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
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Riverhounds SC fans and soccer community react to retirement of Kevin Kerr

“He’s here! He’s there! He’s every freakin where! Kevin Kerr! (on the moon!) Kevin Kerr! (on the moon!)” — ‘KEVIN KERR’...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 month ago

Storied career comes to close for Kevin Kerr after seven seasons with Riverhounds SC

Kevin Kerr has seen enough of his friends and former teammates come to the same moment, when they’ll have to say...

By John Krysinsky
WPIAL
/ 1 month ago

WPIAL Boys Soccer 2020-21 realignment takeaways

Once every two years, in order to keep up with the changing school enrollments, the PIAA reclassifies schools in order of...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 month ago

Jordan Dover will return for third season with the Hounds

While many players who were no longer under contract with the Riverhounds SC after the end of 2019 found opportunities to...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 month ago

Friendly vs Columbus Crew highlights Hounds preliminary preseason schedule

The Riverhounds SC announced its preliminary preseason schedule on Monday, as an initial six-game preseason slate that includes all home matches...

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 1 month ago

Taking a first look at PIAA soccer realignment for 2020-21

The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) recently released its classification realignment by sport — including for both boys and girls soccer....

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 month ago

Hounds sign two more rookies: defender Mark Lindstrom and goalkeeper Anthony Mwembia

The Riverhounds SC have added two more promising young players to its roster — as they announced on Thursday the signings...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 month ago

Hounds sign veteran, former Rhinos USL Cup winning captain Tony Walls

Riverhounds SC Head Coach Bob Lilley said he wasn’t going to start signing players to add to the club’s roster for...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 month ago

Riverhounds SC Notebook: Fans aching for more, plus an early breakdown of 2020 schedule

Thus far, this has been a bit of a tough off season for the loyal Riverhounds SC fan base. It’s not...

By John Krysinsky
Sticky Post
/ 2 months ago

Complete Riverhounds SC 2020 schedule is here

As promised, the USL Championship delivered and revealed its 2020 schedule this week, but rolling out details, piece-by-piece, layer by layer,...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 months ago

Sneak peak at some key Riverhounds SC match dates prior to full 2020 schedule release

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will reveal its 34-game 2020 USL Championship league schedule today at 2 p.m. — but before that...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 months ago

Hounds land on USL Championship’s ESPN Game of the Week three times in 2020

The 2020 national broadcast schedule for the USL Championship across ESPN networks was released on Wednesday featuring 20-plus games on ESPN2,...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 months ago

Hounds open home schedule with first rematch vs Louisville City FC since playoff loss

Rovfrom Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC / USL Championship reports Mark your calendars Pittsburgh soccer fans. The Riverhounds SC will be opening its...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 months ago

Riverhounds SC Notebook: Lilley on higher expectations for second-year pros

Other than one signing, and a pair of impact players signing elsewhere, things have been fairly quiet for the Riverhounds SC...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 2 months ago

Pitt women’s soccer add transfer Hailey Davidson for 2020 season

Pitt women’s soccer has added transfer Hailey Davidson for the 2020 season, head coach Randy Waldrum announced Friday. A two-year starting...

By John Krysinsky