Schalke mascot Erwin delights Royal Blues fans in Pittsburgh
As part of the club's profile-raising efforts in the United States, Schalke mascot Erwin undertook a whistle-stop trip to Pittsburgh to coincide with the club's Matchday 34's game at Ingolstadt.
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Erwin met local Schalke supporters and had a meet-and-greet session with Amo, the mascot of local professional outfit, the Pittsburg Riverhounds. On 19 May, Amo and Erwin took a tour of the Steel City, visiting local landmarks such as the Duquesne Incline and Market Square.
The following day there was a 'Schalke Watch Party' public viewing experience for the Royal Blues' final match of the season, a 1-1 draw at Ingolstadt.
This is the second major initiative from the club to cater for their growing presence in America recently, following a special screening of the Revierderby against Borussia Dortmund in St. Louis, Missouri in early April.
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Schalke recently announced that American teenagers Weston McKennie (18) and Haji Wright (19) have been promoted to the senior squad for the 2017/18 season.
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