Episodes
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Steel City FC's US Open Cup qualifying quest with Gabe Norris
In this episode of Sounding Off on Soccer, John Krysinsky sits down with former Robert Morris University standout and Steel City FC leader Gabe Norris to dive deep into all things Pittsburgh soccer! Gabe breaks down Steel City FC’s thrilling Round 1 penalty-kick victory over Croatia...
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Point Park Men's Soccer in the thick of NCAA Division II dogfight with HC Cameron Williams, Nikolas Suarez and Yves 'Eve' Agbodoh
Point Park Men’s Soccer is well into its new era in NCAA Division II. In this episode, managing editor John Krysinsky (and himself a former Point Park player and coach) sits down with Head Coach Cameron Williams alongside transfer additions Nikolas Suarez and Yves Agbodoh. The group discusses the...
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Riverhounds Captain Danny Griffin (Hamtramck Showdown, Midfield Tactical Shifts & Locker Room Rivalries)
With the regular-season finish line in sight, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC head to Keyworth Stadium for a massive Rust Belt Derby against Detroit City FC. On this episode of Sounding Off on Soccer, Riverhounds captain Danny Griffin joins John Krysinsky to discuss the high-stakes stretch run in the...
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College Soccer Central: Cross-Tahn Derby Preview with RMU's Josh Lane, Duquesne's Ashwin Menon, Jaxon Ervin & Summer Intern reflection with Kevin Hutchinson
On this edition of Sounding Off on Soccer, we set the table for the 2026 Men’s Soccer Cross-Tahn Derby as Robert Morris (2-1-0) hosts unbeaten Duquesne (2-0-1) on Sunday afternoon at the North Athletic Complex! First, RMU’s veteran senior goalkeeper Josh Lane stops by to talk about his senior...
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College Soccer Central: Pitt MSOC Head Coach Jay Vidovich & Senior MF Logan Oliver on Culture, Rebuilding, and 2026 Season Launch
As the 2026 college soccer season kicks off, Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky sits down with Pitt Men's Soccer Head Coach Jay Vidovich and senior midfielder Logan Oliver. Coach Vidovich reflects on his journey at Pitt, setting the standard for the program, and bringing in former players…
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A new season, a new show -- College Soccer Central kicks off with Robert Morris WSOC's Michelle Rick and Ava Trethewey
College soccer is filled with world-class athletic talent, compelling storylines, and high-stakes conference battles—yet traditional media coverage frequently ignores the college game until NCAA Tournament's selection Sunday -- and even then -- coverage can be limited. That void is the driving...
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Sounding Off on World Cup 2026: Spain’s Reign, Messi’s Farewell & A Fitting Finale for Mike DeCourcy
Putting a Bow on World Cup 2026 with USBWA Hall of Famer Mike DeCourcy The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in the books, and on this final post-mortem episode, John Krysinsky brings back Mike DeCourcy (The Sporting News) -- who was there -- to break down Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina at...
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National analyst Devon Kerr’s candid midseason breakdown of Riverhounds, Trevor Amann's 'Great Feat' & good mess that is 2026 USL Championship
Lead broadcast analyst Devon Kerr rejoins John Krysinsky for an unfiltered, no-holds-barred edition of Sounding Off on Soccer. Devon was in the booth at FNB Stadium calling the Hounds' national broadcast victory over Louisville City FC. In this episode, he gives his candid thoughts on Trevor...
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Dan Brower on Steel City FC’s Historic Run & Stepping Down as Head Coach
Steel City FC Men's First Team Head Coach Dan Brower joins John Krysinsky on Sounding Off on Soccer to reflect on a remarkable era for the club as he prepares to step down from the touchline. Under Brower's guidance, Steel City FC evolved from its grassroots academy roots into a national USL…
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Steel City FC returns to USL League Two Postseason with Jaxon Ervin and Ryan Kopay
Before boarding the bus to Flint, Michigan, for the USL League Two Central Conference Playoffs, Steel City FC standouts Ryan Kopay and Jaxon Ervin sat down with Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky. The Great Forest Division champions capped off a historic, undefeated regular season (conceding...
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USMNT Hits the Ceiling – Analyzing the 4-1 World Cup Loss to Belgium (feat. Mike DeCourcy)
"They found the right channels, but against Belgium, they had an answer for everything. The U.S. had to work a little bit harder, and that's when elite players step up." The tournament run is over. Host John Krysinsky welcomes The Sporting News writer and pod regular Mike DeCourcy to process the...
