After a postseason berth in 2015, the Riverhounds were unable to either push on, or even retain the form that had thrilled fans at Highmark Stadium this year. Part of that could have been due to the departure of midfield talisman Rob Vincent to D.C. United, but the team’s run of one win in its first 11 games put it in a hole it couldn’t dig out of.

That brought about a coaching change midseason, with legendary college coach David Brandt tasked with overhauling the Riverhounds and making the side playoff contenders again. Some moves came during the season, but a renovated lineup could be in the cards for the new season after few players shone brightly this summer.