Pittsburgh Riverhounds Announces Planned Stadium Expansion

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have announced a planned expansion to the South Shore stadium of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Pittsburgh Riveters that would see capacity increase to 15,000 with more premium seating areas, a club with banquet space and suite options.

The expansion positions the Riverhounds to meet U.S. Soccer’s Pro League Standards requiring a capacity of 15,000 for Division One sanctioning. Earlier this year, the United Soccer League announced plans to launch a Division One men’s league competing at the top tier of the sport in the United States with a 2028 launch date. The USL is currently in the process of reviewing applications from clubs interested in its Division One league.

“Since 2014, we have invested significant capital and effort into this stadium and growing soccer around the area. Now, we have a major opportunity to continue that growth,” said Riverhounds Owner Tuffy Shallenberger. “This expansion is going be great for our fans and allow us to take our teams to the level we want to reach, but it’s also going to bring additional events here that will help the entire Pittsburgh community. We’re excited to start and take this next step forward.”

The stadium is currently home for six NCAA varsity teams between soccer and lacrosse. The Riverhounds have hosted numerous events including the annual WPIAL Soccer Championships, the 2018 NCAA Division II Soccer Championships and already has been selected to host the 2027 NCAA Division III Soccer Championships.

“The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are committed to the continued growth of our sport and our stadium,” said Shallenberger. “This community, all around Western Pennsylvania, has supported our team for a long time, and we want to keep getting bigger and better to make them proud.”