Say hello to the new women's soccer team, Pittsburgh Riveters SC

The upcoming Pittsburgh women’s USL soccer team has its name.

The Pittsburgh Riveters, inspired by the Pittsburgh-born “Rosie the Riveter” WWII-era poster, is the name of the new team.

The logo incorporates the famous symbol of female empowerment that was created by an employee at Westinghouse, J. Howard Miller.

The team name was decided through a “community-wide ‘Name the Team’ poll.”

Multiple people suggested the name and, in the poll, won 53 percent of the almost 10,000 votes cast.

“Rosie the Riveter is more than just an image from our past, she’s a symbol of what we believe in as an organization,” said Jeff Garner, President of Pittsburgh Riveters SC and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. “The resilience, unity, and courage she represents are the same traits we want our players and fans to embrace as we embark on this new chapter for Pittsburgh sports. This team is not only honoring history but also creating its own path for future generations.”

The Riveters will begin playing next year and will play their home matches at Highmark Stadium, where brother team, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, play their games.

“We’re already hard at work building the inaugural Riveters’ team and are very excited about the level of talent we’ll be able to showcase on the field next summer,” said Dan Visser , Sporting Director of the Riveters and Riverhounds. “We’re confident this special group of women will not only give fans something to cheer about, but also inspire the next generation of young girls in Western Pennsylvania and beyond.”