Riverhounds SC Reaction: Sims double leads Hounds to Open Cup victory

Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

Riverhounds SC returned to Lamar Hunt US Open Cup competition after a two-year hiatus, beating the Maryland Bobcats, 2-0, on a soggy Tuesday night at Highmark Stadium. With the victory, Pittsburgh advances to the third round of the Open Cup for the third consecutive tournament.

FINAL: Riverhounds SC 2, Maryland Bobcats FC 0 (US Open Cup 2nd round)

First-year pro Toby Sims netted twice while Jahmali Waite recorded his first clean sheet as Riverhounds SC keeper on his first start with the club.

With the victory, the Hounds will now have to wait until Friday to find out who they will face in the USOC third round when US Soccer arranges a draw.

After the game, we caught up with head coach Bob Lilley and the Hounds’ hero of the night, Toby Sims.

Twitter reaction #USOC2022

#USOC2022 Round 2: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC remain undefeated in 2022. Toby Sims’ two goals moved the Hounds forward #NISA side Maryland Bobcats FC and in the third round.

Summary by CJ Cunningham: https://t.co/PFsBBInhJj#PITvMD #HOUNDTAHN #For everyone pic.twitter.com/HOtlWny6c6

— TheCup.us (@usopencup) April 6, 2022

Hey @rogbennettif the current score holds in this dreary cold rain, we @RiverhoundsSC fans will dream of hosting an EMM ELL ESS club in the next round of @opencup. This stadium will be packed! #PatchAtThePark @MenInBlazers pic.twitter.com/QV4Vf2GciC

— Michael Marinus (@MichaelMarinus) April 6, 2022

Tony Sims makes tracks. Celebrating quality, questionable garnish

— Charles Wormald (@Charlie_Wormald) April 6, 2022

Great learning experience for the boys tonight against a very good opponent. Nothing to be ashamed of. Very proud of the boys tonight! Thanks for the hospitality @RiverhoundsSC

—Jide (@md_jide) April 6, 2022

The Englishman wins it for the Hounds. To like.

— John Battersby (@JohnBatty64) April 6, 2022

Happy to support the @RiverhoundsSCeven in the rain! #TCMS #COYT pic.twitter.com/nytFp2cgaq

— Thiel College Men’s Soccer (@ThielMensSoccer) April 6, 2022

There will be 17 MLS teams entering in the 3rd round, or one of the other 2nd round winners. The draw will dictate.

— John Krysinsky (@JohnKrysinsky) April 6, 2022

John Krysinsky has covered football and other sports for many years for various publications and media. He is also the author of ‘Miracle on the Mon’ – a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years at Highmark Stadium with the leading and centered narrative of a remarkable game that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, served as a color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup matches and the International Champions Cup in the United States. . Krysinsky also served as head men’s soccer coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to first winning seasons and first playoff berths (1996-98); Northern Catholic Boys Head Coach (2007-08), Shady Side Academy Boys Associate Head Coach (2009-2014).