John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets including 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 United States. 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).

Stories By John Krysinsky

Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 5 hours ago

Hounds settle for third straight preseason draw vs Loudoun United

The preseason continues to bring mixed bag as far as results are concerned for the Riverhounds SC, as they played to...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 17 hours ago

Riverhounds SC Notebook: Battle for roster spots continues

This will be a relatively short edition of the Riverhounds SC Notebook, as the club is already in midst of week...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 days ago

New Hounds: Club signs defender Skylar Thomas and goalkeeper Danny Vitiello

The Riverhounds boosted its roster on Tuesday, announcing the signing of two players that have been on trial with the club...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 6 days ago

Riverhounds SC Notebook: Addressing the latest preseason questions

The Riverhounds SC have played four preseason matches, coming up short against Penn State and Pitt’s men’s teams, losing to the...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 1 week ago

Hounds, Pitt morning match-up ends in 1-1 draw

In its annual preseason encounter, the Riverhounds SC and Pitt men’s soccer team ended in a 1-1 draw on a cold,...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 1 week ago

How bond with Pitt soccer alum, Todd Smith, shaped Bob Lilley’s coaching career

When the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC take on the University of Pittsburgh men’s soccer team in what has become an annual ritual...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 week ago

Forrest eager to make more contributions in second season with Hounds

Mark Forrest was committed to getting his bachelor’s degree in Management from Lehigh University, putting his ambitions as a pro soccer...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 weeks ago

Even with added time, Hounds sluggish attack can’t get going in loss vs Penn State

The Riverhounds SC put in some extra work, but it didn’t pay off on the scoreboard on a cold Saturday afternoon...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 2 weeks ago

Pitt women add transfer Leah Pais

Pitt women’s soccer has added transfer Leah Pais, head coach Randy Waldrum announced Thursday. Earning the 2019 America East Rookie of the Year while...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 weeks ago

Riverhounds SC Notebook: Not sharp enough

The second week of the preseason begins for the Riverhounds on Tuesday as Head Coach Bob Lilley and his coaching staff...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh
/ 3 weeks ago

Pittsburgh Hotspurs to celebrate Girls and Women in Sports Day

The Pittsburgh Hotspurs organization is teaming up with Pittsburgh’s leading women in athletics for the second annual Girls and Women in...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 3 weeks ago

Catching up with Riverhounds SC’s Robbie Mertz after day one of training

The first training of preseason was in the books, we had a chance to catch up with Riverhounds SC midfielder Robbie...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 3 weeks ago

Preseason primer: Hounds add match Friday vs Dukes; 17 trialists set for first week

As outlined in our latest edition of the Riverhounds SC Notebook, the club opens its 2020 training camp this week, starting...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 4 weeks ago

Riverhounds SC Notebook: Preseason begins

As we warm-up to the news this morning that Punxatawny Phil didn’t see his shadow, spring and soccer season are closing...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 4 weeks ago

Hounds sign ‘big asset’ Ropapa Mensah to bolster attack

One glaring absence on the Riverhounds SC roster heading into the start of next week’s preseason was having an experienced veteran...

By John Krysinsky