The PIAA State Soccer Playoffs are officially here, and we have an incredible episode lined up for the Kids on the Pitch Podcast! We are thrilled to welcome David Tyberg, Boys Head Coach at Taylor Allderdice High School, as our special guest to preview the opening round of the state tournament.
Allderdice earned their spot in the state bracket following a gritty, impressive pair of tight postseason victories last week over State College and Erie McDowell.
Coach Thyberg’s squad has battled through a rigorous schedule this fall—facing off against several top-tier WPIAL (District 7) Class 3A and 4A powerhouses—which has battle-tested the Dragons for what lies ahead.
Wednesday night at 6:00 PM, Allderdice will enjoy home-turf advantage on the South Side at George K. Cupples Stadium, where they host WPIAL Class 4A runner-up North Allegheny. Pittsburgh Soccer Now will be on-site with live coverage!
📋 Episode Rundown & Segment
- Coach David Tyberg Q&A: PSN’s John Krysinsky sat down with Coach Tyberg to discuss Allderdice’s hard-fought path out of the sub-regional qualifiers, how their demanding schedule prepares them for the state stage, and what it means to bring a high-stakes PIAA Class 4A showdown right to Cupples Stadium against a powerhouse like North Allegheny.
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Fact or Fiction — Special PIAA Edition: We’re bringing back a fan-favorite segment with a fun, fast-paced round of Fact or Fiction testing Coach Tyberg’s soccer knowledge, district history, and state tournament trivia!
- Rundown of PIAA First Round Schedule. John shares the schedule for the first two days of the tournament.
BOYS SOCCER PIAA FIRST ROUND BRACKETS & FIRST ROUND SCHEDULE
GIRLS SOCCER PIAA FIRST ROUND BRACKETS & FIRST ROUND SCHEDULE
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