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association All-Ohio first team honors and scored the game-winning goal in the Blue Knights first-ever
NCAA Tournament game a 1-0 victory over No. 21 Millersville.
Across his four years of collegiate play, Fitzpatrick totaled 15 goals and 11 assists in 68 career appearances.
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T he Adewole File
Height: 6-2 Weight: 170
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Birthdate: October 14, 1995
Hometown:
Ashton, Maryland
Previous Club:
George Washington University
tobi
@MonsieurLavish
ADEWOLE
Entering his rookie season with the Riverhounds, Tobi Adewole previously played at George Washington University from 2013-16.
As a senior in 2016, the defender started 17 games and recorded one goal and two assists at George Washington. Adewoles lone
goal was a game-winner against Longwood University on Sept. 20. Defensively, Adewole helped anchor a dominant backline, which
set a program-record nine shutouts en route to leading the Atlantic 10 conference with a 0.62 goals against average.
The Ashton, Maryland native started 16 of his 17 appearances as a junior in 2015. He tallied one goal and two assists on eight shots.
Adewole finished second on the team with 1,413 minutes played.
The defender led the Colonials with 1,329 minutes in 2014. He scored a single-season career-best two goals during his sophomore
campaign.
As a freshman in 2013, Adewole was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie team. He led all George Washington freshmen with 1,144
minutes. The defender started 13 of his 15 appearances. On Oct. 25, he scored his first collegiate goal with 43 seconds left in
regulation in a match against the University of Rhode Island and later provided the game-winning assist against the Rams in the fifth
minute of double overtime.
Adewole finished his collegiate career at George Washington with 64 total appearances, 61 games started, five goals and five assists.
He was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Conference second team as a senior and junior, as well as elected to the National Soccer Coaches
Association of America All-Midwest Region third team as a junior.
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T he Duffie File
Height: 6-3 Weight: 178
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Birthdate: August 11, 1992
Hometown:
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Previous Club:
VCU
ritchie
@Futbolr14
DUFFIE
Signing with the Riverhounds after going on trial in November 2016, Ritchie Duffie enters his first season at the professional level. The
rookie defender previously played collegiately at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and North Carolina Wesleyan College.
While at VCU, Duffie competed as a midfielder from 2012-2014. He appeared in 41 games during his career with the Rams, playing
in all 20 games his senior campaign. During his junior season in 2013, Duffie was named Virginia Lottery Student-Athlete of the Week
after registering two goals and an assist in a weekend sweep of the University of Massachusetts and the University of Rhode Island. He
totaled three goals, three assists, 46 shots and 15 shots on goal in his NCAA Division I stint at VCU.
Before transferring to VCU, Duffie played his freshman campaign at North Carolina Wesleyan. He played in all 18 games, starting
17, for the Battling Bishops in 2011. In his lone season with the school, he tallied two goals, four assists and 29 shots against NCAA
Division III competition.
Before arriving at North Carolina Wesleyan, Duffie played high school soccer at Indian River High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Duffie joins his brother and former teammate at VCU, Devon Fisher, in the USL. Fisher currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC 2 in the
Western Conference.
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T he Balchan File
Height: 6-0 Weight: 165
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Birthdate: January 18, 1989
Hometown:
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Previous Club:
Ottawa Fury FC
rich
@RichBalchan
BALCHAN
After going on trial with Pittsburgh in February, including appearances in preseason matches against the University of Akron and
University of Charleston (W.Va), Rich Balchan joins the club for its 2017 season.
In 2016, the defender played for Ottawa Fury FC of the NASL. He made three appearances with the Fury, as his season was cut short
due to injury.
The defender played for the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the NASL in 2015. With the Rowdies, Balchan appeared in 15 games and scored
one goal.
Prior to his stint in the NASL, Balchan played in MLS with Real Salt Lake from 2013-14 and Columbus Crew SC from 2011-12. With
Real Salt Lake, he battled multiple injuries and made a total of four appearances with the club.
Columbus Crew SC drafted Balchan No. 12 overall in the first round of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft. The defender made 19 appearances
with the Crew, scoring his first professional goal against the New York Red Bulls on June 4, 2011 at Red Bull Arena.
Balchan played collegiately at Indiana University from 2007-10. He tallied four goals and seven assists in 80 career games with the
Hoosiers. Balchan was named All-Big Ten first team during his senior campaign and elected to the Big Ten All-Freshman team in 2007.
