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Sounding Off on Soccer: Steel City FC men’s and women’s first teams to USL with club owner / director Tom Ovenden

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John Krysinsky
December 18, 2024

Photo courtesy Randy Warner

A new Episode of Sounding Off on Soccer is here!

Following last week’s news that Steel City FC first teams will be joining USL beginning in 2025, Tom Ovenden, SCFC’s owner / director, joins Pittsburgh Soccer Now‘s John Krysinsky to discuss the big move and look back at his club’s incremental growth over the years.

Among the topics John and Tom discussinclude:

Steel City’s ascension and growth as a club
Men’s team’s move from NPSL to USL League Two, thoughts on US Open Cup experience and continuity with players, coaches and Academy program’s contributions
Women’s team natural move to W League and having a close, geographic rival in the new Pittsburgh Riveters SC

And much more

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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).