Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC is a professional soccer club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The club was founded in 1998 and played in various lower-level leagues before joining the United Soccer League (USL) in 2011.
The team plays its home matches at Highmark Stadium, a soccer-specific stadium located on the banks of the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators and features state-of-the-art facilities.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC has a strong youth development system and has produced several notable players who have gone on to play in higher-level leagues, both in the United States and abroad. The club has also established a partnership with English Premier League side Stoke City, which provides opportunities for player development and coaching exchanges.
The team has a passionate fan base and is known for its high-energy, attacking style of play. In recent years, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC has emerged as one of the top teams in the USL, regularly qualifying for the playoffs and contending for championships.