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

Century United
/ 1 month ago

NPSL/WPSL Weekend Roundup: Hotspurs men win fourth straight; Century United women earn 2-2 draw

On Saturday, both the Hotspurs men and Century United women were in action, while the Hotspurs women’s scheduled match on Friday...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 month ago

Analysis & Player Grades: Hounds serve notice to front-running Rowdies

In each of his four seasons at the head coach of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, Bob Lilley’s teams have produced an...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 month ago

Final: Riverhounds SC 2, Tampa Bay Rowdies 1

USL Championship Atlantic Division FINAL: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 2, Tampa Bay Rowdies 1 USL Match Center Stats Post Game Recap It’s...

By John Krysinsky
CONCACAF Gold Cup
/ 1 month ago

Three Riverhounds SC players selected for preliminary Gold Cup rosters

Thirty-eight players from 23 teams across the USL Championship and USL League One were on Friday named in the preliminary rosters...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 1 month ago

Ellie Coffield repeats as Gatorade PA Girls Soccer Player of the Year

From University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department report Pitt freshman and recent Mars High School graduate Ellie Coffield was named the 2020-21 Gatorade...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 1 month ago

Analysis & Player Grades: Hounds show grit, pass squad rotation test with another road win

Chalk up a third-straight road win for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, as they walked away from yet another grunge match with...

By John Krysinsky
NPSL
/ 1 month ago

Pittsburgh Hotspurs outlast Rochester Lancers, 3-2, for third straight NPSL victory

Pittsburgh Hotspurs 3, Rochester Lancers 2 Match Report/Box Score In an entertaining match the Pittsburgh Hotspurs won its third straight match,...

By John Krysinsky
Century United
/ 2 months ago

NPSL/WPSL Roundup: Hotspurs men stay hot; Century United earn first win

Here’s a quick round-up of action of Pittsburgh area teams in the NPSL and WPSL in games played on Friday and...

By John Krysinsky
Hounds Notebook
/ 2 months ago

Hounds Notebook: Eight reasons to look on the bright side

The Riverhounds have yet to win a match or even score a goal at Highmark Stadium this season. In the Bob...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh City United FC
/ 2 months ago

Driven by cause-related initiatives Pittsburgh City United FC introduced as newest UPSL club

Last Thursday, in a virtual press conference, Pittsburgh City United FC was introduced as a new soccer club which will participate...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 months ago

Analysis & Player Grades: Lacking tenaciousness, Hounds are shutout at home again

FINAL: Austin Bold FC 1, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0 Match Center (Game Stats) In yet another home match with the Riverhounds...

By John Krysinsky
Century United
/ 2 months ago

NPSL/WPSL Weekend Roundup: Late surge helps Hotspurs’ men earn weekend split

It was a busy weekend for the area’s NPSL and WPSL men’s and women’s teams. On the men’s side, Pittsburgh Hotspurs...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 months ago

Final: Austin Bold FC 1, Riverhounds SC 0

USL Championship FINAL: Austin Bold FC 1, Riverhounds SC 0 Match Summary In yet another home match with the Riverhounds SC...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 months ago

Postgame reaction: Riverhounds SC lose at home again

In yet another home match with the Riverhounds SC holding huge advantages in possession, they couldn’t break through in the final...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 2 months ago

Atlanta United signs Bryce Washington to home-grown contract

Atlanta United have signed former Pitt defender Bryce Washington to a Homegrown deal, the club announced Friday. Washington signed a two-year...

By John Krysinsky