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I think this is Nathan Ferguson. Listed as a 6'3 forward . I like tall forwards (for set pieces). https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/nathan-ferguson/ the tweet has a good photo of Nathan Ferguson for some reason...when I copy tweet, I get Faufel and ferguson...Nathan is 2nd photo ...he is the commit to Akron welcome Nathan Born in Glen Carbon, Illinois. A standout striker from our @STLCITYAcademy who notched 9 goals in @MLSNEXT action last fall.

Top Drawer soccer says that the zips have two more recruits for the class of 2023. By my count, that is 7 already. I do not remember having so many committed more than 12 months away from the next season. Great jobs by the coaches in recruiting and getting kids committed to Akron Both young men are rated 3 stars by TDS. Nathan Ferguson is currently #181 in the country. He was written up by TDS in April 2022 for having 2 goals in an MLS Next game. SIMA Recruiting Roundup: August 22-28 BOYS NCAA DIVISION I Class of 2023 F Nathan Ferguson (St. Louis City SC) committed to Akron. M Alen Kapic (FC Cincinnati) committed to Akron.

Staley on Davis Made a great 3rd and 1 tackle

I updated the rest of the MAC teams in hopes of getting a few more eyes on the conference. Out of all the teams, only 15 committed players still need a rating. Not perfect, but better than any other recruiting site. My goal is to have every MAC player rated in 2023. Currently the team rankings look like this: #60 - Central Michigan #62 - Miami #69 - Western Michigan #77 - Akron #81 - Northern Illinois #84 - Ball State #90 - Kent State #93 -Toledo #97 - Eastern Michigan NR - Ohio NR - Bowling Green NR - Buffalo

In a March 14, 2022 FC Cincinnati game, new 2023 recruit Alen Kapic scored a goal with an assist from Akron zip 2022 fall new player Ashton Kamdem. Ashton Kamdem also scored a goal in that same game. I have said it before....Ashton Kamdem really sounds like an exciting addition to the zips team this fall. I sure hope that Ashton Kamdem sees a lot of playing time this fall at left defensive back. Sunday, March 14 U19 | Midwest United 0, FC Cincinnati Academy 6 The U19s had a dominant performance in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as six different goal scorers led to the rout. Kimball Jackson (assisted by Danny Samways), Alen Kapic (Ashton Kamdem), Josh Head (Max Miller), Ashton Kamdem (Owen Parrish), Tre Jervier (Diego Hoenderkamp) and Caleb Frakes (Carson Turpin) tallied the six goals in the Orange and Blue’s strong outing. Jack Moxom saved a penalty kick, holding a clean sheet in goal.

Update: Only 8 players still need a rating. Not much movement in the rankings except Toledo jumping into a tie with Ball State at #85. #61 - Central Michigan #62 - Miami #70 - Western Michigan #77 - Akron #79 - Northern Illinois #85 - Ball State #85 - Toledo #92 - Kent State #95 - Eastern Michigan NR - Ohio, Bowling Green, Buffalo

season opening opponent FIU...is #23 traditional powers Stanford, North Carolina and Akron are not in the top 25 https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-national-rankings/men

Music to my ears! Makes me think he is at least on the two deep if he made it on the highlight pictures. Plus we’ve seen a #32 several times in the short video clips.

I spy a #32, last name Nelson @catdaddyp

One reason we couldn’t stop the run is because part of the time we weren’t lined up correctly. For instance in this play the TE blocks down and collapses the DE. The inside LB reads run and gets caught up in the wash. What the Safety is doing (top of screen) lined up stacked behind the CB I have no idea. He should be in the box and ready to help fill that massive gap. I could do more of these, but I’m not sure many people want to rehash last year’s defense.

Joel Sangwa continues to impress at CB. He reads the game very well and his passing into offense is superb. Gyuwon Chong arrived. Last night. He subbed in quite well for the unavailable Johnny Fitzgerald.

Nice! That’s the type of ooc opponent I’ve been dying to schedule for years! How many beers did #51 have the night before that picture was taken?