PITTSBURGH RIVERHOUNDS (8-9-11) AT BETHLEHEM STEEL FC ( )

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1 Riverhounds Communications Anthony Meier, Director of Communications & Creative E: O: (412) C: (267) PITTSBURGH RIVERHOUNDS (8-9-11) AT BETHLEHEM STEEL FC ( ) Sunday, September 24, 2017 >> 3 p.m. ET >> Goodman Stadium >> Bethlehem, PA TALE OF THE TAPE PITTSBURGH BETHLEHEM Record th Standing 9th Last Five Dave Brandt Head Coach Brendan Twitter Head-to-Head Referee... Bardhyl Pashaj Assistants...Daniel Pannullo Jr., Joshua Encarnacion Fourth Official...Patrick Casey Injuries... Rich Balchan - Out for Season (Achilles)...Keasel Broome - Out for Season (Wrist)...Shane Campbell - Out (Lower-body)... Trey Mitchell - Out for Season (Shoulder) Suspensions... None STAT COMPARISON Hounds Category Bethlehem 1.07 Scoring Average Opponent Scoring Average Goals Forced Goals Allowed 36-4 Goal Differential Assists Shots/Game SOG/Game Yellow Cards 58 1 Red Cards 3 TEAM LEADERS Hounds Category* Bethlehem Corey Hertzog, 11 Goals Seku Conneh, 7 Kevin Kerr, 5 Assists Adam Najem, 4 Corey Hertzog, 24 Points Seku Conneh, 16 Corey Hertzog, 87 Shots Cory Burke, 44 Kevin Kerr, 2453 Minutes Aaron Jones, 1947 Taylor Washington, 6 Yellow Cards Cory Burke, 6 Agbossoumonde, 1 Red Cards Three tied, 1 Trey Mitchell, 0.94 GAA John McCarthy, 1.00 Trey Mitchell,.742 SV% John McCarthy,.824 * Minimum three starts SUPERLATIVES GAME 29 - QUICK HITTERS The Riverhounds (8-9-10) kick off a two-game road swing this Sunday against Bethlehem Steel FC ( ) at Goodman Stadium. Sunday s match is the third and final meeting between these two clubs in the regular season. The Hounds hold the advantage so far at 1-0-1, including most recently triumphing 3-2 at the end of August. This season s success against their in-state rival is in stark contrast to last year that saw the Hounds drop two out of three meetings (1-2-0). Overall, Pittsburgh is still in search of its first win in Bethlehem, having captured a point in only one of three meetings all-time - a 1-1 draw this past July. With at least a point this weekend, the Hounds can officially, for all intents and purposes, crown themselves the kings of the Keystone State for In five meetings between Bethlehem and Harrisburg this season, the Hounds are a pristine In-state bragging rights aside, what s really at stake on Sunday is massive for both clubs in relation to postseason aspirations. Both a point out of a playoff spot, Bethlehem holds two games in hand over the Hounds, making a win almost of necessity for the Black and gold. Further backing up this notion, according to the USL, a win for the Hounds would bump their postseason odds from 20.3 to 44.3 percent, while a loss drops those odds to 8.6 percent. Bethlehem s chances meanwhile balloon to 86 percent with a win. So far the month of September has been a mixed bag for the Hounds with points in two of three games played, but no wins (0-1-2). In fact, the last win for the Hounds came against Bethlehem in August - the cap on a three-game