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BREAKING DOWN THE HOUNDS: Back In League

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John Krysinsky
May 20, 2017

Former Robert Morris standout Devon “Speedy” Williams returns with LouCity FC. Photographer: Stuart Geiger/EM Dash Photography

• Who: Riverhounds (4-3-2) vs. Louisville City FC (3-1-3)
• When: 7:01 p.m.
• Where: Highmark Stadium
• Video: USL YouTube
• Boxscore: USL Match Center
• Media notes: Hounds | Louisville
Who would have thought at the beginning of the season that tonight’s match would pit a pair of teams looking to stay near the top of the USL Eastern Conference standings.
Sure, Louisville City FC is a strong outfit, with a lot of key returning players and some solid off-season acquisitions, are currently in fourth place despite a choppy form of late that’s seen two draws and a loss at league-leading Tampa Bay. In contrast, the Riverhounds are surging in league play, winning three in a row.

Here’s my additional pregame notes and link to my game-day blog on DK Pittsburgh Sports.

If you missed it earlier in the week, Louisville City defeated local amateur club Tartan Devils FC, 9-0 at Highmark Stadium in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

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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).