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#PGHSOCCER NIGHTS 2017: Hounds Game Times Set

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John Krysinsky
February 6, 2017

Highmark Stadium – Pittsburgh’s Mecca for Soccer

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have announced start times for their home dates for the 2017 season. Hosting 16 matches at Highmark Stadium this year, the Hounds will play their first two games at 5 p.m. with the remaining 14 starting at 7 p.m.

The club kicks off 2017 with back-to-back matches at home, facing the defending USL champion New York Red Bulls II on Saturday, March 25 and FC Cincinnati the following weekend on Saturday, April 1.
The early kickoffs for the March and early April games may provide for slightly warmer weather earlier in the day, and it appears there’s no conflicts for the Hounds with Penguins games on either Saturday.
Hopefully for the Hounds, this will help with attendance and help the team get off to a positive start at the gate after seeing attendance taper off in the past few years.

CLICK HERE FOR PITTSBURGH SOCCER REPORT’s ONE-on-ONE INTERVIEW WITH HOUNDS COACH DAVE BRANDT

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE RIVERHOUNDS 2017 SCHEDULE

In addition, the Hounds will be hosting at least one Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament game (likely May 17 or 31?) — and two preseason friendlies (see our Riverhounds page for full preseason schedule).

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John Krysinsky

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).