While at Indiana, Balchan also had stints with the Fort Wayne Fever (2008) and Chicago Fire Premier (2009-10) of the Premier
Development League, as well as FC Indiana of the National Premier Soccer League (2009).
Internationally, Balchan played for the United States U-20 National Team in 2008, making appearances against reserve squads of
Manchester United and the Bolton Wanderers.
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T he Agbossoumonde File
Height: 6-3 Weight: 205
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Birthdate: November 17, 1991
Hometown:
Syracuse, New York
Previous Club:
Fort Lauderdale Strikers
gale
@galecuse17
AGBOSSOUMONDE
Gale Agbossoumonde joins the Riverhounds after going on trial with the team in March 2016.
Prior to joining the Hounds, Agbossoumonde played in the NASL for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers (2016) and Tampa Bay Rowdies
(2015). The defender tallied one goal in 28 appearances with the Strikers and made 11 appearances with the Rowdies.
Agbossoumonde faced MLS competition during the 2013 and 2014 campaigns. He originally joined Toronto FC in December 2012
after entering a weighted lottery to allocate him to a team in MLS. He amassed 1,081 minutes in 13 games for Toronto during the
2013 campaign. On May 8, 2014, Toronto traded Agbossoumonde to the Colorado Rapids, where he spent the remainder of the
season.
Prior to entering the weighted lottery that sent him to Toronto, Agbossoumonde signed a three-and-a-half year contract with Traffic
Sports Marketing in 2009. As a result, he appeared for and was loaned to numerous professional teams, including the Carolina
RailHawks of the NASL via loan in 2012, Eintracht Frankfurt II of the German Regionalliga Sdwest league via loan from 2011-2012 and
Djurgardens of the Swedish Allsvenskan league via loan in 2011.
Agbossoumonde began his professional career in 2009 with Miami FC of the USL-1. After making six appearances for the club during
the 2009 campaign, he was loaned to Braga of the Portuguese Primeira Liga in 2010.
Internationally, he appeared in one game for the United States National Team, debuting in a 1-0 friendly victory against South Africa
on Nov. 17, 2010. The defender also played for the United States U-20 squad, scoring two goals in 30 appearances.
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T he Mitchell File
Height: 6-2 Weight: 196
GK
Birthdate: April 22, 1991
Hometown:
Alta Loma, California
Previous Club:
MLS
trey
@treyS4G
MITCHELL
Trey Mitchell joins Pittsburgh after spending the 2016 campaign as a MLS League Pool Goalkeeper and training with MLS franchise
Sporting Kansas City.
He has served as a League Pool Goalkeeper since 2015, which includes a stint with the Colorado Rapids in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup as
well as showings with D.C. United, Orlando City B, the Philadelphia Union and Sporting Kansas City in 2015.
Mitchells professional career began when he signed with MLS franchise LA Galaxy in 2015, just prior to becoming a League Pool
Goalkeeper.
From 2013-14, Mitchell played for FC Hasental of the National Premier Soccer League, the Chivas USA Under-23s and the Ventura
County Fusion of the Premier Development League. He also gained experience as a coach, serving on staffs at Hollywood FC and
Pepperdine University.
The Alta Loma, California native played collegiately at Citrus College from 2009-10. During his freshman campaign, he tied a program
record with 11 single-game saves in a match at Allan Hancock College. Mitchell totaled 81 saves and a 2.09 goals against average
during his stint with the Owls.
After his sophomore season at Citrus College, Mitchell transferred to California State University, Dominguez Hills. He recorded 71
saves and a 0.85 goals against average in 20 starts with the Toros from 2011-13.
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Crew SC Affiliation
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds enter the second season of their affiliate partnership with Columbus Crew SC of the MLS. Forming the
agreement ahead of the 2016 season, fresh off of Crew SCs MLS Cup runner-up season in 2015, the Hounds have been the primary
destination for all Crew SC loanees during the USL season.
This is only the second time in the clubs history that it has had an affiliate partnership with an MLS club, the last being with the
Houston Dynamo for the 2014 season. Crew SC, to date, has loaned seven players to the Hounds, including six last year - Chad
Barson, Marshall Hollingsworth, Cristian Martinez, Rodrigo Saravia, Zack Steffen and Ben Swanson.
Of those six, the Hounds are expected to start the season once again with Hollingsworth and Swanson, while newcomer Abuchi
Obinwa will also join them in Pittsburgh to begin 2017.
A Columbus native, Obinwa previously played for the U-19 team of Hannover 96, a club in Germanys 2.