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Mike DeCourcy on USMNT’s Knockout Triumph and Scouting Belgium
The U.S. Men’s National Team has advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time since 2002 after a wild, gritty 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara. Host John Krysinsky is joined by senior writer for The Sporting News, Mike DeCourcy, to break down a chaotic night in…
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Poch vs. The Press & The Blueprint for Pittsburgh Pro Women’s Soccer (with The Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy)
The Sporting News legend Mike DeCourcy joins John Krysinsky to recap the group stage fallout and map out the road ahead for Wednesday’s massive USMNT vs. Bosnia knockout clash. Pulling back the curtain on the press room, Mike breaks down how Pochettino is navigating the American media and why...
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World Cup Chess (USMNT vs Australia Preview) + Inside the Hounds' title experience with Matt Grubba
Riverhounds Media Relations Director Matt Grubba, born in Sydney, Australia but raised in the U.S., joins John Krysinsky to preview the highly anticipated USMNT vs. Australia World Cup match and shares an incredible inside look at the Hounds' historic USL Championship win in Tulsa. Full Show…
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USMNT World Cup statement with Mike DeCourcy, Steel Army vs. Eric Dick & Knicks are champions
A truly historic week across the global and local sporting landscape brings a powerhouse edition of Sounding Off on Soccer! We kick things off right from the press box in Los Angeles as host John Krysinsky welcomes back legendary sports journalist Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News. Fresh off...
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The Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy breaks down the biggest World Cup talking points for USMNT
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just weeks away, and Mauricio Pochettino has officially set the roster for the USMNT. The 26-man squad features massive tactical gambles, headline-grabbing snubs, and a heavy reliance on a select few stars to carry the load on home soil. On this episode of Sounding Off…
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Steel City FC's veterans Emily Graeca and Payton O'Malley anchor W League core
Summer soccer in Western Pennsylvania is officially in full swing, and this week the spotlight shines directly on the women’s pre-professional landscape. Ahead of their anticipated USL W League season opener this Friday night, Pittsburgh Soccer Now sat down with two foundational pillars of the...
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Steelers and BVB partnership beyond the Black & Gold — it's a strategic bridge between two "Steel Cities"
The partnership between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Borussia Dortmund moved from the front office to the pitch this week. On Wednesday, the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex hosted youth athletes for the BVB International Academy North America tryouts—a landmark moment for the collaboration announced…
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Stadium Expansion, Corporate Giants, World Cup events and pro soccer's major place in City of Champions with Riverhounds President Jeff Garner
In the latest episode of Sounding Off on Soccer, host John Krysinsky is joined by Riverhounds and Riveters President Jeff Garner for an in-depth discussion on the rapidly evolving landscape of professional soccer in Pittsburgh. From landmark corporate partnerships to the ambitious vision for…
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Having worn crest for both Riverhounds and Steel City FC, Nicky Kolarac weighs in on historic Open Cup clash
Pittsburgh native Nicky Kolarac, who has played for three different teams in the US Open Cup: Michigan Bucks, Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Steel City FC, joined John Krysinsky on Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast to discuss the historic match between the Riverhounds and Steel City. The match between…
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Steel City FC's Nick Graeca and Grant McIntosh look forward to facing Riverhounds in Open Cup
On the newest episode of Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast, Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky is joined by Steel City FC's Nick Graeca and Grant McIntosh to discuss their upcoming Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match vs the Riverhounds Among the topics discussed included: Juggling post-collegiate…
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Down to the wire in USLPA-USL CBA negotiations, plus Riverhounds 2026 predictions
Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky and Mark Goodman are back and ready on a new Episode of Sounding Off on Soccer to discuss the new season as the Riverhounds get set to defend its USL Championship title. However, will the season start on time? The USLPA and USL Headquarters continue to...
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Steel City FC's Tom Ovenden and Dan Brower on historic Open Cup match with Riverhounds SC
On Friday, Steel City FC and the Riverhounds announced that its historic US Open Cup match has been moved to Highmark Stadium -- on March 17, at 7 p.m. This seemed like a great opportunity to bring back and check in with Tom Ovenden and Dan Brower, Steel City FC's owner/president and the men's...
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Riverhounds Robbie Mertz reflects on title run, higher standards for players and more
Robbie Mertz is back for another season with his hometown club, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. This time he comes back to the club, with a new contract, as a champion, postseason hero and even more determined to contribute in contributing to the Riverhounds' standard of success that has been part...