winning streak. Multiple goals tallied continues to be the recipe for success for the Hounds with five of their eight wins coming under such circumstances (5-0-2). Four players for the Hounds are on suspension watch this weekend with four yellow cards apiece - midfielders Danny Earls and Victor Souto, as well as starting center backs Tobi Adewole and Jamal Jack. Adewole has started in 13 straight matches for the club dating back to July 4, while Jack leads all Hounds defenders in minutes (2273). With his next tally, forward Corey Hertzog would move into a tie for third all-time with Hounds great Rob Vincent, who netted 25 goals in 79 appearances - Hertzog is currently at 58 games played. TEAM Hounds High Hounds Low Category Opp High Opp Low 8 - two times 0 - eight times Points 8 - two times 0 - eight times 3 - three times 0 - eight times Goals 3 - four times 0 - eight times 2 - five times 0-12 times Assists 2 - three times 0-12 times 30 - vs. Bethlehem (8/26) 6 - four times Shots 22 - at Louisville (6/17) 6 - vs. Richmond (8/5) 14 - vs. Bethlehem (8/26) 1 - at Louisville (6/17) SOG 9 - vs. Charlotte (7/4) 1 - at Orlando (7/8) 6 - vs. Charlotte (7/4) 0 - vs. Saint Louis (4/12) Saves 11 - vs. Bethlehem (8/26) 1 - two times 17 - at Orlando (7/8) 5 - vs. Charleston (7/26) Fouls 18 - vs. Rochester (9/16) 6 - at Richmond (4/22) INDIVIDUAL Category Riverhounds Opponent Points 4 - Four tied 4 - Four tied Goals 2 - Corey Hertzog at Saint Louis (8/19) 2 - Four tied 2 - Chevaughn Walsh at Harrisburg (8/12) 2 - Corey Hertzog vs. New York (3/25) Assists 2 - Kevin Kerr vs. Bethlehem (8/26) 2 - Wes Charpie, Saint Louis (4/12) 2 - Romeo Parkes vs. Charleston (7/26) Shots 10 - Corey Hertzog vs. Bethlehem (8/26) 6 - Enzo Martinez, Charlotte (7/4) 6 - Cameron Lancaster, Louisville (6/17) SOG 8 - Corey Hertzog vs. Bethlehem (8/26) 6 - Enzo Martinez, Charlotte (7/4) Saves 6 - Macklin Robinson vs. Charlotte (7/4) 11 - Jake McGuire, Bethlehem (8/26) 2017 SCHEDULE & RECORD League Record: Home: Away: Non-League Play: MARCH Sat. 25 NEW YORK RED BULLS II YouTube T, 3-3 APRIL Sat. 1 FC CINCINNATI YouTube L, 0-1 Sat. Battery YouTube W, 2-1 Wed. 12 SAINT LOUIS FC YouTube L, 1-2 Sat. Independence YouTube T, 1-1 Sat. Kickers YouTube L, 1-2 Sat. 29 HARRISBURG CITY ISLANDERS YouTube W, 1-0 MAY Wed. 3 TORONTO FC II ESPN3 W, 1-0 Sat. Fury FC YouTube W, 1-0 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round Two Sat. FC United US Soccer L, 1-3 Sat. 20 LOUISVILLE CITY FC YouTube L, 0-1 Wed. City Islanders YouTube T, 0-0 JUNE Sat. 3 ORLANDO CITY B YouTube L, 1-2 Sat. FC II YouTube T, 1-1 Sat. City FC CW L, 0-3 Thur. 22 TAMPA BAY ROWDIES YouTube W, 2-0 JULY Tue. 4 CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE YouTube L, 1-3 Sat. City B YouTube T, 0-0 Sat. Steel FC YouTube T, 1-1 Sat. Rhinos YouTube T, 0-0 Wed. 26 CHARLESTON BATTERY YouTube T, 2-2 Sat. Bay Rowdies CW L, 0-2 AUGUST Sat. 5 RICHMOND KICKERS YouTube T, 1-1 Sat. City Islanders YouTube W, 3-0 Sat. Louis FC YouTube W, 2-1 Sat. 26 BETHLEHEM STEEL FC YouTube W, 3-2 