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This is a preparation for a mass expansion of Dani Rovira's wikipedia page in 2024. I also give permission for Shmego2 to edit this page.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds

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2019

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After impressing during a trial with the club, Rovira signed with the USL Championship club Pittsburgh Riverhounds ahead of the 2019 USL Championship season on March 8, 2019.[1] While still fitting in with the team, he appeared as an unused substitute in the Riverhounds' second win of the season, 3-1 against Louisville City.[2][3] Rovira made his debut for the club in the 3-0 win over the Dayton Dutch Lions in the U.S. Open Cup. Rovira all but one minute before coming off for Kenardo Forbes.[4] Rovira got another chance in the Open Cup, coming off the bench in the narrow 1-0 win against Indy Eleven.[5] In the next match, Rovira played his first USL Championship game, starting in a 2-2 draw with Ottawa Fury. He would eventually be substituted for Noah Franke after 86 minutes of play.[6][7] The run in the US Open Cup would end in a 1-0 defeat to the Columbus Crew, though Rovira played his first ever ninety minutes for the club.[8][9] Rovira was dropped for the next few games but started against Philadelphia Union II. Rovira played 63 minutes and picked up a yellow card before getting replaced by Ryan James.[10] The Riverhounds would finish the regular season by getting first seed in the Eastern Conference.[11] Rovira came off the bench in the 7-0 win over Birmingham Legion, helping the club secure an infamous win in the 2019 USL Championship playoffs.[12] However, the playoff run would come to an end after a 2-1 defeat to Louisville.[13]

2020

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Rovira stayed with the Riverhounds for the 2020 USL Championship season, which was heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] Rovira started the first game of the season, a 3-1 win against Louisville. He played 62 minutes before getting replaced by Dakota Barnathan.[15] Rovira was then in and out of the first team, being a substitute against Philadelphia Union II but then getting to start against Indy Eleven.[16][17] Rovira got his first professional assist in the 2-0 win over Loudoun United. He played a long ball over the top which Steevan Dos Santos was able to get onto the end of and nutmeg Loudoun goalkeeper Colin Miller. However, Rovira was replaced by Jordan Dover in the first half due to an injury.[18][19] The injury kept him out for the next few games, though he returned to the team in a match against the New York Red Bulls II and then against Hartford Athletic.[20] The win against Hartford was able to clinch the Hounds a playoff spot.[21] The Riverhounds would once again go out of the playoffs at the hands of Louisville, losing 2-0 in a match which Rovira was an unused substitute.[22]

2021

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Initially unsigned to a new contract, Rovira was announced as resigned by the Riverhounds on January 18, 2021, signing on a season-long deal with an option for 2022.[23] Rovira played in the Riverhounds' first match of the 2021 USL Championship season, a 3-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Rovira played 61 minutes before Bob Lilley opted to sub him, Tommy Williamson, and Russell Cicerone out for Anthony Velarde, Louis Perez, and Todd Wharton.[24][25] Against the New York Red Bulls II, Rovira would get his first assist of the 2021 season while the Riverhounds also got their first win. Rovira won the ball back and sent a low cross in which Alex Dixon was able to get onto the end of. He also put in a solid defensive performance for the Riverhounds, making 3 tackles and also winning 10 out of 15 duels he went into.[26][27] Rovira and the Riverhounds then increased their streak by defeating Loudoun United, 3-2, during the midweek.[28] Rovira played in an unfamiliar position in the 1-0 win over Indy Eleven, starting the match as a central-midfielder compared to his regular full-back position. This result was able to secure a third-straight away victory for the Hounds.[29][30] Rovira put in a notable performance once again against Loudoun, creating 2 chances, winning 3 tackles, and making 7 interceptions in the 1-0 victory.[31] Rovira added his second assist of the season in a 3-2 win away against the Charleston Battery. Coming on in the 17th minute after an injury to Tom Judge, Rovira kept an overhit pass from Kenardo Forbes in play before finding Alex Dixon unmarked in the penalty area.[32] While the Riverhounds did end up making the playoffs, they were unable to participate in the match against the Birmingham Legion due to multiple players and/or coaches testing positive for COVID-19.[33]

2022

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Ahead of the 2022 USL Championship season, Rovira's contract option was picked up, keeping him at the club for a fourth year.[34] He did not appear in the first game of the Riverhounds season, a 3-0 win against Memphis 901, nor in the 2-1 win against Hartford Athletic.[35][36] He instead played his first game of the 2022 season against Loudoun United, starting in the 2-0 victory, getting a booking in the process before getting substituted for Robby Dambrot after 60 minutes.[37] Against FC Tulsa in a match that would turn out to be a 4-3 win, Rovira attempted to make a defensive play, though his outstretched boot tapped the ball towards goalkeeper Kevin Silva, who let the ball go through his legs. Rovira made up for the error, getting the assist on Dane Kelly's goal. Rovira would send a through ball which Kelly ran onto and slotted past the goalkeeper.[38][39] Rovira played in the 2-0 loss to FC Cincinnati in the U.S. Open Cup.[40] Rovira played in a 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rowdies, coming off the bench in the landslide defeat.[41] Rovira added his second assist of the season in the 3-0 win against the New York Red Bulls II, sending a through ball for Russell Cicerone to finish past Red Bulls keeper Derrek Chan. Rovira, on a yellow card, was subbed off a minute later.[42] Rovira added his second straight assist in a 1-0 win over Indy Eleven, assisting a late Albert Dikwa goal with yet another through ball, though the ball was lobbed this time.[43]

References

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  37. ^ "Kelly comes off bench to fire Hounds to 2-0 win over Loudoun". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  38. ^ "Hounds come out OK in Tulsa after wild 4-3 win". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  39. ^ Goodman, Mark Asher (2022-04-09). "FINAL: Riverhounds outlast Tulsa in a slugfest, 4-3". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
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