Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC is a staple of the USL Championship, operating in the league's Eastern Conference. The club calls Highmark Stadium, a scenic soccer-specific venue along the Monongahela River, its home. Founded in 1998, the Riverhounds wear the city's traditional black and gold and are led by head coach Bob Lilley. One of the USL's original franchises, the team's name pays homage to the city's historic riverfront and the barges that once traveled its waters. The club's peak era has been in the modern period under Lilley's stewardship, consistently reaching the USL Championship playoffs and contending for the Eastern Conference title with a disciplined and defensively stout style. The current squad is built on a solid defensive foundation and looks to creative players in midfield to generate offense. The Riverhounds boast a dedicated and loyal supporter's group, the Steel Army, creating a formidable atmosphere at intimate Highmark Stadium. The Riverhounds remain a model of consistency and community connection in American soccer's second division.