SEPTEMBER Sat. Cincinnati CW T, 1-1 Sat. 9 LOUISVILLE CITY FC YouTube L, 0-3 Sat. 16 ROCHESTER RHINOS YouTube T, 1-1 Sun. Steel FC YouTube 3 pm Sat. York Red Bulls II YouTube 4 pm OCTOBER Sat. 7 ROCHESTER RHINOS YouTube 7 pm Sat. 14 OTTAWA FURY FC YouTube 7 pm LAST TIME OUT CLUB NOTABLES All-Time Leading Goal Scorer... David Flavius (56) Most Appearances... David Flavius (183) All-Time Record at Highmark Stadium Last Playoff Appearance Last Game Summary Hounds 1, Rochester Rhinos 1 Game 28 Highmark Stadium September 16, 2017 The Pittsburgh Riverhounds (8-9-11) saw a late lead slip away against the Rochester Rhinos ( ), playing to 1-1 draw at Highmark Stadium. After Kevin Kerr netted the first tally of the match in the 71st minute, the Hounds looked well on their way to their first win of September only to have the party spoiled in the 90th minute off a pinpoint header from Rochester s Joe Farrell. Follow the Pittsburgh Riverhounds

2 NOTES QUICK FACTS General Information Name: Pittsburgh Riverhounds City/Zip: Pittsburgh, PA Founded: March 11, 1998 Nickname: Hounds Colors: Black & Gold / Blue Conference: USL Eastern Conference MLS Affiliate: Columbus Crew SC (Year 2) Venue: Highmark Stadium Capacity: 3,500 Owner: Tuffy Shallenberger Website: RECORD WHEN... At home On road In games decided by one goal In games decided by two goals or more vs. clubs with winning records vs. clubs with losing records vs. clubs with.500 records Scoring first Leading at half Trailing at half Tied at half Leading with 10:00 remaining Trailing with 10:00 remaining Tied with 10:00 remaining Leading with 5:00 remaining Trailing with 5:00 remaining Tied with 5:00 remaining Outshooting opponent Being outshot by opponent Tying in shots with opponent Scoring no goals Scoring one goal Scoring two goals Scoring three goals Scoring four or more goals Allowing no goals Allowing one goal Allowing two goals Allowing three goals Allowing four or more goals On weekdays On weekends In March In April In May In June In July In August In September In October Miscellaneous Current Streak...Tie 1 Home Streak...Tie 1 Road Streak...Unbeaten 2 Consecutive games with a goal... 1 Consecutive games allowing one goal or less ACTIVE ROSTER NUMERICAL No. Name Pos Ht Wt Hometown (Previous Club) 1 Keasel Broome GK Claymont, Del. (Harrisburg City Islanders) 2 Shane Campbell D York, Pa. (Harrisburg City Islanders) 3 Jack Thompson M/D Hudson, Ohio (Charlotte Independence) 4 Taylor Washington D Somers, N.Y. (Bethlehem Steel FC) 5 Victor Souto* M Sao Paulo, Brazil (University of Akron) 6 Abuchi Obinwa^ M Orlando, Fla. (Columbus Crew SC) 7 Stephen Okai M Accra, Ghana (Orange County Blues FC) 8 Mike Green M Strongsville, Ohio (University of New Mexico) 9 Chevaughn Walsh F Spanish Town, Jamaica (Ocean City Nor easters) 10 Kevin Kerr M York, England (S.C. Wiedenbruck) 11 Corey Hertzog F Reading, Pa. (Tampa Bay Rowdies) 12 Ryan Adeleye D Elizabeth, N.J. (Hapoel Jersualem F.C.) 14 Nick Thompson D Hudson, Ohio (Carolina RailHawks) 16 Danny Earls M Wicklow Town, Ireland (Rochester Rhinos) 17 Kenroy Howell M/F Manchester, Jamaica (C.D. Dragón) 18 Kay Banjo* F Upper Marlboro, Md. (UMBC) 20 Jamal Jack D Charlotteville, Trinidad & Tobago (C.D. Dragón) 21 Ben Fitzpatrick* M Hilliard, Ohio (Ohio State University) 22 Tobi Adewole* D Ashton, Md. (George Washington University) 23 Ritchie Duffie* D Virginia Beach, Va. (VCU) 24 Rich Balchan D Ann Arbor, Mich. (Ottawa Fury FC) 27 Gale Agbossoumonde D Syracuse, N.Y. (Fort Lauderdale Strikers) 28 Lalas Abubakar^ D Kumasi, Ghana (Columbus Crew SC) 30 Trey Mitchell GK Alta Loma, Calif. (MLS) 36 Romeo Parkes F St. Mary, Jamaica (Isidro Metapán) 38 Shannon Gomez$ D Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago (NYCFC) 40 Matt Perrella GK New Brunswick, N.J. (NJ Copa FC) 42 Brenden Alfery GK Cheswick, PA (Fort Pitt Regiment) ALPHABETICAL No. Name Pos Ht Wt Hometown (Previous Club) 28 Lalas Abubakar^ D Kumasi, Ghana (Columbus Crew SC) 42 Brenden Alfery GK Cheswick, PA (Fort Pitt Regiment) 12 Ryan Adeleye D Elizabeth, N.J. (Hapoel Jersualem F.C.) 22 Tobi Adewole* D Ashton, Md. (George Washington University) 27 Gale Agbossoumonde D Syracuse, N.Y. (Fort Lauderdale Strikers) 24 Rich Balchan D Ann Arbor, Mich. (Ottawa Fury FC) 18 Kay Banjo* F Upper Marlboro, Md. (UMBC) 1 Keasel Broome GK Claymont, Del. (Harrisburg City Islanders) 2 Shane Campbell D York, Pa. (Harrisburg City Islanders) 23 Ritchie Duffie* D Virginia Beach, Va. (VCU) 16 Danny Earls M Wicklow Town, Ireland (Rochester Rhinos) 21 Ben Fitzpatrick* M Hilliard, Ohio (Ohio State University) 38 Shannon Gomez$ D Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago (NYCFC) 8 Mike Green M Strongsville, Ohio (University of New Mexico) 11 Corey Hertzog F Reading, Pa. (Tampa Bay Rowdies) 17 Kenroy Howell M/F Manchester, Jamaica (C.D. Dragón) 20 Jamal Jack D Charlotteville, Trinidad & Tobago (C.D. Dragón) 10 Kevin Kerr M York, England (S.C. Wiedenbruck) 30 Trey Mitchell GK Alta Loma, Calif. (MLS) 6 Abuchi Obinwa^ M Orlando, Fla. (Columbus Crew SC) 7 Stephen Okai M Accra, Ghana (Orange County Blues FC) 36 Romeo Parkes F St. Mary, Jamaica (Isidro Metapán) 40 Matt Perrella GK New Brunswick, N.J. (NJ Copa FC) 5 Victor Souto* M Sao Paulo, Brazil (University of Akron) 3 Jack Thompson M/D Hudson, Ohio (Charlotte Independence) 14 Nick Thompson D Hudson, Ohio (Carolina RailHawks) 9 Chevaughn Walsh F Spanish Town, Jamaica (Ocean City Nor easters) 4 Taylor Washington D Somers, N.Y. (Bethlehem Steel FC) TECHNICAL STAFF PRONUNCIATION GUIDE LALAS ABUBAKAR Ryan ADELEYE TOBI ADEWOLE GALE AGBOSSOUMONDE Rich BALCHAN KAY BANJO KEASEL BROOME STEPHEN OKAI ABUCHI OBINWA Victor SOUTO CHEVAUGHN Walsh Roster Size: 28 Returners: 10 Newcomers: 18 Head Coach: Dave Brandt (Messiah College, 1985), 21st year overall, Second season with the Hounds Assistant Coach: Dan Visser (Messiah College, 2008), 2nd season Assistant Coach: Andrew Scheck (Liberty University, 2011), 2nd season Goalkeeping Coach: Hunter Gilstrap (Clemson, 2005), 1st season Strength & Conditioning Coach: Mike Whiteman (Seton Hill, 2006), 7th season Head Athletic Trainer: Leigh Anne Cowger (Adrian College, 2002), 2nd season LAH-LAS AH-BOO-BAH-CAR AD-EL-AY TOE-BEE AD-EL-WALL-AY GAH-LAY AHG-BOSS-EW-MOE-DAY BALL-SHIN BAN-JOE KEYS-ILL BROOM STEV-AN OH-KAI AH-BOO-CHI OH-BIN-WAH SOUL-TOE SHA-VAUGHN * Rookie ^ Columbus Crew SC Loanee $ Loanee

