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][9] On February 11, 2025, the Riveters were announced as members of the newly-formed Great Forest Division within USLW's Central Conference.[10]
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.[11] 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.[12] The Riveters lost their first playoff game to the Minnesota Aurora FC, 2-0.
Seasons
- As of July 4, 2025
| Season |
League |
Position |
Playoffs |
| League |
Conf |
Pld |
W |
L |
D |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Pts |
PPG |
Conf. |
Overall |
| Pittsburgh Riveters SC |
| 2025 |
USLW |
Great Forest |
10 |
6 |
1 |
3 |
24 |
9 |
+15 |
21 |
2.10 |
1st |
21st |
R1 |
| Total |
– |
– |
10 |
6 |
1 |
3 |
24 |
9 |
+15 |
21 |
2.1 |
- |
- |
- |
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Honors
Players
| Honor |
Player Name |
Season |
|---|
| Great Forest Divisional Player of the Year |
Abi Hugh |
2025 |
References
- "Stadium". Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- "Highmark Stadium". Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
- "Pittsburgh joining USL W League in 2025". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- Warren, Allen (April 27, 2024). "Pittsburgh to get women's soccer team". WTAE. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- Miller, Natalie Reid (May 30, 2024). "Pittsburgh Riverhounds looking for name for new women's soccer team". WPXI. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- Larson, Mike (September 18, 2024). "Pittsburgh Riveters SC unveiled as Pittsburgh's new women's soccer team". Pittsburgh Business Times. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- "Pittsburgh Riveters unveiled as new USL W team coming to Highmark Stadium". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- "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.
- 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.
- "USL W League unveils 2025 Divisional Alignment". February 11, 2025.
- "Sellout crowd watches Riveters history begin with draw". Pittsburgh Riveters SC. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- "Riveters clinch division title on late winner". Pittsburgh Riveters SC. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- Damp, Patrick (September 18, 2024). "Pittsburgh Riverhounds reveal new women's team - Pittsburgh Riveters SC - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- "Pittsburgh Riveters unveiled as name, logo for W League team". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- Staff, USLWLeague com (March 31, 2025). "Pittsburgh Riveters SC wins 2025 W League Best New Crest". USL W League. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- Camerato, Tim (April 12, 2013). "Pittsburgh Riverhounds Find Permanent Home with New Stadium". wesa.fm. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
FNB Stadium as seen from Mount Washington
FNB Stadium main stand
FNB Stadium
