Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy

USL Pittsburgh Riverhounds Youth Academy

Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy is the youth-development program tied to USL professional club Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, established in 2007 with curriculum initially designed in association with Everton FC of the English Premier League.

Programs for Kids

Programming spans grassroots through competitive teams across three regional facility hubs. Programs include:
- Technical Training Academy
- Grassroots Training Program
- RDA City (competitive teams, Pittsburgh)
- RDA Connellsville
- RDA North Huntingdon
- Goalkeeper coaching courses
- Summer camps
- High school summer league

What's Included

• Three regional development hubs (City, Connellsville, North Huntingdon)
• Curriculum designed in association with Everton FC
• Connection to USL pro environment via Riverhounds SC

Experience

The academy develops approximately 1,300 youth players. Stated philosophy emphasizes "skill-driven system of development, focusing on individual player improvement rather than winning team competitions" - a structural choice many youth clubs claim but few formalize.