Riverhounds bringing women's soccer team to Pittsburgh

Women's sports are getting a boost in Pittsburgh.

A new elite soccer team will join the Riverhounds at Highmark Stadium in 2025.

The owners of the Riverhounds announced Saturday they're bringing a women's United Soccer League expansion team to the city.

“As we experience the remarkable growth of women’s soccer globally, it’s imperative that we not only acknowledge, but actively champion the immense talent and passion that exists within our own communities,” Riverhounds President Jeff Garner said. “By establishing a pathway for girls in our region to pursue the highest levels of soccer, particularly those emerging from our esteemed Riverhounds Development Academy, we are not just creating opportunities, we are fulfilling dreams.”

It's a pre-professional team, a stepping stone to the pros.

More information about the W League team will be released in the upcoming months.