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Pittsburgh Riverhounds Win First USL Championship on Penalties in Tulsa

A shutout postseason capped by Eric Dick’s MVP performance delivered the breakthrough title.

Overview

  • The final finished 0-0 after extra time at ONEOK Field, with Pittsburgh prevailing 5-3 in the shootout.
  • Goalkeeper Eric Dick made five saves in the match, added a stop in penalties, and was named Final MVP.
  • Pittsburgh kept clean sheets in all four playoff matches and, per the team, became the first champion to allow no goals in the postseason.
  • Interim coach Rob Vincent guided the team after Bob Lilley was placed on administrative leave and, at 35, became the youngest coach to win the USL Championship.
  • Beto Ydrach converted the decisive fifth-round penalty, and the team returned to Pittsburgh to a fan welcome as staff noted minor damage to the trophy from celebrations.