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St John’s will be the Family/Homecoming Weekend game on October 3. Important Big East Conference game. https://redstormsports.com/sports/mens-soccer/schedule

A10 team St Louis University will play the Zips in Akron on September 23. They were in the NCAA tournament last season after finishing second to Dayton in conference. https://slubillikens.com/sports/mens-soccer/schedule

Camden Stockton has moved on from Akron. He did a nice job promoting basketball last season.

Mitch Budler listed as a top 11 USL 2 player to watch by Top Drawer Soccer. https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ9-7lFxy7v/?img_index=3&igsh=MWFveTV5YnZwMWdhcg==

Flint City beats Kalamazoo 1-0 on a goal from Ashton Kamdem. https://www.instagram.com/p/DKDuRthv7-O/?igsh=MWVqMG9vbGJwb2dpcQ==

After the 2-1 win vs Cleveland Force, Akron City Coach Hoggarth, mentions using James Buebendorf to open the game up with his pace at left back. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKDrpkEsfNO/?igsh=MWM1NDZpYWRmOW1xYw==

Zips have a 2025 midfielder from Nashville SC Academy. Was with US Youth u15 in 2022. https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7NXohR74H/?igsh=dDQ0N3FnNjFzam4=

Jen Simonetti is no longer on the goZips website and Maggie Kuhn is listed as interim head coach. It would appear she’s been dismissed.

He certainly emptied the board room quote bucket. He did mention increasing attendance and community engagement which could certainly help in several ways.

Beto with the 96’ minute game winner in the US Open Cup against NYCFC. Go Zips!

New 2026 recruit announces commitment on Instagram. Austin Thum, Defender from San Jose Earthquakes Academy. https://www.instagram.com/p/DI9nXHWThw2/?igsh=MTY2bXBjaG1scWFvNg==

2025 MAC Regular Season Champs

GW bio focuses a lot on revenue generating activities: https://gwusports.com/staff-directory/andrew-goodrich/354 From his Miami bio A member of the external leadership staff, his role he is responsible for the management of the marketing department’s promotional, advertising and budgeting strategies for the Hurricanes’ 17 varsity sports. Additional responsibilities include supporting the efforts of UM communications, ticket sales, ticket operations, digital media, creative services and multimedia rights partners to increase and improve brand value, brand awareness, fan experience, customer satisfaction, attendance and revenues. USF At South Florida, Goodrich was responsible for leading the Bulls' business strategy, revenue generation, ticket operations, ticket sales, corporate sponsorship, merchandising, and USF Athletics licensing (CLC) initiatives. Additionally, Goodrich supervised marketing and strategic communications which included digital and social media strategy, Bulls Vision audio/video production, branding, and in-game presentation/fan experience enterprises. SU His success in growing attendance in football and men's and women's basketball, and his expertise in marketing and fan experience will aid us in expanding the impact and reach of the Syracuse brand.

My two cents, quick read is that he has been instrumental in fund raising, marketing and sponsorships at ACC and Big South schools. Finding new, innovative ways to raise money and increase engagement on and off campus, would be very beneficial to Akron athletics.

Emil on the bench for St Louis City tonight against Sporting KC. https://x.com/stlcitysc/status/1908662428390277332?s=46

Going to take a little time to get their footing. 95% of the goals from 2024 have moved on. For example, Stefan’s PK against Creighton is the only Big East conference goal scored by a returning player.

That was amazing.

Yeah if you remove the blow outs against horrible Wright State and St Francis from 2024, there are only 2 goals and 3 assists returning. Zips don’t have Emil to bail them out with individual effort.

Appreciate the update.

I believe the breakdown is: 4 Transfers: Sullivan (St Louis U) Morck (St John’s) Arnesen (Old Dominion) Kossehasse (Iowa Western) 1 recruit : Jamai Royer 2 internationals: Jose Luis Pedro Another intl player whose name I don’t remember

Nothing groundbreaking here, but a 30 min conversation with Coach Embick about a wide range of topics to include the spring league

According to Instagram, Zips picked up a transfer F/M from Old Dominion. Junior from Denmark, had 6 goals and 3 assists in two seasons for the Monarchs. https://www.instagram.com/p/DE0D_S3sGL9/?img_index=4&igsh=ZWhnMGRuZGdwbmxx

Zips pick up a transfer from Marquette.

The Zips picked up a transfer from University of West Virginia. Appeared in one game as a freshman. https://www.instagram.com/p/DDp9ygExHE7/?igsh=eXppcTdpaW8yNGw4

It’s not decided by fan vote. Winning the fan vote at this semi finalist stage is equivalent of one first place committee vote. Which is then narrowed to the final three. Those final three are then voted on by the committee to decide the winner. It’s cool you don’t care, just replying to clarify.