PITTSBURGH (May 2, 2017) – Pittsburgh Riverhounds defender Joe Greenspan has been named to the USL Team of the Week after playing an instrumental role in the first clean sheet of the season for Pittsburgh, a 1-0 victory over the Harrisburg City Islanders this past weekend.

Greenspan posted a season-high four tackles, while also leading the team with four clearances, in round one of the Keystone Derby Cup, presented K&L Gates and the Pennsylvania Lottery.

Joining the club on loan from MLS side Minnesota United FC this past April, Greenspan has started in four matches, playing the full 90 minutes in each. He’s provided a steadying presence alongside Jamal Jack at the center back position, ranking second on the club in clearances (23) and fifth in tackles (11).

The Westfield, New Jersey native is also one of five Hounds to have recorded an assist this season, helping on Kay Banjo’s tally in a 1-1 draw at the Charlotte Independence on April 15.

Greenspan is only the second Hounds defender to have earned Team of the Week honors since the start of the 2015 season – Sergio Campbell being the other in August of 2016.

The Hounds will look to keep momentum, hosting Toronto FC II (1-2-3) tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the USL Game of the Week. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Riverhounds.com. Fans can also catch the match live on the WatchESPN app.

For further information on the USL Team of the Week for week six, visit USLsoccer.com.