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Sounding Off on Soccer: Riverhounds’ missing ingredient, plus Steel City FC’s Nolan Hutter on US Open Cup Qualifying run

On the latest episode of Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast, Pittsburgh Soccer Now’s John Krysinsky discusses the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC one key missing ingredient as they get set to host Rhode Island FC in the USL Championship’s Eastern Conference Final on Saturday.

Then, John is joined by Steel City FC’s Nolan Hutter, who’s been helping lead Pittsburgh’s USL League Two makeshift squad through 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying:

Among the topics John and Nolan discuss include:
  • Steel City’s quest to get into the US Open Cup proper tournament by way of qualifying with a makeshift roster
  • How the makeshift roster came together and playing for Head Coach Dan Brower
  • What it means to represent Steel City FC
  • Thoughts on his alma mater Robert Morris’s chances in the Horizon League playoffs

and much more!

 

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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).

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