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).

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Final Four Bound: @WVUWomensSoccer To Face UNC on Friday in San Jose

From WVU Athletic Department Reports For the first time in program history, the West Virginia University women’s soccer team...

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Hollingsworth, Steffen, Swanson and Martinez Set to Return to Crew in '17

As indicated last week here on Pittsburgh Soccer Report, while nothing has been confirmed, a continued partnership into 2017 between the...

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ANALYSIS: As USL Grows, Eyes D-II Status, Riverhounds Must Up The Ante

The league the Pittsburgh Riverhounds are a part of — United Soccer League (USL) — have expanded from 14 teams in...

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@WVUwomenssoccer Advance to Elite 8; Beat UCLA in PK Shootout

From WVU Athletic Department reports MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (November 20, 2016) – For the second straight match, the No. 1-ranked West Virginia...

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#PghSoccer College Round-Up: Local Players/Schools Advance To National Tournaments #WPIAL

Things are winding down for the College soccer season — and a number of teams from Western Pennsylvania made their way...

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After Fri OT Winner, No. 1 @WVUWomensSoccer Faces UCLA

From WVU Athletic Department report On Friday, the Number one ranked West Virginia women’s soccer team needed an overtime win over...

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In #NAIA Tournament @PPUWOSOI Fall to No. 3 Lindsey Wilson 3-0

From Point Park University Athletic Dept. report COLUMBIA, Ky. – For the second year in a row, Point Park University...

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#PIAA Scoreboard: @CanonMacSoccer Wins 1st Title in OT; Quakers Lose to Lewisburg on Late Goal

After flawless weather that reached the low 70s on Friday, things took a harsh turn back to reality of November...

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PIAA 4A Girls Final Preview: Stingy CB-South Stand in Way of 1st State Title for Canon-Mac

PIAA Girls 4A Final Canon-McMillan (21-1-1, WPIAL Runner-Up) vs Central Bucks South (19-5-1) Saturday, Nov. 19 – 4 p.m. – Hersheypark Stadium...

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#PIAA 2A Boys Final Preview: Quaker Valley Seek 7th Title vs Defending Champs

BOYS 2A PIAA Final Quaker Valley (20-4-1, WPIAL Champions) vs Lewisburg (23-1, District 4 Champions) Saturday, Nov. 19, Hersheypark Stadium –...

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#PIAA FINALS FRI SCOREBOARD: Moon Seizes Title, SSA & Sewickley Fall #WPIAL #PghSoccer

It was a rough start for WPIAL teams on Friday, as Shady Side Academy girls and Sewickley Academy boys both were...

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#PIAA 3A Girls Final Preview: Moon Face 9-Time Champs Villa Joseph Marie

Girls PIAA 3A Soccer Final Moon Tigers (24-1, WPIAL Champions) vs Villa Joseph Marie Jems (21-1-1) Friday, November 18 – 4...

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#PIAA 1A Boys Final Preview: Resilient @Sewickley Looking For Back-To-Back Titles

BOYS PIAA 1A SOCCER FINAL Sewickley Academy (19-4, WPIAL Champions) vs Camp Hill (23-2, District 3 Champions) Friday, November 18, 1:30...

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#PIAA 1A Girls Final Preview: @Shady_Side Go For 1st-Ever State Title

GIRLS 1A SOCCER FINAL Shady Side Academy Indians (19-3, WPIAL Champions) vs Fairfield Green Knights (24-1) Friday, November 18 – 11 a.m. –...

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Hounds Sign Two Recent Collegiate Players for 2017 Roster

We have a few more new signings of young, recent college players that will be added to the 2017 Pittsburgh...

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