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Hounds Name McGaig PDL/U-23s Coach

For the third time in the three years the Pittsburgh Riverhounds U-23 team will have a new coach.

James McCaig will lead the club’s Under-23 team during this year’s USL Premier Development League season.
McCaig joined the Riverhounds Development Academy’s coaching staff in January. The native of Welwyn Garden City in England spent three years coaching within Arsenal F.C.’s youth development structure before moving to the United States in 2011.
He holds a UEFA “B” coaching license in addition to the NSCAA Premier Diploma and English F.A. badges. McCaig’s recent coaching experience includes stints at Concordia University Chicago and Barton College in Wilson, North Carolina.
The Hounds return to the PDL Central Conference’s Great Lakes Division alongside strong competition from defending champion K-W United and 2014 winners the Michigan Bucks.
Michigan provides a stern opening test for the young Hounds when the season commences May 25 at Highmark Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
K-W United travels to Pittsburgh four days later for a Sunday afternoon meeting at 2 p.m.

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).

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