EP 62: Riverhounds Owner Tuffy Shallenberger on Championship Run, Stadium Expansion & Pittsburgh Soccer’s Rise

In this special edition of Off Set with Larry Richert & The Big Man Jay Caufield, the guys sit down with Tuffy Shallenberger — owner of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and the driving force behind one of the city’s most exciting sports stories.Tuffy shares how he first got involved with the Riverhounds, the moment he went from fan to owner, and why Pittsburgh is ready for big-time soccer. He breaks down the club’s incredible championship run, the rise of women’s soccer through the Riveters, and the vision behind the Highmark Stadium expansion to 15,000+ seats — a move that could elevate the Riverhounds to Division I status.From sellout crowds and youth academy growth to the economic impact of a new mid-size concert venue on the South Side, this conversation dives deep into the future of Pittsburgh sports.Topics covered:The Riverhounds’ path to the USL ChampionshipHighmark Stadium expansion & MLS-level aspirationsGrowing youth soccer and the 5,000-player academy pipelineThe rise of women’s soccer in PittsburghStadium atmosphere, attendance records & community impactTuffy’s personal journey from construction to sports ownershipWhat to expect in the championship matchup vs. TulsaSponsored by Henderson Brothers & Rohrich Automotive. Produced by 1TEAM Media.