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

College Soccer
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FINAL: Robert Morris 0, Green Bay 0, 2OT

Horizon League Men’s Soccer FINAL: Robert Morris 0, Green Bay 0 GAME STATS In a match which had with various...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
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Unplayable field conditions postpone Pitt’s spring opener vs Akron

Pitt men’s soccer team were all set to renew the second half of its season on Sunday afternoon’s against Akron, but...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
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National Championship Aspirations: Pitt seniors excited to take care of ‘unfinished business’ this spring

A few years back both Matt Bailey and Bryce Washington were very good Division I soccer players and student-athletes who made...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
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Hayashi’s brace leads Robert Morris to first win of season vs St. Francis, 3-0

Robert Morris University women’s soccer team earned its first win of the year, taking down former Northeast Conference foe Saint Francis...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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Hounds sign former UCF standout Louis Perez

Riverhounds SC has signed midfielder Louis Perez to a one-year contract with a club option for 2022, pending USL and USSF...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
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Pitt, Georgetown men’s soccer exhibition match cancelled

If you were looking to watch some soccer this afternoon when turning on to the ACC Network extra to see Pitt...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 2 months ago

Pitt men to kick off Spring with exhibition vs defending NCAA champs, Georgetown

From University of Pittsburgh men’s soccer report When the Pitt men’s soccer 2019 season came to a conclusion, despite many program...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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Hounds announce another veteran addition to roster with signing of Josh Gatt

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds announced another veteran signing: Josh Gatt who’s been inked to a one-year contract with a club...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
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West Allegheny’s Mackenzie Evers to graduate early, commits to Pitt for Fall 2021

Pitt women’s soccer is still not done adding to its impressive recruiting class of 2021, announcing on Thursday local standout Mackenzie...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
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‘Little more organized’ RMU men’s soccer falls to Cleveland St, 2-0

From Robert Morris University athletic department report Robert Morris’ men’s soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision to Cleveland State Wednesday afternoon....

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
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Colonials come up short, losing to Northern Kentucky 1-0, in 2OT

Robert Morris University women’s soccer team dropped a double-overtime decision to Northern Kentucky Wednesday morning, 1-0. NKU’s Sophia Wilmes broke the...

By John Krysinsky
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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Riverhounds sign veteran and former Orlando City center back Alex DeJohn

Normally, by the first week of February, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC are getting started with its preseason. With the 2021 USL...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
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Duquense women’s soccer to play eight game A10 schedule plus face Pitt in renewal of ‘City Game’

From Duquesne University Athletic Department report Duquesne women’s soccer team revealed its 2021 spring schedule this week as the Dukes are...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
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Pitt women’s soccer to play abbreviated spring schedule with two matches

Pitt women’s soccer completes its 2020-21 regular season with two games this spring, head coach Randy Waldrum announced Thursday. The Panthers host the...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
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Pitt men’s soccer players garner recognition heading into Spring campaign

From University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department report Following their success from the Fall season, five University of Pittsburgh men’s soccer players...

By John Krysinsky