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Randy Waldrum on United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame honor, career and transition to new role with Pitt
Randy Waldrum has earned his spot in coaching history in the United States of America. In January, the United Soccer Coaches Annual Convention in Philadelphia, the organization honored Waldrum, along with Craig Ewing, Al Miller and Steve Sampson, as part of its 2026 Hall of Fame Class. The U.S....
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Stefan Lundberg comes full circle with Bridge City FC
Stefan Lundberg has done it all on the Pittsburgh soccer landscape, but he's still not done yet. The former WPIAL and club soccer standout, who went on to a four-year career at Duquesne University, played three seasons with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, where he (no pun intended) was part of the…
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Danny Griffin reflects on Riverhounds' first-ever title winning campaign
In what was our first-ever in-person, on location edition of Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast, at Shiloh Plate & Pour (on Mt. Washington), one of the pillars of the Riverhounds 2025 championship squad, the team's captain and midfielder, Danny Griffin joined John Krysinsky to share his thoughts, in...
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Riverhounds USL Championship Final pregame rundown with Keith Barnes and Matthew Baldwin
Before the Riverhounds kickoff against FC Tulsa in the club's first-ever appearance in the USL Championship Final -- the Sounding Off on Soccer podcast is back with a special pregame edition. Joining PSN's John Krysinsky includes Matthew Baldwin, who has covered the Riverhounds for the past...
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Riverhounds defender Sean Suber's ready to go grab a trophy in Tulsa
With the Riverhounds set to play in the USL Championship Final at Tulsa on Saturday, we continue our series of daily Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast episodes. Today, John Krysinsky caught up with Riverhounds' All-USL Championship First Team defender Sean Suber as the third-year pro Thoughts on...
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Riverhounds' historical run to the USL Championship Final with Mark Goodman and Matt Popchock
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are USL Championship's Eastern Conference champions and will now be facing FC Tulsa in the League Final. Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky is joined by fellow PSN contributors Mark 'Soccer Rabbi' Goodman and Matt Popchock who were all on hand at Highmark Stadium…
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Riverhounds' missing ingredient, plus Steel City FC's Nolan Hutter on US Open Qualifying run
On the latest episode of Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast, Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky discusses the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC one key missing ingredient as they get set to host Rhode Island FC in the USL Championship's Eastern Conference Final on Saturday. Then, John is joined by Steel...
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Breaking down Riverhounds-Hartford playoff clash with USL broadcaster Joe Malfa
In what has become a tradition of sorts, PSN's John Krysinsky is joined by a member of the broadcast team for a Riverhounds' upcoming playoff match -- as USL Championship play-by-play announcer Joe Malfa jumps on Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast to discuss Saturday's USL Championship Eastern...
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Hounds-Hartford incident investigation thoughts, plus broadcast analyst and former LaRoche coach David Day on Pitt MSOC
It's been a while, but we're back with a new episode of Sounding Off on Soccer as Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky shares his thoughts on the unfortunate incident at the end of last Saturday's Riverhounds-Hartford match, then also brings on Pitt Men's Soccer broadcast analyst and former...
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Robert Morris men's soccer ready to prove themselves all over again with Head Coach Jonathan Potter
Heading into his third year as Head Coach of Robert Morris men’s soccer, Jonathan Potter leads a program coming off one of the most impressive campaigns in program history which included winning the Horizon League championship and a berth in the NCAA Men’s Division I tournament. “That was an...
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National analyst Devon Kerr talks Riverhounds, Pitt men
One of our favorite guests of the Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast, Devon Kerr, returns to join John Krysinsky for an enlightening discussion with most of the interview segment talking about the Riverhounds, and on the tail end, some preseason thoughts on College Soccer and Pitt men's soccer team....
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Robbie Mertz on evolving into Riverhounds' mainstay and club's most tenured player from Pittsburgh area
More than halfway through his seventh season as a professional soccer player, spending nearly all of his career playing for his hometown club, Upper St Clair native Robbie Mertz is poised to become the Riverhounds all-time appearances leader for a player from the Pittsburgh region with his next...
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The Sporting News' Mike Decourcy on USMNT, FIFA Club World Cup and soccer's equivalent of MJ v LeBron debate
It's been a while, but Mike Decourcy, fresh off covering FIFA Club World Cup at Met Life Stadium earlier in the week, joins John Krysinsky on a new episode of Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast. With the FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico less than one year away, Mike and John discuss the...
