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

High School
/ 5 months ago

PIAA Boys and Girls Soccer Championship Game Schedule Set

The High School soccer season in Pennsylvania will come to a close this weekend as the PIAA Championship matches will be...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 5 months ago

FINAL: Robert Morris 1, Milwaukee 0 (Horizon League Men’s Soccer Semifinal)

Horizon League Men’s Soccer Semifinal FINAL: Robert Morris 1, Milwaukee 0 Match Stats Match Updates FT — RMU WINS!! https://twitter.com/pghsoccernow/status/1857198508228440194?s=46&t=PLefbmPtRItUe7psJibWdw 65′...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 5 months ago

Pitt’s bubble burst, as NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament Brackets released on Monday

Pitt women’s soccer team, who posted a 9-6-3 overall record and managed a 3-5-2 mark in the ACC, finished 11th in...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 5 months ago

NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament Bracket Selection: Can Pitt earn an at-large bid?

The 2024 NCAA DI women’s soccer tournament is almost here — with the 64-team bracket, including 30 auto-bids and 34 at-large...

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 5 months ago

PIAA Boys Soccer Semifinal Round sites/times set

The WPIAL will be well-represented with three schools reamining in three classifications, as the PIAA Boys Soccer playoffs reach the Semifinal...

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 5 months ago

PIAA Girls Soccer Semifinal Round Sites/Times set

The WPIAL will be well-represented,four schools reamining in three classifications, as the PIAA Girls Soccer playoffs reach the Semifinal Round with...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 6 months ago

FINAL: Fordham 3, Duquesne 0 (Atlantic 10 Men’s Soccer Quarterfinal)

2024 Atlantic 10 Championship Quarterfinal Round FINAL Fordham 3, Duquesne 0 Match Summary Duquesne Dukes men’s soccer team were unbeaten at...

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 6 months ago

Final PIAA Girls Soccer Quarterfinal Round: Mars, Quaker Valley, Springdale and Seton LaSalle advance

The WPIAL will be well-represented, with eight schools four classifications, as the PIAA Girls Soccer playoffs reach the Quarterfinal Round with...

By John Krysinsky
City League
/ 6 months ago

Final PIAA Boys Soccer Quarterfinal Round Scoreboard: Moon, Bentworth, Avonworth advance

The WPIAL was well-represented, with seven schools, along with the City League’s Allderdice Dragons, as the PIAA playoffs reached the Quarterfinal...

By John Krysinsky
City League
/ 6 months ago

PIAA Girls Soccer Quarterfinal Round Sites/Times are set

The PIAA soccer tournament kicked off on Tuesday with first round action which saw teams from Western Pennsylvania advance to the...

By John Krysinsky
City League
/ 6 months ago

PIAA Boys Soccer Quarterfinal Round Sites/Times are set

The PIAA soccer tournament kicked off on Tuesday with first round action which saw teams from Western Pennsylvania advance to the...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 6 months ago

Preview: Robert Morris women’s soccer look to play their game against No. 1 seed Milwaukee in Horizon League semifinal

The No. 4 seed RMU women’s soccer team will take on top-seeded Milwaukee in the Horizon League Semifinal this Thursday, November...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 6 months ago

Pitt’s Sarah Schupansky and Deborah Abiodun named to All-ACC Women’s Soccer Second Team

Senior Sarah Schupansky and sophomore Deborah Abiodun were named Second Team All-ACC as announced by the league office Wednesday afternoon. The tandem garnered All-ACC recognition...

By John Krysinsky
College Soccer
/ 6 months ago

Despite regular season ending loss at Cleveland State, Robert Morris earns No. 2 seed in Horizon League men’s soccer tournament

Robert Morris University men’s soccer team concluded its regular season with a narrow 3-2 loss to Cleveland State on Tuesday. With...

By John Krysinsky
High School
/ 6 months ago

PIAA Girls Soccer First Round Scoreboard

High School Girls Soccer District competition ended with an exciting weekend of WPIAL finals at Highmark Stadium, and now 11 WPIAL...

By John Krysinsky