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
/ 7 years ago

Nashville SC wins ‘trench battle’ 1-0, to slam door on Hounds unbeaten streak

Nashville SC 1, Riverhounds SC 0 USL Match Center It was bound to happen — right? The Riverhounds SC lost its...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

FINAL: Nashville SC 1, Hounds 0

Nashville SC 1, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0, Highmark Stadium FOLLOW: Twitter: @pghsoccerscribe– #PGHvNSH | #UNLEASH Stats: USL Match Center 2nd half 46′ – Right...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Three years after soccer ‘miracle’, Hounds still seek signature 2018 win

Taking a bit of a different approach to previewing tonight’s match between Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Nashville SC, so bear with...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

‘We’re so easy to play against right now’: Grades & Analysis

Of the many things to take away from Riverhounds SC Head Coach Bob Lilley‘s post-game comments after another nil-nil draw against...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Hounds fail to ‘put hammer down’ in another draw; Lilley calls unbeaten start ‘Hogwash’

Riverhounds SC coach Bob Lilley didn’t mince words after his team played to another scoreless draw against Keystone Derby rival Penn...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

FINAL: Hounds 0, Penn FC 0

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0, Penn FC 0 USL Match Center John Krysinsky’s game notes 2nd half Second half starts –and both teams...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Connor Maloney returns on loan from Crew for second go-around with Hounds

Riverhounds SC has received defender Connor Maloney on loan from Columbus Crew SC on a match-by-match basis — almost a year to the...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

FINAL: FC Cincinnati 3, Riverhounds SC 1

FC Cincinnati 3, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 1 – FINAL (Lamar Hunt US Open Cup third round) Matt Gajtka will provide a...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Parkes earns spot on USL Team of Week

In what’s become a regular, weekly occurrence this season, a Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC player has been named to USL’s Team of...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Open Cup clash, competitive league matches may spark a Hounds-FC Cincy rivalry

In the past three years, FC Cincinnati has quickly ascended into the spotlight on the American soccer scene. Soccer fans have...

By John Krysinsky
Kickin' it around the 'Burgh
/ 7 years ago

Fort Pitt wins opener; Okai takes RDA coaching post, Steel City FC begins & more

Wow — what a week ahead. Kind of reminds me of a couple of years ago when the Riverhounds pulled off...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Analysis & Player Grades (#TBRvPGH): Little bit of everything

Saturday’s Riverhounds SC-Tampa Bay Rowdies match — which ended 2-2 — provided a little bit of everything. An own goal. Each...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Another entertaining draw on the road keeps Hounds unbeaten

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 2, Tampa Bay Rowdies 2 USL Match Center The Riverhounds SC sure know how to play entertaining draws on the road....

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

FINAL: Riverhounds SC 2, Rowdies 2

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 2, Tampa Bay Rowdies 2 USL Match Center The Riverhounds SC sure know how to play entertaining draws on the road....

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Hounds escape Erie with elusive Open Cup win over pesky Commodores

Winning road matches in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup can be challenging for any side, even a pro team against...

By John Krysinsky