Sounding Off on Soccer with John Krysinsky

Pittsburgh Soccer Now’s John Krysinsky sits down with Riverhounds SC defender Nate Dossantos, who shares his soccer journey from Canada to Pittsburgh. 

USL Championship lead analyst Devon Kerr joins Pittsburgh Soccer Now’s John Krysinsky to preview the Riverhounds and USL Championship 2023 season. 

In the latest edition of Sounding Off on Soccer, Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky analyzes the latest signings, then brings Matt Ralph on the podcast to talk about Pennsylvania soccer, as we begin to touch on some topics that make our two sites unique, but also will bring us together.  

The panelists took turns (using a 1-4, 4-1 snake draft format) selecting 11 Riverhounds players who played at least one game during the Highmark Stadium era, each building their own starting eleven that included at least a minimum of one goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, one forward and who knows what else! A total of 44 players (plus one) were taken. Listen to here to find out which...

Pitt Women's Soccer Head Coach Randy Waldrum joins Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky, as he was recently given a five-year contract extension at the University and will also be embarking on a very busy 2023, as he will also be guiding the Nigerian Women's National team into the FIFA Women's World Cup to be played in Australia later this Summer.

Jonathan Potter joins to the pod as RMU's newest men's soccer coach, as he talks about his first month on the job, getting acqainted to Pittsburgh, his coaching and leadership philosophy, about the support he has from Robert Morris University leadership, stepping into a men's soccer program with strong tradition that has been building itself into a very competitive side in a new league, competing...

The Riverhounds 2023 roster will likely be looking a bit younger than the previous couple of seasons, as Head Coach Bob Lilley points out in his interview with Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky that they're looking to 'add to the list' that included strong breakout seasons in 2022 from Jahmali Waite, Arturo Ordonez and Nathan Dossantos and others.   Lilley also shares his thoughts on a few to...

Riverhounds SC President Jeff Garner joins the podcast to talk about his experience thus far in what he describes as an 'exciting time' for soccer in Pittsburgh, discussing his leadership role at the helm of business side of the club's operations. Garner's been on the job since July and tackled a number of topics from attendance, game day experience, how to build interest and momentum from an exci...

Amedeo Eichberg, reporter and Business Development Manager for La Mega Media, Inc., who is a regular part of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC media contingent, shares his passion, excitement and wonderful insights as his native Argentina has reached the World Cup Final; plus PSN's Mark Goodman 'Soccer Rabbi' who is the leading the Pittsburgh Soccer Now World Cup contest shares his toughts on the Arge...

Joining Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky on the podcast is Devon Kerr to preview the NCAA Men's Soccer College Cup. The lead ACC Network and USL Championship broadcast analyst is in Cary, North Carolina, where he will be calling the action for all three games on ESPNU this coming weekend.   The Pitt Panthers will take on Indiana Hoosiers in a rematch of the 2020-21 National Semifinal in the...

This Saturday promises to be quite a day for soccer fans in the United States and in Pittsburgh, as both the World Cup and NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Tournament will provide a doubleheader that includes Pitt men's soccer team in the Elite Eight (1 p.m. ET at Ambrose Urbanic Field), preceded by the U.S. Men's National Team's return to the World Cup's knockout stage (vs Holland, 10 a.m. Fox Sports...

A US and Pittsburgh soccer coaching icon, John Kowalski, along with Peter Smith, a former professional who had stints with USMNT and US Futsal National teams talk about their origins with US Men's Soccer program, and the big match up between US-England at the World Cup; Former English professional footballer, James Meara, who has made his mark in the coaching ranks in Pittsburgh and currently the...

Post match press conference with Pitt Women's HC Randy Waldrum and selected players

Among the banter and fun the group had in this pre-World Cup pod included: Favorite World Cup memory Messi or Ronaldo? Can USMNT get to KO round? The PSN World Cup Draft Contest (each member picked two teams from each group) Predictions for Groups & Final

For the first time ever, both Pitt men's and women's soccer programs are still playing postseason games in the NCAA tournament, at the same time.   On Monday, Pitt men learned that they've earned a fourth consecutive berth to the big dance, receiving an at-large bid.  The men will face Horizon League champion, Cleveland State, on Thursday night, at Ambrose Urbanic Field.   The women won their firs...

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Pitt men's soccer team both experienced set-backs this past weekend, and in their last seven combined matches, they're each without a win.   Mark Goodman joins John Krysinsky to take a look at the Riverhounds recent struggles including this past Saturday's 1-0 loss to Western Conference leaders, San Antonio FC.  Then, John is joined by Dominic Campbell, who has co...

John Krysinsky catches up with Zac Weiss who covers Duquesne's men's and women's soccer teams for PSN, and men's Head Coach Chase Brooks joins them to talk about his team as they're about to embark on the Atlantic 10 schedule as they're coming off an impressive start to the season, posting a 5-0-1 non-conference record.

Riverhounds SC will hold a special ceremony to induct former Hounds coach, general manager and television broadcaster Gene Klein to the Riverhounds Hall of Fame at halftime of the Hounds’ home game Saturday, Sept. 10 against Louisville City FC at Highmark Stadium. Klein will become the sixth member of the team’s Hall of Fame and the first to be inducted after the original class was named in 2019....

If there's one soccer broadcast analyst who has his finger on the pulse of both the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and the University of Pittsburgh men's soccer team it's Devon Kerr.   Among the topics Devon shared his insights included:   Impact of Pitt's new addition have in making the Panthers a legit ACC and NCAA College Cup contender Pitt Head Coach Jay Vidovich's tactical foundation and ability t...

The Pitt women's soccer program has shown considerable improvement in recent years, but they've still yet to reach the ACC or NCAA Tournament.  Will this finally be the year that Pitt reaches new heights, as they return almost their entire roster from 2021 season.  Rachael visited the Panthers and spoke with Head Coach Randy Waldrum, and provides her report and takeaways from camp.  

This Saturday, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (13-6-4) will face a challenging home match versus much improved Memphis 901 FC with an opportunity to jump ahead to third place in the standings.  It won't be easy.  PSN's John Krysinsky caught up with The Daily Memphian's John Varlas, who covers the club which boasts former USMNT/EPL keeper Tim Howard as Sporting Director and part-owner, and has suddenly...

The Riverhounds SC are red hot. So are the rest of teams ahead of them in the standings. Despite being unbeaten in its last seven matches (6-0-1), the Hounds remain in fourth place in the USL Championship's Eastern Conference standings, behind Louisville City FC, Tampa Bay Rowdies and this week's opponent, Memphis 901 FC. John and Dan Angell talk about their current form, including their latest wi...

John and Mike discuss current USMNT player selections as we inch closer to the 2022 World Cup later this Fall and WInter, the transition period for the USWNT as their World Cup year approaches in 2023 and much more on the beautiful game.

Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky is joined by Nicky Kolarac, who has become one of Pittsburgh soccer's biggest ambassadors and currently the captain of Pittsburgh Hotspurs men's first division team which competes in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). Nicky played at West Allegheny High School, collegiately at St. Francis (PA), and professionally for numerous clubs including the Pitts...