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Sounding Off On Soccer Podcast: Jackson Walti’s hitting his stride with the Riverhounds

In his second season as a professional, and his first full season with the Riverhounds, Jackson Walti is starting to catch his stride, finding his place as a key part of the midfield rotation.

In the Hounds homestand through July, which lasted four matches, the former Pitt men’s soccer captain was in the starting eleven and played the full 90 minutes in each match — contributing to the club’s turnaround that followed a 10 match league winless streak.

Riverhounds Notebook: Bigger roles for Jackson Walti and Emmanuel ‘EJ’ Johnson help shift the tide and club’s push to the postseason

Earlier this week, Walti joined John Krysinsky for an interview, which has now available in Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast.

In this interview, some of the topics covered included:

  • Hounds 1-1 draw vs Loudoun United last Saturday
  • Adjusting to playing for Riverhounds/Bob Lilley’s system, style of play
  • Playing alongside veterans Kenardo Forbes, Danny Griffin, Robbie Mertz
  • Being one of many Pitt players in the pros
  • College vs Pros in terms of travel/schedule
  • And much more

 

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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).

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