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

Meghan Klingenberg
/ 2 months ago

One-on-One with Meghan Klingenberg

As her annual two-day camp for young soccer players at Southpointe Fieldhouse in Canonsburg came to a conclusion, Meghan Klingenberg made...

By John Krysinsky
Highmark Stadium
/ 2 months ago

Decade in Review: Ten moments that defined Pittsburgh soccer in the 2010s

In taking a look back at Pittsburgh soccer’s past decade, its probably best to point out where things stood way back...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh
/ 2 months ago

Decade in review: An ambitious era for professional soccer in Pittsburgh

Ten years ago, in 2010, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds were still nomads, playing at Chartiers Valley High School, barely surviving in the...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 months ago

Say it ain’t so, Joe? Greenspan signs with San Diego

Another major piece from the Riverhounds SC top-of-the-table squad from 2019, and a key contributor from the past three seasons in...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 months ago

Riverhounds SC sign former Temple standout Lukas Fernandes

A day after finding out that its leading scorer from the past two years, Neco Brett, has signed elsewhere, Riverhounds SC...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 months ago

Neco Brett, Hounds’ leading scorer in 2018 & 2019, signs with Birmingham

After the two most productive seasons of his professional career with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, in the same city where he...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 months 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
/ 2 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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