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

Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 5 months ago

Kerr, Vincent blitz City Islanders with five goals on frigid opening night (3/28/2015)

As long we’re going to be without soccer due to COVID-19, Pittsburgh Soccer Now will be taking a look at some...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 5 months ago

Riverhounds SC’s Kenardo Forbes participating in USL’s eCup tournament

United Soccer League and teams from the USL Championship and League One are getting set to square off in a new...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 5 months ago

College recruiting update: Izzy Laurita now commits to Georgia St.

Pittsburgh Soccer Now contributor Ed Rosensteel‘s comprehensive (but ever-building) list of Pittsburgh area high school girls soccer players who have signed letters of...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 5 months ago

USL Championship, Riverhounds SC season now suspended through May 10

In an announcement on Wednesday that was of little surprise to anyone, United Soccer League officials, with approval from its Board...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 5 months ago

PSN One-on-One: Catching up with former Riverhounds midfielder Danny Earls

Author’s Note: Recently, I had an opportunity catch up with former Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC midfielder Danny Earls, who has been back...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 5 months ago

Unprecedented times for local soccer clubs

What a difference a week makes. The sports world has pretty much come to a halt. As the number of coronavirus...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 5 months ago

COVID-19 and Soccer: Latest USL and Riverhounds SC updates

We’ll continue to provide the lates updates regarding COVID-19 here as it relates to soccer, USL Championship, and particuarly domestic soccer...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 5 months ago

Reunited with his ‘old family’ Walls ready to be a glue-guy for Hounds

At the conclusion of last season, veteran coach Bob Lilley anticipated that he would have to deal with some significant roster...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 5 months ago

Hounds sign center backs Hunter Ashworth & Patrick Bunk-Andersen

Riverhounds SC has signed defenders Hunter Ashworth and Patrick Bunk-Andersen each to a one-year contract with a club option for the...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 5 months ago

Riverhounds get to the point: 22 regular season games to be televised on local broadcast outlet

Pittsburgh soccer fans will have plenty of opportunities to watch the Riverhounds SC on local, broadcast television outlets this season, as...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 5 months ago

Hobbled Hounds end preseason with scoreless draw vs TFCII

Riverhounds SC’s coach Bob Lilley is not one to sugarcoat anything. The veteran coach didn’t hold back when sharing his assessment...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 5 months ago

‘The Wolves’ energized by collaboration with Point Park women’s soccer team

When Point Park University alumna Rachel M. Stevens came back to Pittsburgh with the task to direct the The Wolves by...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 5 months ago

Riverhounds SC Notebook: On the road again

The fifth week of the preseason will begin for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC with a three-hour road trip West to Columbus,...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 5 months ago

Hounds rookie Lukas Fernandes brings ‘high energy’ presence

Growing up as a soccer player in Rochester, New York, with aspirations to play at a high level some day, Lukas...

By John Krysinsky
NPSL
/ 5 months ago

Pittsburgh Hotspurs announce 2020 NPSL schedule

Spring is near! Not only are the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC into its fourth week of preseason, but other area clubs are...

By John Krysinsky