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 covered and discussed include: 

• John breaks down the Hounds current form -- which has not been good -- as they head into this midweek Open Cup clash at Highmark Stadium
• Pittsburgh's short history of success against MLS clubs in Pittsburgh -- and how this current Hounds group which is struggling -- can draw inspiration from past, positive results vs MLS clubs 

https://pittsburghsoccernow.com/2025/05/05/struggling-riverhounds-can-find-inspiration-from-short-history-of-solid-home-performances-vs-mls-clubs-in-us-open-cup/

• Mark, who also hosts the Colorado Rapids podcast, Holding the High Line, jumps on to take a closer look at NYCFC and breaks down their squad.  
• The pair also discuss the challenges for coaches in lineup selections, the importance of depth and how young players can make an impact in Open Cup matches
• Impact that the crowd at Highmark Stadium can have in a match like this