John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets including 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 United States. 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
/ 1 month ago

Riverhounds SC Notebook: Lilley on tryouts, free agency, off season roster building

Last Tuesday, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Head Coach Bob Lilley arrived back in his office after an intense morning workout at Highmark...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 1 month ago

NCAA Division II Soccer Finals: Charleston, Grand Valley St claim National titles

NCAA DIVISION II SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS Highmark Stadium | Pittsburgh, PA NCAA Division II Women’s National Championship Game: FINAL: Charleston 2, Cal...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 1 month ago

Sabrina Bryan elevates her game to earn All-American honors at Hofstra

Coming from Western Pennsylvania, after an impressive scholastic and youth soccer career filled with numerous successes and positive experiences, Sabrina Bryan...

By John Krysinsky
US Open Cup
/ 1 month ago

2020 US Open Cup schedule unveiled with revamped format, earliest start date of Modern Era

Big changes are coming to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup proper tournament. Today, the US Soccer Federation has announced the...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 1 month ago

Final: NCAA D II Men’s and Women’s Soccer Semifinal Results

NCAA DIVISION II SOCCER NATIONAL SEMIFINALS Highmark Stadium | Pittsburgh, PA NCAA Division II Men’s Final Four: FINAL – Cal State...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 1 month ago

NCAA DII Women’s Final Four Preview: How they got to Pittsburgh

Once again, Pittsburgh will be hosting the NCAA Division II Soccer Championships this weekend. Expect to see some very high level...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 1 month ago

NCAA DII Men’s Soccer Final Four: How they made it to Pittsburgh

Once again, Pittsburgh will be hosting the NCAA Division II Soccer Championship weekend. Expect to see some very high level soccer...

By John Krysinsky
Community Partners
/ 1 month ago

From Cameroon to Pittsburgh, Open Field uses soccer for ‘something more’

When he was a college student, studying engineering at the University of Dayton, Justin Forzano took a trip to Cameroon, as...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 1 month ago

Road to Highmark: Field is set for NCAA Division II men’s and women’s national semifinals

The 2019 DII men’s and women’s soccer Final Four pairings are set and teams will be heading to Pittsburgh for National...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 month ago

After two solid seasons in Pittsburgh, Dabo signs with Reno

After two years with the Riverhounds SC, midfielder Mouhamed Dabo was announced as the newest member of Reno 1868 FC on...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 1 month ago

Road to Highmark: Charleston shuts down Gannon to advance to Super Region final

From University of Charleston, Gannon University and NCAA.com reports University of Charleston moved one step closer to returning to the NCAA...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 month ago

Eight Men In: Riverhounds SC exercise contract options for returning core

In mid-November, when Pittsburgh Soccer Now reached out to Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Head Coach Bob Lilley for our annual early season...

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 2 months ago

All-State girls soccer honorees include ten WPIAL players; Mars’ Blair Gerlach 3A Coach of the Year

Last week, Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association released its All-State girls team along with its coaching postseason honors for 2019. Among those...

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 2 months ago

All-State boys soccer honorees include 14 WPIAL players and QV’s Andrew Marshall as Coach of the Year

Last week, Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association released its All-State boys teams along with its coaching postseason honors for 2019. Among those...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 months ago

Riverhounds SC notebook: Now’s the time to make tough decisions

There’s no doubt the sting from the Riverhounds SC’s playoff loss still remains. As the off season begins, there’s a lot...

By John Krysinsky