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

US Open Cup
/ 7 years ago

Let the madness begin: US Open Cup play-in/first round pairings announced

It may be hard to argue that U.S. Open Cup is the most democratic of team sports events in the United...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Without conviction and chemistry, Hounds attack coming up short: Analysis & Player Grades

Two games into the 2018 campaign. Two scoreless draws. These two games that have provided an idea of what Riverhounds SC...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Hounds, Lilley ‘disappointed’ after another scoreless draw in home opener

Riverhounds 0, Penn FC 0 Box Score The Riverhounds battled to a second consecutive scoreless draw to start the season —...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

FINAL: Riverhounds SC 0, Penn 0

FINAL – Pittsburgh Riverhounds 0 vs Penn FC 0 The Riverhounds battle to a second consecutive scoreless draw to start the...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Hounds add former Creighton standout Noah Franke

Remember that point in the preseason when the Riverhounds didn’t have any depth in their back line? That should not be...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

No surprise, Lilley’s Hounds solid defensively in hostile environment: Analysis, Player Ratings

NASHVILLE – There weren’t any goals scored on Saturday at Nissan Stadium, but there was plenty to take away from the...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Despite dazzling 2nd half chances, Hounds battle Nashville to scoreless draw

NASHVILLE – Playing before 18,922 frenzied fans, the Riverhounds began a season filled with high expectations in a hard fought scoreless...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Riverhounds 0, Nashville SC 0, FINAL (game live file)

FINAL SCORE: Pittsburgh 0, Nashville SC 0 USL Match Center You can follow along here — as I’ll have some...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Breaking Down the Hounds: Grand ole opener #NSHvPGH

Pittsburgh Riverhounds (0-0-0) vs Nashville SC (0-1-0) 6 p.m. kickoff (5 p.m. CST) / Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN TV / Stream...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Hounds sign Erie native Lubahn ahead of opener

With only two days left before its season opener at Nashville SC on Saturday, the Riverhounds are still not done rounding...

By John Krysinsky
Pitt Women's Soccer
/ 7 years ago

WPIAL standout Clayton part of Waldrum’s first recruiting class at Pitt

When Randy Waldrum was introduced as the new head coach of Pitt women’s soccer program in December, he knew he would...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Riverhounds, USL 2018 season local media predictions

As the Pittsburgh Riverhounds kick off the 2018 campaign on Saturday in Nashville, I thought it would be fun for the...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 7 years ago

Former Hounds coach Dave Brandt lands at Hope College

Dave Brandt, who was let go as Riverhounds coach after a year and a half primarily due to not having an...

By John Krysinsky
Site stuff
/ 7 years ago

Announcing Pittsburgh’s new soccer alliance: PittsburghSoccerNow.com

Since 2013, when Highmark Stadium was built, it created a new sense of excitement for soccer in our region — and...

By John Krysinsky
Pgh Soccer Stories
/ 7 years ago

Kevin Kerr: Hounds’ venerable soccer warrior at home in Pittsburgh

Since the Pittsburgh Riverhounds moved into Highmark Stadium in 2013, there’s been one primary constant — Kevin Kerr. The franchise’s stabilizing force...

By John Krysinsky