Quaker Valley alum and Chatham standout Bennett Haas contributes to US Deaf Men’s National Team’s 3-1-win vs Germany

On Sunday, in a send-off match ahead of 2025 Deaflympics, US Men’s Deaf National Team defeated Germany, 3-1, at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.

Former Quaker Valley High School standout who currently attends and plays soccer for Chatham University, Bennett Haas, made his fourth appearance for the squad, when he came on in the 68th minute.

The match was part of a doubleheader event, with the U.S. Women’s National Team playing against Portugal 

Goals were scored by Samson Abraham, Michael Schmid, and Tate Lancaster in securing the win for the US in the friendly.

This was an important match for the US side as it continues preparations for November’s Deaflympics in Japan.

In previous appearances, Haas has registered one start and registered a goal and an assist in the US 4-0 Pan American Games win vs Mexico to secure the bronze medal.

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Haas excelled at Quaker Valley, where he played in the 2023 WPIAL Boys Class 2A title match against South Park.  Before that match, he was a special guest on Kids on the Pitch Podcast with John Krysinsky.  In his first two seasons at Chatham, Haas made 29 appearances, with 10 starts (all this year), scoring three goals and adding two assists.

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Recently, former Seton LaSalle standout, Tyler Stack, has also trained and competed with US Men’s Deaf National Team.

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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).