Bundesliga.
On June 6, 2014, Obinwa made his debut at the international level for the United States U-18 team during a
0-0 friendly draw against the Norway U-18 squad.
@Abuchi97
abuchiOBINWA midfield
Marshall Hollingsworth returns to the Riverhounds for the 2017 campaign via loan from Columbus Crew SC.
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Columbus also loaned the midfielder to Pittsburgh during the 2016 season, where he recorded an assist in 24
appearances for the Hounds.
Hollingsworth signed his first professional contract with the Crew in March 2016 after being selected with the
No. 41 overall pick in that years MLS SuperDraft.
From 2012-15, the Libertyville, Illinois native played collegiately at Wheaton College, where he tallied 45 goals
and 21 assists in 92 career appearances.
@Msholly7
marshallHOLLINGSWORTH midfield
For the second straight season, Ben Swanson is loaned to the Riverhounds from Columbus Crew SC. The
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midfielder amassed 179 minutes in five appearances for the Hounds in 2016.
In addition to his caps with Pittsburgh, Swanson briefly returned to Columbus during the 2016 season and
made his MLS debut on June 1 during a 3-2 Crew loss against the Philadelphia Union.
Swanson signed with the Crew as a Homegrown Player on Oct. 16, 2014. The Grove City, Ohio native is a
product of the Crews Academy, having first played at its U-9 level.
@ben_S8
benSWANSON midfield
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Opponent Profiles
WL D
Venue .......................................... Goodman Stadium head-to-head (all-time)
Leading Scorer .........................Ryan Richter (14 pts.)
@bsteelfc
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#SteelFC BETHLEHEM STEEL FC
Team Information Media Information
Head Coach......................................Mike Anhaeuser Main Contact.................................Sarah Cardamone
Assistant Coaches ..................................................... E-Mail [email protected]
Dusty Hudock (GK)
2016 Record ............................................ 13-8-9 (6th)
W1 L6 D5
Venue .....................................MUSC Health Stadium head-to-head (since 2011)
Leading Scorer .................Romario Williams (21 pts.)
@chas_battery
#cb93 CHARLESTON BATTERY
Team Information Media Information
Head Coach........................................... Mike Jeffries Main Contact......................................James Thomas
Assistant Coaches ..................................................... Phone .................................................. 704-206-1515
Troy Lesesne, Joel Tyson (GK) E-Mail [email protected]
2016 Record ............................................ 14-8-8 (5th)
W0 L4 D1
Venue ........................ Ramblewood Soccer Complex head-to-head (all-time)
Leading Scorer . Enzo Martinez/Brian Brown (23 pts.)
@CLTindependence
#WeAreCLT CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE
Team Information Media Information
Head Coach............................................... Alan Koch Main Contact......................................... Fumi Kimura
Assistant Coaches ..................................................... Phone .................................................. 513-977-5408
Jamie Starr (GK) E-Mail [email protected]
2016 Record ............................................16-6-8 (3rd)
WL D
Venue ..............................................Nippert Stadium head-to-head (all-time)
Leading Scorer ........................... Sean Okoli (35 pts.)
@fcincinnati
0 2 1
#RiseTogether FC CINCINNATI
Team Information Media Information
Head Coach.............................................. Bill Becher Main Contact................................ Madeline Williams
Assistant Coaches ..................................................... E-Mail ........................... [email protected]
Steve Widdowson, Denis Clarke
2016 Record .......................................... 8-15-7 (10th)
WL D
Venue .........................................................FNB Field head-to-head (since 2011)
Leading Scorer ............................ Jose Barril (19 pts.)
@city_islanders
5 7 5
#WeAreHarrisburg HARRISBURG CITY ISLANDERS
Team Information Media Information
Head Coach.................................... James OConnor Main Contact...................................Jonathan Lintner
Assistant Coaches ..................................................... Phone .................................... 502-384-8799 ext. 103
Daniel Byrd, Thabane Sutu (GK) E-Mail [email protected]
2016 Record ........................................... 17-4-9 (2nd)
W1 L2 D2
Venue .............................. Louisville Slugger Stadium head-to-head (all-time)
Leading Scorer ........ Jon Chandler Hoffman (28 pts.)
@loucityfc
#LouCity LOUISVILLE CITY FC
Team Information Media Information
Head Coach........................................ John Wolyniec Main Contact................................Gordon Stevenson
Assistant Coaches ..................................................... Phone ................................................. 973-432-2583
Ibrahim Sekagya, Vladim Krillov (GK) E-Mail [email protected]
2016 Record .............................................21-3-6 (1st)
WL D
Venue ......................................................Pittser Field head-to-head (all-time)
Leading Scorer ......................Brandon Allen (34 pts.)
