The idea is to put more than 15,000 seats into Highmark Stadium while maintaining the view of Downtown Pittsburgh, opening the door for more events to come over to the South Shore.

The Riverhounds announced an expansion at Highmark Stadium. The plan will increase seating from 5,000 to 15,000 and provide the soccer club an opportunity to enhance its status in USL competition. Owner Tuffy Shallenberger says a 15,