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Pitt women’s soccer in transition year with Ben and Randy Waldrum (Part II)
In May, Pitt women's soccer program announced an official change in leadership, with Randy Waldrum stepping into a new role as Technical Director, while Ben Waldrum is taking over as the team's Head Coach. For the first time since the transition took place, Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky...
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Pitt women soccer's transition year with Ben Waldrum and Randy Waldrum (Part I)
In May, Pitt women's soccer program announced an official change in leadership, with Randy Waldrum stepping into a new role as Technical Director, while Ben Waldrum is taking over as the team's Head Coach. For the first time since the transition took place, Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky...
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Nathan Prex and Josh Lane on Steel City FC's third straight Division title and first in USL League Two
In the club's first season competing in USL League Two, Steel City FC's men's team earned yet another Division Title with one match remaining, following a 2-1 defeat of Toledo Villa FC, on Sunday at Founders Field. Two key members of the squad, Nathan Prex (Seneca Valley HS/Lebanon Valley) and…
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Riveters Head Coach Scott Gibson guides Riveters' vision in exhilarating first season
On the eve of the Pittsburgh Riveters SC first-ever postseason appearance, the squad's Head Coach, Scott Gibson sat down with Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky for an insightful interview session. Having been there to help foster the start and as a constant in the incremental growth and...
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Jack Shearer, Josh DiMatteo and Grant Glorioso are bringing pro indoor soccer back to Pittsburgh with Bridge City FC
Three Pittsburgh natives, Jack Shearer, Josh DiMatteo and Grant Glorioso are bringing professional indoor soccer back to the Steel City. On the latest episode of Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast, Shearer, DiMatteo and Glorioso join Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky to share more details about...
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Reilly sisters each found their own pathway to high-level soccer with Steel City FC, Riveters SC
When the Pittsburgh Riveters SC and Steel City FC face off for the second time this month on Friday night at Highmark Stadium (7 p.m. kickoff) in a high-stakes match with USL W League Great Forest Division top spot in the balance, both clubs will be showcasing rosters that will include more than...
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Steel City FC's high-stakes rematch with Riveters SC with Head Coach Tom Ovenden
Steel City FC women's first team is preparing for the final weekend of the regular season in the club's first-go around in the USL W League. Head Coach Tom Ovenden jumps on with Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky to talk about the season to this point, this Friday's high-stakes match-up vs...
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Riveters SC back Chloe Kuminkoski's Glioma Research Fund through Play for Change initiative
In a special episode of Sounding Off on Soccer, Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky is joined by Pittsburgh Riveters SC's Chloe Kuminkoski, who has started Glioma Research Fund, which has been backed by the team's Play for Change initiative. In this episode, John and Chloe discuss the...
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After 10 years, what's the legacy of Riverhounds' 'Miracle on the Mon' with Matt Gajtka
In a special episode of Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast, one of our old friends and longtime PSN contributor, Matt Gajtka joins John Krysinsky to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a remarkable match and come-from-behind victory like none other for Pittsburgh…
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Steel City FC women gear up for switch to USL W-League
While there's been a lot of attention paid to another pre-professional women's soccer team in the Pittsburgh area -- Riveters SC, who made their debut last week, Steel City FC's women are taking another step forward as a club this year, as they move from UWS into the USL W-League -- where they'll...
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Pittsburgh vs Philly in the US Open Cup with Philadelphia Soccer Now's Matt Ralph
It will be an unprecedented moment in professional soccer landscape in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, when the Pittsburgh Riverhounds travel to Chester to face Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup's Round of 16 (7:30 pm kickoff at Subaru Field)....
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Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast: Steel City FC men's HC Dan Brower on new challenge in USL League Two
In the latest episode of Sounding Off on Soccer, Pittsburgh Soccer Now's John Krysinsky is joined by Steel City FC's Head Coach Dan Brower to talk about the club's newest challenge as they begin a new season in a new league. Steel City FC kick off a new campaign coming off winning back-to-back…
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Riverhounds need a spark plus scouting NYCFC with Mark 'Soccer Rabbi' Goodman
With the the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC gearing up to host a US Open Cup Round of 32 clash vs NYCFC at Highmark Stadium on Wednesday night (7 p.m. -- Paramount Plus), PSN's John Krysinsky is joined by 'Soccer Rabbi' Mark Goodman on the latest episode of Sounding Off on Soccer. Among the topics...