Pitt Men's Soccer

Sounding off on Soccer: Big wins for Hounds, Pitt plus talkin’ USMNT and City United FC

by
John Krysinsky
October 12, 2021

We rounded up a full Pittsburgh Soccer Now crew as Mark Goodman, Matt Popchock and Jordan Smith joined John Krysinsky for another edition of Sounding Off on Soccer on Pittsburgh Sports Live.

In this episode, among the topics discussed included:

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC earned its fourth consecutive playoff berth with an impressive performance against front-running Tampa Bay; how will they fare in rematch at Miami?
The Pitt Panthers have serious talent now, but which of the top players from Pitt’s nationally ranked team can make the jump to the next level?
Discussing the United States Men’s National Team’s prospects after a stumble vs Panama in CONCACAF qualifying rounds
More soccer is good, right? Everyone shares their thoughts on the emergence of Pittsburgh’s newest soccer club, Pittsburgh City United FC

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).