3 STATISTICS 2017 PLAYER STATISTICS INDIVIDUAL No. Name GP MIN G A PTS SH SOG FC T CL PK PKG YC RC 2 Shane Campbell Jack Thompson Taylor Washington Victor Souto Abuchi Obinwa Stephen Okai Mike Green Chevaughn Walsh Kevin Kerr Corey Hertzog Ryan Adeleye Nick Thompson Danny Earls Kenroy Howell Kay Banjo Jamal Jack Ben Fitzpatrick Tobi Adewole Ritchie Duffie Rich Balchan Marshall Hollingsworth Gale Agbossoumonde Lalas Abubakar Joe Greenspan Romeo Parkes Connor Maloney Shannon Gomez GOALKEEPERS No. Name GP MIN GA SV PKSV SV% GAA 1 Keasel Broome Trey Mitchell Macklin Robinson Matt Perrella Alex Kapp Brenden Alfery Hunter Gilstrap EASTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS Team GP W L T PTS Last 5 GF GA GD Louisville City FC Charlotte Independence Charleston Battery Rochester Rhinos Tampa Bay Rowdies FC Cincinnati New York Red Bulls II Orlando City B Bethlehem Steel FC Pittsburgh Riverhounds Saint Louis FC Ottawa Fury FC Harrisburg City Islanders Richmond Kickers Toronto FC II Standings current as of 9/20

4 GAME-BY-GAME RESULTS 2017 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE Opponent W/L/T G A PTS SH SOG POSS PA% CK OFF FC PK PKG YC RC OG T New York L Cincinnati HOUNDS W L St. Louis HOUNDS T HOUNDS L W Harrisburg W Toronto HOUNDS W L Louisville HOUNDS T L Orlando HOUNDS T HOUNDS L W Tampa Bay L Charlotte HOUNDS T HOUNDS T HOUNDS T T Charleston HOUNDS L Bay T Richmond HOUNDS W HOUNDS W Louis W Bethlehem HOUNDS T L Louisville T Rochester HOUNDS HOUNDS York Rochester Ottawa

5 BROADCAST NOTES 1 KEASEL BROOME 17 6/ GK Claymont, DE Out for the season after undergoing wrist surgery Team of the Week after clean sheet v. TBR (6/22) Clean sheets in consecutive starts (6/22 7/8) Saves: 5, v. TBR (6/22) GA: 3, v. NY (3/25) Clean Sheets: two times 2 SHANE CAMPBELL JACK THOMPSON 17 18/ D York, PA Made club debut in USOC vs. CHI (5/17) Made 8 caps (167min) for Harrisburg City in 2016 Started 16 of 27 caps at Louisville from M/D Hudson, OH Season-high 8 clearances vs. ROC (9/16) Tallied 23 tackles and 21 clearances Compiled 585 mins & 16 caps with Hounds in 16 Minutes: Minutes: - - G: G: - - Assists: Assists: - - Points: Points: - - Shots: Shots: - - SOG: SOG: - - Minutes: Minutes: 90, -seven times G: - Assists: - Points: - Shots: Shots: 2, v. - NY (3/25) SOG: SOG: 1, two - times 4 TAYLOR WASHINGTON 17 25/ D Somers, NY Season-high 8 clearances vs. CHS (7/26) Tallied assist in season opener vs. NYRB II Recorded 46 tackles and 71 clearances Minutes: 90, 21 times Assists: 1, v. NY (3/25) Points: 1, v. NY (3/25) Shots: 1, three times SOG: 1, at ROC (7/22) 5 VICTOR SOUTO 17 23/ M Sao Paolo, Brazil Leads PGH with 61 tackles First career assist against RIC on 8/5 2 G, (vs. TOR on 5/3 and vs. CHS on 7/26) Minutes: