Pittsburgh Riveters SC
American soccer team
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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 F.N.B. 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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| Full name | Pittsburgh Riveters Soccer Club | ||
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| Founded | April 27, 2024 | ||
| Stadium | F.N.B. Stadium Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania[1] | ||
| Capacity | 5,000[1] | ||
| Owner | Tuffy Shallenberger | ||
| Head coach | Scott Gibson | ||
| League | USL W League | ||
| Website | riveterssc.com | ||
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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][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
Colors and badge
Unveiled on September 18, 2024, the Riveters have a color scheme of traditional Pittsburgh sports colors, black and gold.[13] 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.[14] 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.[15]
Kits Sponsors
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Charly | Breeze Airways |
| 2026 - present | Hummel | SportsPITTSBURGH |
Stadium
Pittsburgh Riveters SC will play at F.N.B. Stadium, a 5,000-seat soccer-specific stadium in Station Square. The stadium is owned and operated by the Riverhounds organization.[16]
FNB Stadium as seen from Mount Washington
FNB Stadium main stand
FNB Stadium
Honors
Team
- USL W League
- Great Forest Division (1): 2025
Players
| Honor | Player Name | Season |
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| Great Forest Divisional Player of the Year | Abi Hugh | 2025 |
