The greatest night in Pittsburgh soccer history. Surely. On the banks of the Monongahela River, and under the expecting eyes of the gorgeous city skyline in the distance, the Hounds clinched their first-ever Eastern Conference title and punched their ticket to the USL Championship Final. It was a nervy affair for most of the evening, but the home side couldn’t have dreamed it any better. Robbie Mertz as the hometown hero. Put his laces through a half chance, and sent his team, his neighbors, and his city one step closer to the promised land. We ran into his grandpa on the pitch after the final whistle, and saw him grinning from ear to ear just like all the other 6,745 dreamers who packed Highmark Stadium last night. They sang so loud they even got the famous freight trains that flank the pitch to toot for the team every time they passed by during the game. Just electric. This is one that’ll last for eternity, but as everyone affirmed on the way out, the job ain’t done just yet… 📸: ga...