Volesky’s early goal stands up despite Hounds pressure The Pittsburgh Riverhounds put up a great fight against the defending champion Rochester Rhinos in their United Soccer League season opener Saturday night only to fall to Christian Volesky’s early goal. Volesky raced behind the Hounds’ defense on seven minutes before lobbing Hunter Gilstrap to secure three points for the visitors. The Hounds responded with lengthy spells of possession and a succession of second-half chances without managing to find a way past Rhinos goalkeeper Adam
Vargas, Harlley on board for 2016 season The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are pleased to announce the club’s first additions for the 2016 United Soccer League season after receiving league and federation approval for Costa Rican goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas and Togolese midfielder Alex Harlley. Somerville, New Jersey-born Vargas, 23, moved to Costa Rica with his family shortly after his birth. He grew up playing as an outfielder for the youth clubs of local powerhouse Alajuelense before becoming a goalkeeper at 13 years old. Costa Rica’s