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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MLS SuperDraft: Crew Selections Could Make It To Highmark Stadium; RMU's Brett Likely To Be Drafted

Major League Soccer’s Annual SuperDraft is today. Why it’s called Super, I’m not sure, but it’s what MLS has been...

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Keeping Up With USL Expansion: 29 Teams To Play in 2016

Having Trouble keeping up with all of the activity in USL this offseason? Thursday’s news that the United Soccer League (USL),...

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Hounds Announce Two More Signings: Gilstrap Returns To Pro Team Roster

Another day, and another of pair of Pittsburgh Riverhounds signings to share. This time, in what was a move that was...

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More Signings: Riverhounds Add Pair of Forwards

The Riverhounds are rolling out the announcements of their new signings this week. Today they’ve announced they’ve added a pair of...

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Riverhounds Announce First Wave of Player Signings

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds finally were able to make some player announcements today. And from the looks of it, there are a...

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Pair of Players Appear to Be Added to Riverhounds 2016 Roster

Other than the announcement that the Pittsburgh Riverhounds will be affiliating with Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew, it’s been a mostly...

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Wambach's Remarks Show There's A Divide in U.S. Soccer

This week we said farewell – on the field – to the all-time leading scorer in all international soccer, Abby Wambach....

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ANALYSIS: Riverhounds-Crew Affiliation Makes Most Sense for Long-Term

An affiliate partnership announced Wednesday between the Columbus Crew and Pittsburgh Riverhounds strikes me as one that makes a lot of sense for...

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BREAKING: Riverhounds To Become Affiliate for MLS' Columbus Crew

Since the Pittsburgh Riverhounds partnership with the Houston Dynamo dissolved after one season in 2014, there was only one other MLS...

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COMMENTARY: Playing Surface Comes To Forefront Again

In August, after playing at Heinz Field in the first game of the U.S. Women’s National Team’s Victory Tour after winning...

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Greensburg CC's Crouse Helps Lead PSU Women To 1st NCAA Title

Costa Rican World Cup player Raquel Rodriguez scored the lone goal in the 72nd minute to give Penn State a...

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A Few Reasons Pittsburgh Soccer Fans Can Be Thankful…

If you like soccer and you are from Western Pennsylvania – you should have a lot to be thankful for. This...

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PIAA Soccer To Expand To 4 Classifications

While much of the rage and media attention was drawn to football (along with basketball and baseball) moving to six classifications...

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USC Wins PIAA Soccer Title; Seneca Valley and South Park Come Up Short

It was a sweet day in Hershey for Emma Hasco and Upper St. Clair girls soccer team, as they captured the...

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Sewickley Academy Captures PIAA Soccer Crown With Convincing 3-0 Win

Sewickley Academy became the first WPIAL team to earn a PIAA title this weekend, with a convincing 3-0 win over East...

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