Pittsburgh Riveters SC


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 Highmark Stadium, a soccer-specific stadium located in Station Square. The Riveters are the sister club to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, a member of the USL Championship, the second tier of American soccer.

History

Founding

The Riveters were first announced on April 27, 2024, by the Pittsburgh Riverhounds staff, without a name. A naming contest was held with public submissions accepted until June 21, 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".
Soon after its founding, the club announced it would debut in the 2025 USL W League season. On February 11, 2025, the Riveters were announced as members of the newly-formed Great Forest Division within USLW's Central Conference.

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. 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. The Riveters lost their first playoff game to the Minnesota Aurora FC, 2-0.

Seasons

Colors and badge

Unveiled on September 18, 2024, the Riveters have a color scheme of traditional Pittsburgh sports colors, black and gold. 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. 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.

Stadium

Pittsburgh Riveters SC will play at Highmark Stadium, a 5,000-seat soccer-specific stadium in Station Square. The stadium is owned and operated by the Riverhounds organization.

Honors

Team

  • USL W League
  • * Great Forest Division : 2025

    Players