Minutes: 90, -18 times G: G: 1, two - times Assists: Assists: 1, v. - RIC (8/5) Points: Points: 2, two - times Shots: Shots: 2, four - times SOG: SOG: 2, at - OTT (5/13) 6 ABUCHI OBINWA 17 6/ M Orlando, FL Tied PGH game-high w/8 tackles at HAR (5/24) Made Hounds debut at CHS on 4/8 22 tackles and 2 clearances Minutes: 77, at CHS (4/8) Shots: 2, v. STL (4/12) SOG: 1, v. STL (4/12) 7 STEPHEN OKAI 17 19/ M Accra, Ghana Tallied 2nd goal in Hounds career vs. RIC (8/5) Season-high 4 clearances at STL (8/19) 11 tackles and 17 clearances Minutes: Minutes: 90, -11 times G: G: 1, v. - RIC (8/5) Assists: - Points: Points: 2, v. - RIC (8/5) Shots: Shots: 1, seven - times SOG: SOG: 1, three - times 8 MIKE GREEN 17 13/ M Strongsville, OH Season-high four tackles at ORL on 7/8 3rd all-time in club history with 130 caps Longest-tenured player on roster (6 yrs.) Minutes: 90, six times Shots: 1, v. CIN (4/1) SO 9 CHEVAUGHN WALSH 17 19/ F Spanish Town, Jamaica Recorded first career assist on 9/2 against CIN Second on PGH in goals (5) and points (11) Team of the Week honors after 2 G at HAR (8/12) Minutes: Minutes: 90, -three times G: G: 2, at - HAR (8/12) Assists: Assists: 1, at - CIN (9/2) Points: Points: 4, at - HAR (8/12) Shots: Shots: 5, at - BST (7/15) SOG: SOG: 3, two - times 10 KEVIN KERR 17 28/ M York, England Overall team leader in minutes played and assists Player of the Week after 1G/2A vs. BST (8/26) No. 4 in Hounds history with 128 caps Minutes: 90, 26 times G: 1, three times Assists: 2, v. BST (8/26) Points: 4, v. BST (8/26) Shots: 4, v. LOU (5/20) SOG: 2, v. BST (8/26)

6 BROADCAST NOTES 11 COREY HERTZOG 17 28/ RYAN ADELEYE 17 2/ F Reading, PA Leads w/ 11 goals, 24 points, and 87 shots in 17 No. 4 all-time in PGH history with 24 career goals Named to Team of the Week 3x this season D Elizabeth, NJ Season-high 4 clearances vs. NY (3/25) Recorded 34 minutes vs. NYRBII on 3/25 Played in 10 matches (700 min) and w/pgh in 16 Minutes: Minutes: 90, -22 times G: G: 2, two - times Assists: Assists: 1, two - times Points: Points: 4, two - times Shots: Shots: 11, -v. BST (8/26) SOG: SOG: 8, v. - BST (8/26) Minutes: Minutes: 34, -v. NY (3/25) G: - Assists: - Points: - Shots: Shots: 0 - SOG: SO - 14 NICK THOMPSON 17 1/ D Hudson, OH Made season debut vs. TOR (5/3) Scored two goals in 17 games with Hounds in 16 Signed with Pittsburgh on June 17, 2016 Minutes: 2 v. TOR (5/3) Shots: 0 SO 16 DANNY EARLS 17 9/ M Wicklow Town, Ireland Club is unbeaten in his five starts in 17 (1-0-4) Four yellow cards in nine appearances Enters 4th season w/ PGH, originally joined in 14 Minutes: 90, 2 times Shots: 1, v. TBR (6/22) SOG: 1, v. TBR (6/22) 17 KENROY HOWELL 17 12/ M/F Manchester, Jamaica Recorded first start of 17 v. TBR (6/22) 5 tackles and 2 clearances in 2017 Made Hounds debut against CHS on 4/8 Minutes: Minutes: 60, -v. TBR (6/22) G: - Assists: - Points: - Shots: Shots: 1, four - times SOG: SOG: 1, two - times 18 KAY BANJO 17 16/ F Upper Marlboro, MD 2 A (vs. ROC on 9/16 and at CHS on 4/8) Tallied goals in two of four