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Preseason: Week 2 Preview

By Riverhounds Staff, 02/13/20, 8:30AM EST

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PITTSBURGH (February 13, 2020) – Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC enters its second week of preseason action with 15 players under contract and an additional number invited on trial.

The Week Ahead

Pittsburgh will host Penn State University at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Highmark Stadium. This match is free to attend for the public.

Penn State advanced to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, in addition to making an appearance in the NCAA Tournament this past season. Under the guidance of head coach Jeff Cook, the team posted a 12-4-3 overall record, including a 6-1-1 conference mark.

Last Week

The Hounds defeated both Duquesne University and Villanova University by scores of 2-0 this past weekend. Under contract players Lukas Fernandes and Anthony Velarde each scored their first goals of the preseason, among a couple tallies from trialist Patrick Okonkwo.

Season Tickets

Season tickets, flexbooks and mini plans are on sale for the 2020 season. Fans can purchase these packages by visiting riverhounds.com/tickets or by calling (412) 865-GOAL.

The Hounds will host their 2020 regular season home opener at 7 p.m. on March 21 at Highmark Stadium against Louisville City FC. Fans can purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com.