Women’s Professional Soccer made its debut Friday May 16th at Highmark Stadium as the Pittsburgh Riveters took on the Cleveland Force. This was the inaugural USL W League match for both teams.

The ramp up to this has been a calculated one by the parent owners, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, who have put in place a large ground network of staff and resources to make this come true, marking the return of a women’s pro sports team important to the city.

“This is a rallying cry for women’s sports in Pittsburgh,” said Jeff Garner, president of Pittsburgh Riveters and Pittsburgh Riverhounds. “We’re proud to introduce this team to the community — not just as athletes but as the next generation of Riveters who will carry forward the legacy of strength, resilience and pride in our city.”