starts this season Recorded lone goal for PGH in USOC v. CHI (5/3) Minutes: 90, v. STL (4/12) G: 1, two times Assists: 1, two times Points: 2, two times Shots: 3, two times SOG: 2, two times 20 JAMAL JACK 17 26/ D Charlotteville, TTO Leads the Hounds with 152 clearances Recorded first goal for PGH vs. BST (8/26) Season-high 13 clearances vs. BST (8/26) Minutes: 90, 25 times G: 1, v. BST (8/26) Points: 2, v. BST (8/26) Shots: 1, five times SOG: 1, two times 21 BEN FITZPATRICK 17 7/ M Hilliard, OH Season-bests in shots and SOG at HAR (5/24) Made pro debut at CLT on 4/15 14 tackles and 11 clearances in 2017 Minutes: 90, three times Shots: 2, at HAR (5/24) SOG: 1, three times 22 TOBI ADEWOLE 17 13/ D Ashton, MD Season-high 13 clearances vs. CHS (7/26) 23 tackles and 89 clearances in 2017 Made club and pro debut vs. CLT on 7/4 Minutes: 90, 13 times Shots: 0 SO 23 RITCHIE DUFFIE 17 10/ D Virginia Beach, VA Assist at OTT on 5/13 Made Hounds and pro debut at RIC on 4/22 25 tackles and 31 clearances in 2017 Minutes: 90, six times Assists: 1, at OTT (5/13) Points: 1, at OTT (5/13) Shots: 2, at HAR (8/12) SOG: 1, at HAR (8/12)

7 BROADCAST NOTES 24 RICH BALCHAN 17 6/ D Ann Arbor, MI Out for season after suffering achilles injury (4/29) Logged 6 starts and 513 mins 3 tackles and 8 clearances Minutes: 90, five times Shots: 1, two times SOG: 1, v. CIN (4/1) 27 GALE AGBOSSOUMONDE 17 6/ D Syracuse, NY 4 tackles and 18 clearances in 2017 Season-high 8 clearances vs TBR on 6/22 One cap for USMNT, making his debut in 2010 Minutes: 90, three times Shots: 1, v. CIN (4/1) SO 28 LALAS ABUBAKAR 17 5/ D Kumasi, Ghana Made club debut at CHS on 4/8 Recorded PGH game-high 14 clearances vs. CHS On loan from Columbus Crew SC Minutes: 90, five times Shots: 2, v. ORL (6/3) SOG: 1, v. ORL (6/3) 30 TREY MITCHELL 17 17/ GK Alta Loma, CA Out for season after sustaining shoulder injury Leads club with six clean sheets Notched 3 straight SO - 1st for PGH since 11 Saves: 5, v. LOU (5/20) GA: 3, at LOU (6/17) Clean Sheets: six times 36 ROMEO PARKES 17 20/ F St. Mary, Jamaica Tied club-best 2 A in single game vs. CHS (7/26) 3 G, (at TOR (6/10), vs. TBR (6/22), at HAR (8/12)) Season-high 4 SOG at TOR on 6/10 Minutes: 90, 10 times G: 2, at HAR (8/12) Assists: 2, v. CHS (7/26) Points: 3, at HAR (8/12) Shots: 4, four times SOG: 4, at TOR (6/10) 38 SHANNON GOMEZ 17 7/ D Chaguanas, TTO Season-high 4 tackles vs. ROC (9/16) Recorded first PGH point w/ assist at BST (7/15) On season-long loan from NYCFC Minutes: 90, three times Assists: 1, at BST (7/15) Points: 1, at BST (7/15) Shots: 1, at HAR (8/12) SOG: 1, at HAR (8/12) 40 MATT PERRELLA 17 4/ GK New Brunswick, NJ Won his Hounds debut against BST (8/26) Previously played for NJ Copa FC in NPSL Made four starts for Steel FC in 2016 Saves: 4, v. ROC (9/16) GA: 3, v. LOU (9/9) Clean Sheets: 0 42 BRENDEN ALFERY GK Cheswick, PA Last played for Fort Pitt Regiment of NPSL Served as reserve keeper for Hounds in 2016 Made 37 starts at RMU from Saves: - GA: - Clean Sheets: - Notes Co-Written by Anthony Picardi