PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC has made its first roster moves for the 2026 season with eight players currently set to return for the team’s defense of its USL Championship title.

The club exercised its club option to retain four players, center backs Guillaume Vacter and Beto Ydrach, outside back Perrin Barnes and midfielder Jorge Garcia. They will return in 2026 alongside four players already under contract: outside back Junior Etou, center back Illal Osumanu, midfielder Charles Ahl and forward Brigham Larsen.

The club declined contract options on six players – Chase Boone, Jason Bouregy, Max Broughton, Bertin Jacquesson, Ben Martino and Augustine Williams.

As the offseason continues, the club is actively engaged in talks to re-sign players who contributed to this season’s championship run and who are now out of contract.

“We’re excited about the group returning and the foundation it gives us for 2026,” said Hounds Sporting Director Dan Visser. “These players reflect the identity and standards of our club, and we’re looking forward to building around them as we prepare for next season.”