@NYRBII
1 4 0
#RedTogether NEW YORK RED BULLS II
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Opponent Profiles
WL D
Venue ......................................Orlando City Stadium head-to-head (all-time)
Leading Scorer .........................Michael Cox (25 pts.)
@OrlandoCityB
1 1 0
#OCB ORLANDO CITY B
Team Information Media Information
Head Coach...........................................Paul Dalglish Main Contact........................................Graeme Ivory
Assistant Coaches ..................................................... E-Mail ............................................... [email protected]
Julian de Guzman, Bruce Grobbelaar (GK), Jed Davies
2016 Record (NASL).............................. 7-15-10 (10th)
W0 L0 D0
Venue ............................................ TD Place Stadium
head-to-head (all-time)
Leading Scorer ........................Carl Haworth (18 pts.)
@OttawaFuryFC
#FuryFC OTTAWA FURY FC
Team Information Media Information
Head Coach.....................................Leigh Cowlishaw Main Contact........................................ Patrick Wood
Assistant Coaches ..................................................... Phone .................................... 804-644-5425 ext. 316
David Bulow, Sasch Goerres E-Mail ........................ [email protected]
2016 Record ............................................ 12-9-9 (7th)
W2 L7 D5
Venue .................................................... City Stadium head-to-head (since 2011)
Leading Scorer ..........................Yudai Imura (23 pts.)
@RichmondKickers
#RVAisRED RICHMOND KICKERS
Team Information Media Information
Head Coach................................................Bob Lilley Main Contact...................................Blaise Bourgeois
Assistant Coaches ..................................................... E-Mail [email protected]
Mark Pulisic, Brendan Murphy (GK)
2016 Record .......................................... 13-5-12 (4th)
WL D
Venue ..................................... Capelli Sport Stadium head-to-head (all-time)
Leading Scorer ..................Christian Volesky (23 pts.)
@RochesterRhinos
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#ROC ROCHESTER RHINOS
Team Information Media Information
Head Coach..................Predrag (Preki) Radosavljevic Main Contact........................................ Tom Rodgers
Assistant Coaches ..................................................... E-Mail .............................. [email protected]
Tim Leonard, Matt Caution, Brian Jones (GK)
2016 Record ........................................ 8-12-10 (14th)
WL D
Venue .............. World Wide Technology Soccer Park head-to-head (all-time)
Leading Scorer ......................... Irvin Herrera (32 pts.)
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@SaintLouisFC
SAINT LOUIS FC
Team Information Media Information
Head Coach..................................... Stuart Campbell Main Contact......................................... Nico Castillo
Assistant Coaches ..................................................... Phone ................................................ (727) 222-2000
Stuart Dobson, Raoul Voss, Cheyne Roberts E-Mail .......................... [email protected]
2016 Record (NASL)................................ 9-12-11 (9th)
W1 L0 D0
Venue .............................................. Al Lang Stadium head-to-head (all-time)
Leading Scorer ..................... Georgi Hristov (26 pts.)
@TampaBayRowdies
#Rowdies TAMPA BAY ROWDIES
Team Information Media Information
Head Coach..............................................Jason Bent Main Contact.................................Anthony Cozzetto
Assistant Coaches ..................................................... E-Mail ................................... [email protected]
Stuart Neely
2016 Record (NASL)................................ 7-18-5 (12th)
WL D
Venue .....................................Ontario Soccer Centre head-to-head (all-time)
Leading Scorer ................. Raheem Edwards (16 pts.)
@TorontoFCII
4 0 1
#TFCLive TORONTO FC II
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2016 Review
A Season of Endurance
The Riverhounds battled roster transformations, coaching transitions and philosophy changes during their 2016 season, the 17th year
in team history. Finishing with a 6-17-7 record, the Hounds placed No. 13 in the USL Eastern conference and No. 12 in goal differential
(31 goals forwarded and 50 goals allowed).
Less than two months before the season opener, it was announced MLS franchise D.C. United purchased midfielder Rob Vincents
contract. Vincent, who led the Hounds with 18 league goals in 2015, went on trial for D.C. United during the offseason. The
permanent transfer was completed on Feb. 16.
