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

Hounds Notebook
/ 2 months ago

Hounds Notebook: Home opener can recapture ‘missing energy’ for club and its fans

After two straight weekends at the start of this season of being on the road, the Riverhounds SC and many soccer...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 2 months ago

NCAA College Cup: Marshall wins first-ever title; Pitt’s Mirkovic & Loeffelsend named to All-Tournament Team

The Marshall Thundering Herd men’s soccer program captured the schools first-ever NCAA title on Monday night, defeating Indiana, 1-0, in a...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 months ago

Analysis & Player Grades: Sloppy second half leads to disappointing draw at Hartford

Riverhounds Postgame Report Card FINAL: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 1, Hartford Athletic 1 The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC settled for a draw against...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 2 months ago

Analysis: Pitt’s College Cup loss to resilient Indiana offers tough lesson

Heading into its College Cup Semifinal match against Indiana University, the University of Pittsburgh’s men’s soccer team had plenty of confidence...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 2 months ago

FINAL: Riverhounds SC 1, Hartford Athletic 1

USL Championship Atlantic Division FINAL: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 1, Hartford Athletic 1 MATCH CENTER Match Summary The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC settled...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 3 months ago

Postgame Reaction & Highlights: Indiana ousts Pitt, 1-0, in College Cup Semifinal

NCAA Men’s Soccer College Cup Semifinal Postgame Reaction & Highlights FINAL: Indiana 1, Pitt 0 GAME STATS Soccer can be a...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 3 months ago

Getting Pumped: NCAA College Cup fever builds in Pittsburgh

There are some folks who are pretty ramped up for the Pitt men’s soccer team’s appearance in the College Cup on...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 3 months ago

FINAL: Indiana 1, Pitt 0

NCAA Men’s Soccer College Cup Semifinal FINAL: Indiana 1, Pitt 0 GAME STATS Game Summary It was a cruel result that...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 3 months ago

NCAA College Cup: Can Pitt’s dynamic attack break down mostly impenetrable Indiana?

Nate Ward was a highly touted high school and youth player who excelled with the Riverhounds Development Academy and at Greensburg...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 3 months ago

Pitt’s Valentin Noel and Jasper Löeffelsend earn school’s first-ever All-American soccer honors

When it comes to accolades, this year’s edition of the Pitt men’s soccer program has achieved many new heights. On Thursday,...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 3 months ago

Five Pitt men’s soccer players named to All-Region Team

The honors keep coming for the Pitt men’s soccer program. On Wednesday, a program record five Pitt men’s soccer players were...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 3 months ago

Pitt’s Amanda West Named to United Soccer Coaches’ All-Atlantic Region First-Team

From University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department report Pitt women’s soccer sophomore Amanda West was selected to the United Soccer Coaches’ All-Atlantic Region...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 3 months ago

Western PA will be well-represented on college men’s soccer’s biggest stage

The College Cup, the NCAA Soccer’s version of the Final Four is the biggest stage for the collegiate game, and in...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 3 months ago

Hounds Notebook: ‘We have a lot of work to do’

On Saturday, the Riverhounds SC started off its season on the wrong foot, losing 3-0 to the Tampa Bay Rowdies on...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 3 months ago

One Percent Better: Wonder goals provide icing on cake in Pitt’s compelling NCAA tournament win

The University of Pittsburgh men’s soccer head coach Jay Vidovich is constantly preaching to his team the importance of getting one...

By John Krysinsky