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Sounding Off on Soccer: From Pittsburgh to Gibraltar, Michael Monsour remains a man on a mission

by
John Krysinsky
April 19, 2023

Michael Monsour, who came to the forefront of the Pittsburgh soccer scene in 2021, when he announced he would be starting up a new soccer club: Pittsburgh City United FC, joins John Krysinsky on the latest episode of Sounding Off on Soccer.

Now the owner of Manchester ’62, a top division club in Gibraltar, Monsour discusses his experience with the club which was founded 60 years ago in honor of the historic Manchester United Football Club of the English Premier League.

This week, Manchester 62’s U23 squad captured the 2023 Intermediate Cup.

pic.twitter.com/oCRMYUV7QB

— Manchester 1962 FC (@Man62FC) April 18, 2023

Monsour continues on his mission to promote head safety and at the forefront of promoting safety measures to prevent head traumas in soccer. In fact, he continues to encourage all his players to wear protective head gear for their games.

This initiative has won over some of its initial critics.

Up close it seems @Man62FC players are all wearing a new type of headgear in today's match in the @GibraltarFL against @EuropaPointFC.

I was a big critic of the usage of this protective gear but given all the neurological news/science it would seem daft not protecting your head. pic.twitter.com/Jy8SUxR3VI

— Gibraltar Football Gossip (@GibFootyGossip) April 15, 2023

Special Announcement : Manchester 62 Owner Announces Plans to Submit Report over the coming months to UEFA regarding the need for stronger concussion safety measures in football Report will be called The 2023 Global Football Headgear Initiative Report #concussionawareness… pic.twitter.com/tv91lhAiE7

— Manchester 1962 FC (@Man62FC) March 28, 2023

Monsour’s journey will also be captured by a documentary, which he discusses more on the podcast.

First poster reveal of the documentary “More Than A Game” A series following @Man62FC ‘s historic concussion safety initiative during the 2022-2023 season. #concussionsafety #AlzheimersCare #DementiaCare #morethanagame pic.twitter.com/ppCfgbdAdm

— Manchester 1962 FC (@Man62FC) March 17, 2023

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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).