PITTSBURGH - Out with the old, in with the new for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

Kevin Kerr, now a veteran leader on the team, and the Riverhounds head into the 2016 USL season coping with the exits of multiple key contributors on – and off – the field.

The sale of Rob Vincent on Feb. 17 left a large void in Pittsburgh’s midfield. Vincent, 25, departed for D.C. United and Major League Soccer with 24 goals in 78 USL games (28 goals in 86 games overall) during his time with the Riverhounds. The Englishman rode his 18 goals in 2015 to a USL All-League First Team selection and a climb up the American soccer league ladder.

Riverhounds Head Coach Mark Steffens faces a tough challenge replacing Vincent’s contributions on game days, according to Kerr, beyond just the goals he scored.

“I don’t know if one person will fill [his role],” Kerr said of Vincent. “We’ll definitely miss him on and off the field.”

The German-born Scot spoke fondly of his former teammate, lamenting the effect of his loss, while placing numerous plaudits upon Vincent.

“He’s one of the hardest working professionals,” Kerr said. “He’s got what he deserved. I’m confident he’ll do well in D.C., but if he doesn’t it won’t be for a lack of trying on his part.”