At the commencement of the 2016 season, Pittsburgh looked to make the USL playoffs for the second straight season under head
coach Mark Steffens. However, the team started slow and held a 0-4-3 record through its first seven games.
The struggles followed the team to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Entering in the second round of the tournament, Pittsburgh
bowed out after its first game, losing to Lansdowne Bhoys FC, 2-0, on May 18 at Highmark Stadium.
The Hounds won their first regular season match, 2-1, against Toronto FC II on May 21 at Highmark Stadium. After the game, the team
announced Steffens was relieved of his duties.
Pittsburgh announced Dave Brandt would assume head coaching responsibilities on May 22. Brandt previously coached at the United
States Naval Academy, where he was the winningest active coach at the NCAA Division I level (310-72-34). In Brandts first game with
the Hounds, the team fell, 1-0, to New York Red Bulls II on May 28 at Red Bull Arena.
To help instill his philosophy, Brandt recruited Jack and Nick Thompson to Pittsburgh. Jack signed with the Hounds on June 10 and
Nick penned his contract with the team on June 17. Nick played collegiately for Brandt at Messiah College from 2007-08. In total, the
Hounds saw 38 different players suit up for the club throughout the season.
Brandt earned his first win with the Black and Gold against FC Montreal on June 18 at Highmark Stadium. Midfielder Kevin Kerr and
forward Corey Hertzog netted goals in the 2-1 victory. Hertzog went on to lead the team with 13 goals in 2016.
Pittsburgh steadily improved in Brandts system and held a 3-3-3 record over its final nine games to close out the 2016 season. Overall,
the Hounds went 5-13-4 under the former Navy head coach.
The 2016 season was Pittsburghs fourth year at Highmark Stadium.
Notable Numbers
Corey Hertzog led the Riverhounds and
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ranked No. 6 in the USL with 13 goals in
2016. The forward recorded one multi-score
game last season, tallying two goals against
Wilmington Hammerheads FC on Aug. 24,
2016, at Highmark Stadium. Hertzog scored 11 of his goals
under Dave Brandt, who was introduced as head coach on
May 23, 2016.
Kevin Kerr recorded his 100th career
100
appearance with the Riverhounds in their
2016 season finale against FC Cincinnati
on Sept. 24, 2016, at Highmark Stadium.
The midfielder ranks No. 10 in games
played in team history, 83 matches away from David Flavius
all-time record of 183 appearances. Kerr played in 27 of 30
scheduled games during the 2016 campaign. Corey Hertzog
was a one-man
Midfielders Danny Earls, Mike
7,247
wrecking crew on
Green, Kevin Kerr and Stephen offense in his first year
Okai accumulated 7,247 minutes with the club, leading
for the Riverhounds during the the team in points,
2016 season. The midfield goals, minutes and
tying for the lead in
accounts for a large portion of returning players with six, as the
assists. His efforts
roster features 16 newcomers heading into the 2017 season. earned him All-USL
honors for the second
time in his career.
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2016 Results
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2016 Statistics
INDIVIDUAL
No. Name GP MIN G A PTS SH SOG FC PK PKG YC RC OG
2 Caleb Postlewait* 1 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Karsten Smith 5 346 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0
4 Jordan Murrell 12 734 0 0 0 2 0 10 0 0 2 0 0
5 Danny Earls 13 1153 0 3 3 1 18 0 0 0 3 1 0
6 Conor Branson* 14 646 1 1 3 3 2 8 0 0 3 0 1
7 Stephen Okai 23 1484 1 2 4 12 3 13 0 0 2 0 0
8 Mike Green 29 2234 0 2 2 14 2 10 0 0 1 1 0
9 Zak Boggs 26 894 0 0 0 11 5 9 0 0 1 0 0
10 Kevin Kerr 27 2376 4 4 12 31 14 16 1 0 1 1 0
11 Corey Hertzog 30 2500 13 4 30 62 35 24 2 1 2 0 0
12 Sergio Campbell 26 2216 0 0 0 3 1 30 0 0 5 1 0
13 Wilie Hunt 29 2466 1 0 2 5 2 18 0 0 1 0 0
