- The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC have signed 22-year-old midfielder Sam Bassett to a one-year deal with a club option for 2027.
- Bassett spent last season with the Colorado Rapids, splitting time between the MLS club and their reserve team in MLS Next Pro.
- Bassett is a native of Wheat Ridge, Colorado and is a product of the Rapids Academy. He had a successful college career at the University of Denver, winning the Summit League Midfielder of the Year award in 2023 and 2024.