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Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast: Thoughts on USL’s Division One gamble, two Pittsburgh W-League teams, Steel City to League Two and Riverhounds preseason

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John Krysinsky
February 20, 2025

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Pittsburgh Soccer Now‘s John Krysinsky and Colton Coreschi cover an array of topics in the latest episode of Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast, including:

USL announces plans for Division One league to launch in 2027. Will the Riverhounds SC be one of the teams considered?
Pittsburgh contrasting W-League clubs — what each bring to the table as there’s an added level of excitement coming with Riveters SC inaugural campaign and Steel City FC’s first year in new league
Improvements to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup schedule and participants in 2025 along with what to be watching for in the early rounds along with Riverhounds’ prospects as they’ll enter the tournament in the Third Round.
Added thoughts on Riverhounds roster and preseason

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).