14 AlexNyarko Harlley 5 86 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 Ryan Dodson* 1 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 Isaiah Schafer 8 348 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
17 Drew Russell 21 1054 0 1 1 8 3 13 0 0 0 0 0
19 Melvin Snoh* - - - - - - - - - - - - -
20 Duwayne Ewart 9 302 0 0 0 2 2 5 0 0 1 0 0
21 James Bissue 6 210 0 0 0 4 3 3 0 0 0 0 0
22 Lebo Moloto 27 2062 1 1 3 28 7 33 0 0 5 0 0
23 Nick Kolarac 2 58 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 Marshall Hollingsworth*^ 24 1724 0 1 1 6 2 15 0 0 0 0 0
26 Ben Swanson^ 5 179 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0
27 Romeo Parkes 6 474 5 0 10 15 8 1 1 1 0 1 0
28 Jack Thompson 16 585 0 1 1 8 5 6 0 0 0 0 0
29 Chad Barson^ 2 140 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
31 Nick Thompson 17 563 2 0 4 14 6 4 0 0 1 0 0
32 Anthony Virgara* - - - - - - - - - - - - -
33 Ryan Adeleye 10 700 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 2 0 0
34 Cristian Martinez^ 8 430 0 1 1 7 6 7 0 0 1 0 0
35 Rodrigo Saravia*^ 2 117 0 0 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0
36 Chevaughn Walsh* 6 336 1 0 2 12 3 6 0 0 1 0 0
37 Alejandro Aguilar 9 358 0 1 1 7 6 7 0 0 1 0 0
66 Rob Vincent$ 1 90 1 0 2 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0
GOALKEEPERS
No. Name GP MIN GA SV PKSV SV% GAA
1 Hunter Gilstrap 9 810 18 31 0 .633 2.00
18 Mauricio Vargas 12 1080 20 41 2 .672 1.67
24 Brenden Alfery* - - - - - - -
30 Zack Steffen^ 9 810 12 37 0 .755 1.33
* Rookie
^ Columbus Crew SC Loanee
$ Loanee
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2016 Superlatives
INDIVIDUAL
Category Riverhounds Opponent
Points 4 - Corey Hertzog vs. Wilmington (8/24/16) 5 - Ballou Jean Yves Tabla, Montreal (8/10/16)
4 - Corey Hertzog at Wilmington (7/30/16)
Goals 2 - Corey Hertzog vs. Wilmington (8/24/16) 2 - David Estrada, Charlotte (9/10/16)
2 - Sofiane Tergou, Rochester (8/20/16)
2 - Tyler Turner, Orlando (4/22/16)
Assists 2 - Corey Hertzog at Wilmington (7/30/16) 2 - Ballou Jean Yves Tabla, Montreal (8/10/16)
2 - Justin Bilyeu, New York (5/7/16)
Shots 5 - Chevaughn Walsh at Orlando (9/3/16) 8 - Junior Flemmings, New York (5/7/16)
5 - Corey Hertzog vs. Charleston (6/4/16)
5 - Romeo Parkes vs. Orlando (4/22/16)
SOG 3 - Corey Hertzog vs. Wilmington (8/24/16) 3 - Noah Powder, New York (5/28/16)
3 - Corey Hertzog at Wilmington (7/30/16) 3 - Jimmy McLaughlin, Cincinnati (5/14/16)
3 - Junior Flemmings, New York (5/7/16)
3 - Conor Shanosky, Louisville (4/27/16)
Saves 8 - Mauricio Vargas at Cincinnati (5/14/16) 7 - John Berner, Charlotte (9/10/16)
TEAM
Hounds High Hounds Low Category Opp High Opp Low
11 - twice 0 - 11 times Points 11 - twice 0 - three times
4 - twice 0 - 11 times Goals 4 - twice 0 - three times
3 - twice 0 - 15 times Assists 3 - four times 0 - 10 times
16 - vs. Charleston (6/4/16) 3 - at Charleston (4/30/16) Shots 24 - vs. New York (5/7/16) 5 - twice
8 - at Wilmington (7/30/16) 1 - vs. Cincinnati (9/24/16) SOG 9 - four times 2 - at Orlando (9/3/16)
8 - at Cincinnati (5/14/16) 1 - twice Saves 7 - at Charlotte (9/10/16) 1 - six times
16 - twice 5 - at Harrisburg (8/27/16) Fouls 18 - twice 5 - vs. Cincinnati (9/14/16)
Notable Performances
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2016 USL Season
Conference Standings
Eastern Western
Team GP W L T PTS GD Team GP W L D PTS GD
New York Red Bulls II 30 21 3 6 69 40 Sacramento Republic FC 30 14 6 10 52 16
Louisville City FC 30 17 4 9 60 25 Rio Grande Valley FC 30 14 7 9 51 23
FC Cincinnati 30 16 6 8 56 14 CO. Springs Switchbacks FC 30 14 9 7 49 10
Rochester Rhinos 30 13 5 12 51 13 Swope Park Rangers 30 14 10 6 48 9
Charlotte Independence 30 14 8 8 50 19 LA Galaxy II 30 12 7 11 47 10
Charleston Battery 30 13 8 9 48 5 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 30 12 9 9 45 0
Richmond Kickers 30 12 9 9 45 7 OKC Energy FC 30 10 7 13 43 2
Orlando City B 30 9 13 8 35 -14 Orange County SC 30 12 14 4 40 -2
