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Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast: Steel City FC’s HC Tom Ovenden on high stakes rematch vs Riveters SC

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John Krysinsky
June 25, 2025

Steel City FC women’s first team is preparing for the final weekend of the regular season in the club’s first-go around in the USL W League. Head Coach Tom Ovenden jumps on with Pittsburgh Soccer Now‘s John Krysinsky to talk about the season to this point, this Friday’s high-stakes match-up vs Riveters at Highmark Stadium (7 pm kickoff) as both teams are vying for Great Forest Division top spot and 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).