Pittsburgh Riverhounds News Release -- www.riverhounds.com
Friday, May 20, 2011
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Riverhounds (1-3-2) return to Chartiers Valley Stadium this weekend for back-to-back games against two USL PRO expansion clubs. F.C. New York (Saturday, 7 p.m.) and Los Angeles (Sunday, 5 p.m.) travel to Pittsburgh for critical National Division fixtures this weekend.
F.C. New York sits even with the Riverhounds with five points in the National table, while Los Angeles stands alone at the top of the standings with 13 points.
The Riverhounds’ defense has not allowed a goal at home this season and will look to maintain their defensive prowess this weekend. Spearheaded by solid play from goalkeeper Hunter Gilstrap and center back Louie Rolko the Hounds defense has recorded three shutouts and allowed six goals so far in the USL PRO season.
On the other end of the field, the Riverhounds’ offense has been held at bay by their opponents. The main focus for the squad in training this week was to jump into the attack and create advantageous situations in the offensive third with extra players joining the offense.
F.C. New York
F.C. New York is coming off a back-to-back weekend in the Carolinas. In the first game, New York recorded its first win as a professional club with a 1-0 victory against the Charleston Battery (3-3-2). The victory for New York marked the Battery’s first loss at Blackbaud Stadium since 2009. Following the game in Charleston, New York traveled north to take on the Wilmington Hammerheads (3-1-0) but came up short at Legion Stadium with a 3-1 final.
On the attack for F.C. New York, Graciano Brito creates problems for opposing defenses with his pace and imagination and he is likely to keep New York within striking distance. Brito recorded both goals for F.C. New York last weekend.
Los Angeles Blues
Los Angeles travels to the east coast for two National Division games this weekend. The first place Blues match up against the Dayton Dutch Lions (0-4-0) on Friday night before they travel to Pittsburgh for a meeting on Sunday.
The Blues’ offense is led by midfielder Walter Gaitan and forward Akeem Priestly. Gaitan is tied for second in the league in points (10), third in goals (4) and tied for third in assists (2). Priestly has recorded two assists and added a goal for the Blues.
Tickets can be purchased by calling into the Riverhounds office at (412) 539-1191 or at the ticket gates on game day. Tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for youths.