Wilmington Hammerheads FC 30 8 12 10 34 -10 Portland Timbers 2 30 12 14 4 40 -4
Harrisburg City Islanders 30 8 15 7 31 -17 San Antonio FC 30 10 12 8 38 0
Bethlehem Steel FC 30 6 14 10 28 -11 Real Monarchs SLC 30 10 14 6 36 -10
Toronto FC II 30 7 18 5 26 -22 Seattle Sounders 2 30 9 13 8 35 -15
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 30 6 17 7 25 -19 Phoenix Rising FC 30 9 14 7 34 -6
FC Montreal 30 7 21 2 23 -22 Saint Louis FC 30 8 12 10 34 -2
Tulsa Roughnecks FC 30 5 21 4 19 -39
First Round
October 2 | Red Bull Arena October 1 | Rhinos Stadium
#1 New York Red Bulls II 4 #4 Rochester Rhinos 3
#8 Orlando City B 0 #5 Charlotte Independence 1
Conference Finals
October 15 | Swope Soccer Village October 16 | Red Bull Arena
#4 Swope Park Rangers 3 #1 New York Red Bulls II 1*
#1 Van. Whitecaps FC 2 0 #2 Louisville City FC 1
USL Championship
October 23 | Red Bull Arena
#1 New York Red Bulls II 5
#4 Swope Park Rangers 1
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Year-by-Year Results
Playoff History
Round of 16
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 4
Quarterfinals
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2
1999
Long Island Rough Riders 3 Rochester Rhinos 6
First Round
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2
First Round
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 3
2001
Charleston Battery 1 Charleston Battery 1
Quarterfinals Quarterfinals
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0
Rochester Rhinos 1 Rochester Rhinos 3
Quarterfinals
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 4
Quarterfinals
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 3
2004
Harrisburg City Islanders 0 Harrisburg City Islanders 1
Semifinals
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0
Utah Blitzz 1
Semifinals
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1
Semifinals
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1
2006
Charlotte Eagles 4 Charlotte Eagles 2
Semifinals
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0
2010
Richmond Kickers 2
Semifinals
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0
2011
Rochester Rhinos 4
Quarterfinals
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0
2013
Orlando City 5
First Round
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2
2015
New York Red Bulls II 4
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All-Time Leaders
Most Appearances
Name Nation Career Caps
1 David Flavius Saint Lucia 1999-2006 183
2 Gary DePalma United States 1999-2004 147
3 Sterling Flunder United States 2010-2015 123
4 Mike Green United States 2012-present 117
5 Randy Dedini United States 1999-2003 115
6 Nathan Salsi United States 2004-06/08-09 114
7 Jaman Tripoli United States 1999-2003 105
8 Hunter Gilstrap United States 2010-14/16 102
9 Justin Evans United States 1999-01/03/08/09 101
t10 Kevin Kerr Scotland 2013-present 100
Jason Kutney United States 2006/08-13 100
Most Goals
Name Nation Career Caps Goals
1 David Flavius Saint Lucia 1999-2006 183 56
2 Thiago Martins Brazil 2002-03 33 30
3 Rob Vincent England 2013-15/16 79 25
t4 Jos Angulo Colombia 2013-14 47 23
Phil Karn United States 1999-2002 95 23
6 Mike Apple United States 1999-2002/04/06 96 21
7 Kevin Kerr Scotland 2013-present 100 19
t8 Said Ali Canada 2004 19 15
Gary DePalma United States 1999-2004 145 15
t10 Justin Evans United States 1999-01/03/08/09 101 14
Michael Butler Liberia 1999-2000 37 14
Currently the
longest-tenured member
Rob Vincent on the club, Mike Green
cemented himself in Hounds made his 100th cap with
history in his third and the Hounds last season
final season with the club in against Montreal on June
2015, scoring an impressive 18. Green is entering his
18 goals to go along with sixth year with the Hounds
six assists in 27 caps. The and is only six appearances
effort was good enough to away from cracking the
rank as one of the five best top-three for most in club
single-season scoring history.
performances in USL history.
