CORAOPOLIS, Pa. —

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are preparing to play in their first USL Championship Final, and the community gathered Thursday to send the team off with enthusiasm and support.

With drums playing and fans cheering, the Riverhounds are aiming to make history by winning the championship. Advertisement

"This is the biggest moment in their history. And for the city of Pittsburgh and its sports teams, the biggest moment probably since the Stanley Cup run in 2017," Riverhounds fan Matthew Baldwin said.

Baldwin hopes to pass on his passion for Pittsburgh soccer to his 6-month-old son, who was with him at the send-off for the Riverhounds.

Cheyenne Hallwirth, another young fan, shared her excitement, saying, "I want to see the Riverhounds."

The players reciprocated by greeting

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