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Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Pittsburgh, PA

About the Club

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy is a youth soccer organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The academy was launched in 2007, building upon the professional club's founding in 1998. It develops approximately 1,300 players aged 3 to 18, offering a skill-driven development system focused on individual player improvement. The curriculum was initially designed in association with Everton F.C. of the English Premier League, emphasizing hard work and resilience. The academy provides a clear pathway for players to advance to the professional team, with notable alumni progressing to collegiate, professional, and US Youth National Team levels. Their top competitive programs include the Riverhounds Development Academy (RDA) and participation in the ECNL league. The club utilizes state-of-the-art facilities and offers year-round training programs open to all players.

Age Groups

U5
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19

Programs

Boys
Girls
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Private & Small Group Training

Age Group: Various Youth Ages

Commitment: Per Session (Year-Round)

Club Fee:

Summer Grassroots (Highmark Stadium)

Age Group: 2020-2016 Birth Years Boys and Girls

Commitment: 8 Weeks

Club Fee: $225

Summer Technical Training Academy (East)

Age Group: 2015-2013 Boys and Girls; 2012-2006 Boys and Girls

Commitment: 7 Week Program

Club Fee: $175

Summer Technical Training Academy (Montour)

Age Group: 2015-2014 Boys and Girls; 2013-2012 Boys and Girls; 2011-2009 Boys and Girls

Commitment: 8 Week Program

Club Fee: $275

Summer Goalkeeper Academy (North Huntingdon)

Age Group: 2015-2011 Birth Years Boys and Girls

Commitment: 6 Week Program

Club Fee: $175

Fall Grassroots (Cranberry TWP)

Age Group: 2020-2016 Birth Years Boys and Girls

Commitment: 8 Week Program

Club Fee: $225

Fall Grassroots (North Huntingdon)

Age Group: Ages 4-8 (2021-2017 Birth Years) Boys and Girls

Commitment: 8 Week Session

Club Fee: $225

Fall Technical Training Academy (Cranberry TWP)

Age Group: 2015-2009 Birth Years Boys and Girls

Commitment: 8 Week Program

Club Fee: Fee not explicitly stated

Winter Technical Training Academy

Age Group: U9-U15 (2016-2010 Birth Years) Boys and Girls

Commitment: 15-Week Program

Club Fee: $510

Riverhounds Development Academy (RDA) / ECNL

Age Group: U8-U19 Boys and Girls

Commitment: Full Year (Implied)

Club Fee: Fee not explicitly stated (Tryouts are free)

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Highmark Stadium - 510 W. Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
AHN Montour Sports Complex - 2419 State Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Shallenberger Recreation Center - 595 Dexter Road, Scottdale, PA 15683
Location Map

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