Pittsburgh Riveters W

Founding

The Riveters were first announced on April 27, 2024, by the Pittsburgh Riverhounds staff, without a name. A naming contest was held with public submissions accepted until June 21, when the top four names would end up in a run-off vote. Supporters selected the name "Riveters" in the final round of voting, with more than 50% of the nearly 10,000 total votes cast in its favor; other finalists included the "Renegades" and "Strikers".

Soon after its founding, the club announced it would debut in the 2025 USL W League season. On February 11, 2025, the Riveters were announced as members of the newly-formed Great Forest Division within USLW's Central Conference.

Inaugural Season

On May 16, 2025, the Riveters played their first game, a 0-0 draw against Cleveland Force SC, in front of a sellout crowd of 6,077. The club finished their inaugural season with a record of 6 wins, 1 loss, and 3 draws, clinching the Great Forest Division title and advancing to the Central Conference Playoffs. The Riveters lost their first playoff game to the Minnesota Aurora FC, 2-0.

2020's

The Riveters finished the 2026 season with an unbeaten 9-0-1 record, winning their second-consecutive Great Forest Division title and finishing with the second-best record in the league. After clinching the divisional crown, the Riveters were also selected to host the Central Conference Playoffs at F.N.B. Stadium for the second-straight season.