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

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BREAKING DOWN THE HOUNDS: U.S. Open Cup Returns To Pittsburgh

U.S. Open Cup Second Round Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL 0-4-3) vs Lansdowne Bhoys FC (Yonkers, NY) Wednesday, May 18 – 7 p.m....

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Hounds Notebook: Rookie Keeper Vargas Earns Honors on USL Team of the Week

Thanks to an outstanding pro debut, Pittsburgh Riverhounds rookie goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas, has earned a spot on USL Team of the Week...

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#CINvPGH TAKEAWAYS: Riverhounds Attack Fizzles In Sea of Orange #USL Record Crowd

FC Cincinnati 1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0 In a game that was billed as “THE Rivalry” by the home team...

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BREAKING DOWN THE HOUNDS: 'Season Defining Moment', Cincy Tries To Stir Up Rivalry

Pittsburgh Riverhounds (0-3-3, 3 pts) vs FC Cincinnati FC (4-2-2, 14 pts) Saturday, May 14 – 4 p.m. Kickoff Nippert Stadium,...

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#USOC2016 1st Rd: Lansdowne Bhoys Top Rough Riders, Will Face Riverhounds

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds now know who they will be facing in next week’s Second Round U.S. Open Cup — as the...

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#USOpenCup2016 Kicks Off Wednesday

The U.S. Open Cup will kick off its 103rd edition on Wednesday with 23 first-round games. First-round action will feature 18...

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Bengals Players, Including Burfict, Serving As Honorary Captains for Riverhounds-FC Cincy Clash on Saturday

FC Cincinnati is really playing up this week’s game on Saturday vs the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. They certainly want to draw more...

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UPDATE: Parkes Suspended from USL For Remainder of Season

UPDATE: May 10, 2016: 3:50 p.m. In a published release, United Soccer League (USL) took further action, after the Pittsburgh Riverhounds terminated the...

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Takeaways: Parkes Incident Black Eye For Faltering Riverhounds

NY Red Bulls 3 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1 USL MATCH CENTER GAME SUMMARY For a team that’s been struggling early in the...

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UPDATE: USL Acts Swiftly, Suspends Riverhounds' Parkes Indefinitely

UPDATE (12:34 a.m., May 8, 2016): The USL acted swiftly tonight, suspending Pittsburgh Riverhounds forward Romeo Parkes indefinitely for his actions...

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BREAKING DOWN THE HOUNDS: Playoff Rematch With Red Bulls II Awaits

Willie Hunt scored twice in the Riverhounds’ 4-2 OT playoff loss at Red Bull Arena in September. (Photo Courtesy Liz Berie) Pittsburgh...

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Pair of Riverhounds on Preliminary Copa America Centenario Rosters

National men’s teams competing in the Copa America Centenario tournament being held in the U.S. for the first time ever, had to turn...

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FC Cincy Owner Calls Pittsburgh ‘THE Rivalry’

While the Pittsburgh Riverhounds are preparing for an important game this week at home against NY Red Bulls II, in what...

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Parkes, Leading Riverhounds With 4 Goals, Earns USL Honors

Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ Romeo Parkes is finally getting some notice. The Jamaican forward/midfielder was named to the USL’s Team of the Week after adding...

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VIDEO: Hounds Loss Marred By Romeo Parkes Red Card and Meltdown

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds lost to the New York Red Bulls II 3-1 on Saturday at Highmark Stadium in a game that...

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