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

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Pittsburgh native Alfery returns to Hounds

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Brandt: Hounds playoff push 'A matter of executing'

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Friday's USL roster freeze provides challenges for Hounds

In the midst of a heated playoff race, Riverhounds head coach Dave Brandt made an interesting move during Saturday evening’s 3-0...

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Pittsburgh area Div I soccer weekend wrap-around (Sept 8-10)

Reports from Pitt, Duquesne and Robert Morris athletic departments Only one of the local Division I college teams started league play...

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Duquesne men shut out at Bucknell, 2-0

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Pitt battles No. 10 UNC to 2-1 loss in #ACC opener

From University of Pittsburgh athletic department report University of Pittsburgh men’s soccer team dropped a hard-fought 2-1 decision to No. 10...

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Riverhounds outclassed by Louisville City, again, 3-0 #PGHvLOU

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BREAKING DOWN THE HOUNDS: League leading Louisville City returns

Riverhounds (8-8-10) vs. Louisville City FC (14-5-5) 7:02 p.m. Highmark Stadium Video: USL YouTube Boxscore: USL Match Center For John Krysinsky’s game coverage you can follow...

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Late goal lifts Kent State past Pitt, 1-0

From University of Pittsburgh athletic department report A goal in the 89th minute of play proved to be the difference maker...

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#USL Playoff Push: Battle intensifies as six weeks remain

This is now the third edition of Playoff Push — as the USL Eastern Conference playoffs now have six weeks remaining,...

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College Wrap-Around: WVU beats No. 1 Penn State; Pitt men win twice

from Pitt, Robert Morris, Duquesne and West Virginia athletic department reports It was a busy Labor Day weekend for a number...

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Hounds hang on, battle FCC to 1-1 draw

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Pitt men beat Longwood, 2-0, for first win

From University of Pittsburgh athletic department report University of Pittsburgh men’s soccer team earned its first win of the 2017...

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BREAKING DOWN THE HOUNDS: Grudge match at Cincy

Riverhounds (8-8-9, 33 points) vs. FC Cincinnati (9-9-7, 34 points) 4:02 p.m. Nippert Stadium TV, video: Pittsburgh’s CW, USL YouTube Boxscore: USL Match Center I will be heading...

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Duquesne earns "quality win" in shutout of Illinois St, 1-0

From Duquesne University athletic department report Duquesne got a goal from Linnea Faccenda in the 20th minute and 10 saves from goalkeeper Kyra Murphy to...

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