{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Sounding Off on Soccer with John Krysinsky","title":"Riverhounds need a spark plus scouting NYCFC with Mark 'Soccer Rabbi' Goodman","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3728,"description":"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 StadiumPittsburgh'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 matchesImpact that the crowd at Highmark Stadium can have in a match like this","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kkhsdsv30OCfc_M73OxdoLtC7Pvevq5VCsWv-bJuBGE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxMTQxLzE2NjU4/NTQ0MDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}