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BREAKING DOWN THE HOUNDS: On The Verge

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John Krysinsky
May 24, 2017

Who: Riverhounds (4-4-2) vs. Harrisburg City Islanders (2-3-3)
• When: 6:31 p.m.
• Where: FNB Field, Harrisburg
• Video: USL YouTube
• Boxscore: USL Match Center
• Media notes: Hounds | Harrisburg

Corey Hertzog scored the lone goal in the team’s first meeting on April 29. (Photo Courtesy Pittsburgh Riverhounds)

Having already won the first match between the teams this season in Pittsburgh, the Riverhounds are now on the verge of a great opportunity on Wednesday to reclaim the Keystone Derby Cup against in-state rivals Harrisburg in the third season that the teams are competing for the honor to lift the trophy.
Most importantly, the Hounds will look to rebound after a rough week in which they were defeated in the U.S. Open Cup by a lower division team, 3-1, and took a hard-fought loss to Louisville City FC, who surged past them in the USL’s Eastern Conference standings.

You can find my complete pregame notes and live file to follow during the game on DK Pittsburgh Sports.

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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).