Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast: Riverhounds’ historical run to the USL Championship Final with Mark Goodman and Matt Popchock

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John Krysinsky
November 19, 2025

It’s been quite a postseason run for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as they are USL Championship’s Eastern Conference champions for the the time in club history and will now be facing FC Tulsa in the League Final.

Photo Gallery: Hounds triumph in USL Eastern Conference Final, 1-0

Pittsburgh Soccer Now‘s John Krysinsky is joined on the Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast by fellow PSN contributors Mark ‘Soccer Rabbi’ Goodman and Matt Popchock who were all on hand at Highmark Stadium for Riverhounds 1-0 ECF triumph over Rhode Island, sharing their experiences from a memorable night in Pittsburgh soccer history and discuss the team’s chances in the League Final to be played on Saturday at Noon.

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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).