Robbie Mertz Signs New Contract with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC has secured midfielder Robbie Mertz with a new two-year contract, which includes a club option for the 2028 USL Championship season, pending league approval. A native of Pittsburgh and a graduate of Upper St. Clair High School, Mertz has been a key player for the Riverhounds since joining as a rookie in 2019. After a brief period with Atlanta United 2 in 2021, he returned to the Hounds midway through the 2022 season, marking his seventh year with the team.
Sporting Director Dan Visser expressed enthusiasm about Mertz's return, highlighting his crucial role in the team's playoff success. Mertz notably scored the decisive goal in the Eastern Conference Final, leading the Hounds to their first USL Championship title. With 23 goals and 22 assists, he is among only three players in club history to achieve this milestone. Mertz's contributions have solidified his status as a significant figure in the team's history as they prepare for their title defense in the upcoming season.
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