Pittsburgh Riveters SC

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Pittsburgh Riveters SC
Pittsburgh-Riveters-SC-Crest.webp
Full namePittsburgh Riveters Soccer Club
FoundedApril 27, 2024;14 months ago (2024-04-27)
Stadium Highmark Stadium
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania [1]
Capacity5,000 [1]
OwnerTuffy Shallenberger
Head coach Scott Gibson
League USL W League
Website https://www.riveterssc.com/

Pittsburgh Riveters SC is an American pre-professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2024 and beginning play in 2025, the club currently plays in the USL W League, a pre-professional women's soccer league in the American soccer pyramid. The Riveters play their home games at the 5,000-seat Highmark Stadium, a soccer-specific stadium located in Station Square. [2] The Riveters are the sister club to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, a member of the USL Championship, the second tier of American soccer.

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History

Founding

The Riveters were first announced on April 27, 2024, by the Pittsburgh Riverhounds staff, without a name. [3] [4] A naming contest was held with public submissions accepted until June 21, [5] when the top four names would end up in a run-off vote. Supporters selected the name "Riveters" in the final round of voting, with more than 50% of the nearly 10,000 total votes cast in its favor; other finalists included the "Renegades" and "Strikers". [6] [7]

Soon after its founding, the club announced it would debut in the 2025 USL W League season. [8] Clark, Benjamin (September 18, 2024). "Pittsburgh Kicks Off New Era with 'Riveters' Women's Soccer Team, Honoring Local History and Inspiring Future Athletes". Hoodline Pittsburgh. Retrieved September 18, 2024.</ref> On February 11, 2025, the Riveters were announced as members of the newly-formed Great Forest Division within USLW's Central Conference. [9]

Inaugural Season

On May 16, 2025, the Riveters played their first game, a 0-0 draw against Cleveland Force SC, in front of a sellout crowd of 6,077. [10] The club finished their inaugural season with a record of 6 wins, 1 loss, and 3 draws, clinching the Great Forest Division title and advancing to the Central Conference Playoffs. [11] The Riveters lost their first playoff game to the Minnesota Aurora FC, 2-0.

Seasons

As of July 4, 2025
SeasonLeaguePositionPlayoffs
LeagueConfPldWLDGFGAGDPtsPPGConf.Overall
Pittsburgh Riveters SC
2025 USLW Great Forest10613249+15212.101st21st R1
Total––10613249+15212.1---

Colors and badge

Unveiled on September 18, 2024, the Riveters have a color scheme of traditional Pittsburgh sports colors, black and gold. [12] The badge features Rosie the Riveter, initially drawn by Pittsburgh artist J. Howard Miller was working for the Westinghouse Electric Corporation's War Production Coordinating Committee to create a series of posters for the war effort during World War II. [13] The Riveters' badge was named the 2025 W League Best New Crest, winning 52% of the votes in the final round over Sioux Falls City FC. [14]

Stadium

Pittsburgh Riveters SC will play at Highmark Stadium, a 5,000-seat soccer-specific stadium in Station Square. The stadium is owned and operated by the Riverhounds organization. [15]

Honors

Team

References

  1. 1 2 "Stadium". Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Highmark Stadium". Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Pittsburgh joining USL W League in 2025". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ Warren, Allen (April 27, 2024). "Pittsburgh to get women's soccer team". WTAE. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ Miller, Natalie Reid (May 30, 2024). "Pittsburgh Riverhounds looking for name for new women's soccer team". WPXI. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  6. ↑ Larson, Mike (September 18, 2024). "Pittsburgh Riveters SC unveiled as Pittsburgh's new women's soccer team". Pittsburgh Business Times. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Pittsburgh Riveters unveiled as new USL W team coming to Highmark Stadium". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  8. ↑ "New women's soccer team Pittsburgh Riveters SC joins USL W League". USL W League. United Soccer League. December 12, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  9. ↑ https://www.uslwleague.com/news_article/show/1331094
  10. ↑ "Sellout crowd watches Riveters history begin with draw". Pittsburgh Riveters SC. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Riveters clinch division title on late winner". Pittsburgh Riveters SC. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  12. ↑ Damp, Patrick (September 18, 2024). "Pittsburgh Riverhounds reveal new women's team - Pittsburgh Riveters SC - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Pittsburgh Riveters unveiled as name, logo for W League team". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  14. ↑ Staff, USLWLeague com (March 31, 2025). "Pittsburgh Riveters SC wins 2025 W League Best New Crest". USL W League. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  15. ↑ Camerato, Tim (April 12, 2013). "Pittsburgh Riverhounds Find Permanent Home with New Stadium". wesa.fm. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
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