Pittsburgh Riveters SC

Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast: Scott Gibson guides Riveters’ vision in exhilarating first season

by
John Krysinsky
July 3, 2025

On the eve of the Pittsburgh Riveters SC first-ever postseason appearance, the squad’s Head Coach, Scott Gibson sat down with Pittsburgh Soccer Now’s John Krysinsky for an insightful interview session.

Having been there to help foster the start and as a constant in the incremental growth and ascension of the Riverhounds Development Academy, Gibson was tabbed to take the role as the first-ever coach of W League League squad that would play at Highmark Stadium and generate a new level of excitement for women’s soccer.

“It’s been amazing,” Gibson said.

“We’ve we’ve loved every minute of it. You know, since we started building the team back. Well, when that whatever that was last last October, November, that journey began, you know with the first player, Tessa (Dellarose), and then it just sort of went from there. And and that was a that was a fun journey. I mean, obviously, we’ve came a long way since then, you know, and I just think it’s I think it’s amazing for our organization. You know that not only the players who have been the players have been absolutely fantastic, but the support staff too.”

You can listen to the full interview here:

Among topics Gibson discusses includes:

Whirlwind first season at helm
Ups and downs of first-ever campaign
Building a team identity and style of play as Gibson cites: “You build culture, you build identity, and that kind of bleeds into how you play”
Roster Building
Thoughts on upcoming postseason match vs Minnesota Aurora and hosting Central Conference Semifinals and hoping to reach Sunday night’s final

and much more…

Related TopicsHighmark Stadium Pittsburgh Women's Soccer Riveters SC Scott Gibson USL W-League Women's soccer

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).