Robbie Mertz grew up in the Pittsburgh area and is now looking to help make more history for his hometown team this weekend with the Riverhounds.

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are heading to Tulsa, Oklahoma to compete for their first ever USL title and are on a historic run that means so much to the program but especially to Mertz, who's played a big part for his hometown club.

"A 22 year old kid, really, out of college, and now I have a wife and a son," Mertz said.

Riverhounds midfielder Robbie Mertz grew up in the Pittsburgh area and in some ways, grew up with the organization.

"Him being from here, it means a lot to him," said midfielder Daniel Griffin. "He's someone who's vocal and has leadership in the group."

Mertz plays a significant role for the Riverhounds club that has already

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