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

Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 9 hours ago

Hounds preseason schedule set

The Riverhounds SC announced its preseason schedule on Wednesday, as the club will not stray too far as they prepare for...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 day ago

US Open Cup returns with largest field ever in 2022; Hounds to enter in second round

For more on U.S Open Cup, visit thecup.us / US Soccer For the second time in three years, the US Soccer...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 3 days ago

Hounds add veteran midfielder Angelo Kelly-Rosales

With the announcement of Todd Wharton’s retirement, the Riverhounds SC responded swiftly to fill a spot in the midfield for the...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 1 week ago

Riverhounds SC sign former Pitt standout Robby Dambrot

Riverhounds SC has signed defender Robby Dambrot to a one-year contract with a club option for 2023. The deal is pending USL and...

By John Krysinsky
WPIAL
/ 1 week ago

WPIAL announces 2022-2023 realignment for boys and girls soccer

Following the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (PIAA) recently release of classification realignment by sport in early January — including for boys...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 1 week ago

Pitt men’s soccer to participate in Spring College Cup at Wake Forest

Pitt men’s soccer team will participate in the 2022 Spring College Cup at Spry Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., this April with...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 week ago

Building Roster Depth: Hounds sign target forward William Eyang and Trinidad and Tobago defender Jesse Williams

Riverhounds SC has signed two more players for the upcoming season, forward William Eyang and defender Jesse Williams. Both players are signed to one-year...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 weeks ago

USL Championship, Riverhounds SC release complete 2022 schedule

Start marking your 2022 calendars and making your plans Pittsburgh soccer fans.The USL Championship and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds have released the...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 2 weeks ago

H-Town Bound: Pitt’s Arturo Ordonez selected by Houston Dynamo with 39th overall pick

A stalwart along the back line for much of the past three seasons and one of the program’s leaders, Pitt men’s...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 2 weeks ago

Pitt’s Jasper Löeffelsend selected 81st overall in MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake

One of the most dynamic players in recent program history for Pitt men’s soccer, Jasper Löeffelsend was selected by Real Salt...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 weeks ago

Hanging up his boots: Hounds’ veteran midfielder Todd Wharton announces his retirement

In an unexpected turn, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC roster for the upcoming season lost one valuable veteran, as midfielder Todd Wharton...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 2 weeks ago

Pathway to the Pros: Three Panthers land on eligibility list ahead of Tuesday’s MLS SuperDraft

It’s starting to become an annual ritual to see players from University of Pittsburgh’s men’s soccer program land on Major League...

By John Krysinsky
WPIAL
/ 3 weeks ago

Column: Kudos to WPIAL soccer programs setting higher standards, opting to move up in classification

In the late 2000s, I was part of the coaching staff at Shady Side Academy. In my the first season with...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 3 weeks ago

Great Dane: Hounds add USL Championship’s all-time leading scorer Dane Kelly

The Riverhounds SC have added the USL Championship’s all-time leading scorer to a roster that also includes the league’s all-time leading...

By John Krysinsky
PIAA Soccer
/ 3 weeks ago

PIAA Girls Soccer 2022-23 and 2023-24 Classification Reports to impact WPIAL schools

The enrollment numbers were submitted in the Fall, and on January 4, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) recently released its...

By John Krysinsky