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Notable Matches
U.S. Open Cup History
Year Date Round Location Opponent W/L Score
2000 June 14 Second Bethel Park, PA Rochester Raging Rhinos L 0-2
2001 June 27 Second Bethel Park, PA Colorado Rapids W 2-0
July 11 Third El Paso, TX El Paso Patriots W 2-0
July 24 Quarterfinals Wheaton, IL Chicago Fire L 2-3
2003 July 16 Third Germantown, MD D.C. United L 1-2
2005 June 15 First Waukee, IA Des Moines Menace L 1-1*
2006 June 14 First Rochester, MI Michigan Bucks L 0-2
2008 June 10 First Lisle, IL A.A.C. Eagles W 4-0
June 24 Second Rochester, NY Rochester Rhinos L 0-3
2009 June 9 First Rochester, NY Rochester Rhinos L 1-1*
2010 June 15 First Bridgeville, PA Detroit United W 2-0
June 22 Second Rochester, NY Rochester Rhinos L 0-3
2011 June 14 First Bridgeville, PA Chattanooga FC W 3-2
June 21 Second Richmond, VA Richmond Kickers L 1-4
2012 May 22 Second Pittsburgh, PA Michigan Bucks L 0-1
2013 May 14 First Pittsburgh, PA RWB Adria W 1-1*
May 21 Second Ocean City, NJ Ocean City Noreasters L 0-1
2014 May 14 Second Pittsburgh, PA New York Red Bulls (NPSL) W 3-1
May 28 Third Pittsburgh, PA RWB Adria W 3-2
June 18 Fourth Bridgeview, IL Chicago Fire L 1-2
2015 May 20 Second Pittsburgh, PA West Virginia Chaos W 3-0
May 27 Third Pittsburgh, PA Tampa Bay Rowdies W 1-0
June 17 Fourth Pittsburgh, PA D.C. United L 1-3
2016 May 18 Second Pittsburgh, PA Lansdowne Bhoys FC L 0-2
July 4 | Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0
July 17 | Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1
2016
Harrisburg City Islanders 0 Harrisburg City Islanders 2
August 27 | Harrisburg, PA
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1 Champion
Harrisburg City Islanders 1
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TV - Radio Speed Chart
1 2 3 4 5 6
keasel shane jack taylor victor abuchi
BROOME CAMPBELL THOMPSON WASHINGTON SOUTO OBINWA
GK 6-0 185 D 6-0 175 M/D 5-8 165 D 5-10 170 M 5-10 160 M 6-1 170
Claymont, DE York, PA Hudson, OH Somers, NY Sao Paolo, Brazil Orlando, FL
7 8 9 10 11 12
stephen mike chevaughn kevin corey ryan
OKAI GREEN WALSH KERR HERTZOG ADELEYE
M 5-10 180 M 5-10 170 F 6-2 203 M 5-10 160 F 6-0 170 D 6-1 180
Accra, Ghana Strongsville, OH Spanish Town, Jamaica York, England Reading, PA Elizabeth, NJ
14 15 16 17 18 19
nick devaughn danny kenroy kay john
THOMPSON ELLIOTT EARLS HOWELL BANJO MANGA
D 6-2 195 M/F 5-9 168 M 5-9 157 M/F 5-8 155 F 6-0 200 F 6-2 190
Hudson, OH St. Kitts and Nevis Wicklow Town, Ireland Manchester, Jamaica Upper Marlboro, MD Lexington, KY
20 21 22 23 24 25
jamal ben tobi ritchie rich marshall
JACK FITZPATRICK ADEWOLE DUFFIE BALCHAN HOLLINGSWORTH
D 6-3 203 M 5-9 155 D 6-2 170 D 6-3 178 D 6-0 165 M 5-8 160
Charlotteville, TTO Hilliard, OH Ashton, MD Virginia Beach, VA Ann Arbor, MI Libertyville, IL
dave
BRANDT
Head Coach
Messiah College, 85
dan
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Assistant Coach
Messiah College, 08
ben gale trey
SWANSON AGBOSSOUMONDE MITCHELL hunter
M 5-6 150 D 6-3 205 GK 6-2 196 GILSTRAP
Grove City, OH Syracuse, NY Alta Loma, CA Goalkeeping Coach
College of Charleston, 05
andrew
SCHECK
Assistant Coach
Liberty University, 09
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