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 Cleveland—including walking up to hit the game-winning spot-kick in the fifth round. Plus, we talk about the transition under head coach Jonathan Velotta, the influx of elite local talent, and their upcoming U.S. Open Cup Second Round qualifier against FC New York this Saturday night at UPMC Graham Field (6:00 PM).

In this episode:

Riverhounds & Pitt Recap: John breaks down the Hounds' West Coast heartbreak in Irvine and analyzes Pitt Men's Soccer climbing to #2 in national RPI.

• Fact or Fiction?: Gabe Norris weighs in on hypothetical Open Cup free kicks against the Riverhounds at F.N.B. Stadium.
• Evaluating Anders Bordery: Gabe shares his thoughts on watching Anders grow from youth soccer to becoming a game-changer for Jay Vidovich’s Pitt Panthers.
• RMU & Local Culture: Reflections on Robert Morris’ Horizon League championship legacy, goalkeeper Josh Lane, and the growing pipeline of local talent representing Steel City FC.

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 physical jump from the NAIA to D2, the team’s international locker room dynamic, navigating the competitive Mountain East Conference (MEC), and their favorite spots around Downtown Pittsburgh.

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 Eastern Conference.

What we cover in this episode:

• The intensity and atmosphere of playing at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck
• Shifting roles: Danny's tactical flexibility in the midfield and moving into wide attacking spaces
• Midfield depth, grinding out 1-0 results, and building momentum for the postseason
• Throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at PNC Park with Robbie Mertz catching
• Locker room and household banter ahead of the Steelers vs. Patriots matchup

Read the full Riverhounds Notebook (to be posted Friday) and match coverage on Pittsburgh Soccer Now: https://pittsburghsoccernow.com

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