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).

Stories By John Krysinsky

College Soccer
/ 1 day ago

Ellie Coffield repeats as Gatorade PA Girls Soccer Player of the Year

From University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department report Pitt freshman and recent Mars High School graduate Ellie Coffield was named the 2020-21 Gatorade...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 days ago

Analysis & Player Grades: Hounds show grit, pass squad rotation test with another road win

Chalk up a third-straight road win for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, as they walked away from yet another grunge match with...

By John Krysinsky
NPSL
/ 4 days ago

Pittsburgh Hotspurs outlast Rochester Lancers, 3-2, for third straight NPSL victory

Pittsburgh Hotspurs 3, Rochester Lancers 2 Match Report/Box Score In an entertaining match the Pittsburgh Hotspurs won its third straight match,...

By John Krysinsky
Century United
/ 5 days ago

NPSL/WPSL Roundup: Hotspurs men stay hot; Century United earn first win

Here’s a quick round-up of action of Pittsburgh area teams in the NPSL and WPSL in games played on Friday and...

By John Krysinsky
Hounds Notebook
/ 7 days ago

Hounds Notebook: Eight reasons to look on the bright side

The Riverhounds have yet to win a match or even score a goal at Highmark Stadium this season. In the Bob...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh City United FC
/ 1 week ago

Driven by cause-related initiatives Pittsburgh City United FC introduced as newest UPSL club

Last Thursday, in a virtual press conference, Pittsburgh City United FC was introduced as a new soccer club which will participate...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 week ago

Analysis & Player Grades: Lacking tenaciousness, Hounds are shutout at home again

FINAL: Austin Bold FC 1, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0 Match Center (Game Stats) In yet another home match with the Riverhounds...

By John Krysinsky
Century United
/ 2 weeks ago

NPSL/WPSL Weekend Roundup: Late surge helps Hotspurs’ men earn weekend split

It was a busy weekend for the area’s NPSL and WPSL men’s and women’s teams. On the men’s side, Pittsburgh Hotspurs...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 weeks ago

Final: Austin Bold FC 1, Riverhounds SC 0

USL Championship FINAL: Austin Bold FC 1, Riverhounds SC 0 Match Summary In yet another home match with the Riverhounds SC...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 weeks ago

Postgame reaction: Riverhounds SC lose at home again

In yet another home match with the Riverhounds SC holding huge advantages in possession, they couldn’t break through in the final...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 2 weeks ago

Atlanta United signs Bryce Washington to home-grown contract

Atlanta United have signed former Pitt defender Bryce Washington to a Homegrown deal, the club announced Friday. Washington signed a two-year...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 weeks ago

Analysis & Player Grades: Hounds find scoring groove on the road

Analysis & Player Grades FINAL: Riverhounds SC 3, Loudoun United FC 2 USL Match Center (Game Stats) The Pittsburgh Riverhounds...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 weeks ago

FINAL: Riverhounds SC 3, Loudoun United FC 2

USL Championship Atlantic Division FINAL: Riverhounds SC 3, Loudoun United FC 2 USL Match Center (Live Stats) Match Summary The...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 weeks ago

Hounds make a big splash in USL Championship’s ‘Team of the Week’ honors

For the first five weeks of the USL Championship season, the league’s weekly honors were conspicuously absent of representation from one...

By John Krysinsky
Hounds Notebook
/ 2 weeks ago

Hounds Notebook: Quick turnaround brings improved and dangerous Loudoun United

The sun was shining (finally) on Memorial Day and the Riverhounds SC were an upbeat group as they completed a final...

By John Krysinsky