Rachael Palmer

1 week ago | pittsburghsoccernow.com | Rachael Palmer |Rachael Kriger

What a difference 10 days makes. Just ask the Pittsburgh Riveters what a little over a week can do for a team. On June 5, the Riveters tied Erie Sports Center, 1-1, on the road. The team let up a late equalizer to Erie, heading down I-79 thinking about what could have been more. This time, the tale of the tape between the two sides was drastically different. The Riveters remained unbeaten at home after a 7-o win.

1 month ago | post-gazette.com | Ken Wunderley |Rachael Palmer |Will Aldrich |Keith Barnes

The rematch offered a new chapter in the rivalry between Carmichaels and Union. After a 10-8 barnburner won by Union in the 2023 WPIAL title match, Thursday’s WPIAL Class 1A championship was always going to be a pitchers’ duel. It only took three outs to decide who would hoist the trophy, and the Scotties got it done in the bottom of the sixth to win 3-0 at Lilley Field in California. “This one feels fantastic,” Union coach Doug Fisher said.

1 month ago | pittsburghsoccernow.com | Rachael Palmer |Rachael Kriger

From one Waldrum to another, there isn’t a whole lot of change happening with the Pitt women’s soccer program’s announcement of a new head coach. Ben Waldrum has been elevated to head coach, replacing his father, Randy. However, the senior Waldrum isn’t stepping into retirement just yet. The longtime collegiate coach is moving to the technical director role for Pitt women’s soccer. As Pitt coach for the last seven season, Randy built a program from bottom-feeder in the ACC to a legitimate contender.