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I suspected that might happen. “Coach Aaron Embick”? “Section 211”?

Drive. Don’t post or text! better to be here in person! Go Zips!!!

Well, here we go again. I was feeling good about tomorrow night until I read that and 'Woe is me again ... we deserved the higher seed.' “I think as a team we felt like we probably did more in the regular season,” Zips coach Jared Embick said. “We were a little bit hotter at the end of the regular season than Louisville to deserve the fourth seed." Even Caleb Porter lamented this...and where did it get us, out of the tournament. Both this quote and the one UAZipster0305 pointed out are horrible for coaches to make. We "deserve"...no we don't. Nobody deserves. The seeding was fair. Now go show everyone that we are better than that seeding. That we are not finished yet; just getting started. Ugh!!!

Thanks all for the highlights and other memories from our past successes and of our great players. We have so much of which to be proud of from our Men's Soccer Program past and present. to more great memories!!!

A Family Affair: Passion for soccer runs deep in Scott Caldwell’s household ...Scott knew from a young age that he wanted to be a professional soccer player, too; he just wasn’t fully aware that he was following in his father’s footsteps. He didn’t listen to his father’s instruction because he was a former pro player – he listened because he was Dad. “I didn’t really know growing up,” Caldwell said of his father’s playing career. “I just thought of him as one of my coaches, as my Dad. He was just always at the field with me or my older siblings, coaching our town teams.” Larry Caldwell must’ve passed on plenty of knowledge to Scott and his siblings – brother Keith and sisters Andrea and Amy – and perhaps some soccer genes, as well, because the Caldwells have earned a reputation as one of the most athletically-gifted families in the New England region....

Totally agree. I've been very fortunate to develop a friendship with and remain in touch with Larry. Attended a few NE Revolution matches at Gillette Stadium with Larry, Ginger (Scott's mother) and other Caldwell family members and friends. Also, had lunch with him on the Boston waterfront when I was in town for a day last summer. Great man, great family! I loved sitting next to Larry also because he referees (or used to) Women's collegiate soccer. I loved getting his perspective on calls/non-calls. I remember one Zips match (I forget the specific match but Scotty was playing for Akron) where Larry felt the Assistant Ref on the near sideline wasn't doing his job and he yelled at him several times ... that's your call.

I guess in the past I never heard what type of vehicle and always thought it was a car accident. A stolen moped...humorous.

Thanks. my bad. Didn’t read the right section. I remembered it being some type of vehicle accident.

Thanks but that doesn’t have the story about his injury as a youth before coming to Akron.

There was purpose in my use of it. ?

Captain Wil Trapp and Columbus CrewSC take on TorontoFC tonight.

Go Zips!!!

For those traveling to Louisville, we are being joined by the goal scorer from that significant victory vs Louisville. Zips Men's Soccer and University of Akron Alumnus, Scott Caldwell, and his father plan to be in attendance Friday night.

Sounds like another Steve Zakuani story. I don't recall what Steve's injury was, but I remember reading that Caleb found him in England, and he had had some injury which held him back through moving up through the development system over there. I'll have to do some research on Joao. I wouldn't expect our SID or the Akron BJ to provide any backstory.

Chances of that seem to have increased with this recognition. The only way for him to enter MLS draft as an underclassman is with a Generation Adidas signing, I believe.

For those ZIps fans traveling to Louisville, the UL ticket office responded to my email that they are seating Akron players' guests in Section 112. Would be great if we could all get tickets in this section or next to it so that we can be loud together. You can call to order tickets at 502-852-5151 or purchase through gocards.com. Likely need to call to request a specific section. GO ZIPS!!!

I could not get that tweet to embed yesterday, but it worked this morning. Better than just the link.

Nice job Rowdies...

The Timbers just put out a corrected release. https://www.timbers.com/post/2017/11/27/portland-timbers-announce-roster-status-ahead-2018-season The Timbers did not exercise the 2018 contract options on defender/midfielders Amobi Okugo and Bill Tuiloma and forward Darren Mattocks. The club remains in discussions with Mattocks... 2018 Zips in MLS Summary... Dillon Serna ... Colorado Rapids Wil Trapp ... Columbus Crew Chris Korb ... DC United Evan Bush ... Montreal Impact Scott Caldwell ... New England Revolution Jonathan Lewis ... NYCFC Richie Laryea ... Orlando City Adam Najem ... Philadelphia Union Darlington Nagbe, Zarek Valentin, Darren Mattocks (TBD) ... Portland Timbers Saad Abdul-Salaam ... Sporting KC Ben Zemanski ... Free Agent Teal Bunbury, Kofi Sarkodie ... Out of Contract

Should have been smart enough to have appropriately located those speakers when they renovated the stadium in 2010. However, it would be prudent and responsible of UA to at least tune it down a few decibels and not ruin the hearing of their donors/season ticket holders.

That is a great question my friend. MLS roster rules are most confusing. I believe they are available for the re-entry draft. If not drafted by another team, their previous (current) team can re-sign them (likely at lower salary). If neither of these occur, they can still try out and sign with another team, but their previous (current) team has to agree (usually involves some compensation) since they are not free agents. If they don't find another team to which to go in MLS, they can go to another league inside or outside the USA. EDIT: I admit that I'm not 100% certain of the process I described. I welcome any corrections by someone who may know better.

2018 Zips in MLS Summary... Dillon Serna ... Colorado Rapids Wil Trapp ... Columbus Crew Chris Korb ... DC United Evan Bush ... Montreal Impact Scott Caldwell ... New England Revolution Jonathan Lewis ... NYCFC Richie Laryea ... Orlando City Adam Najem ... Philadelphia Union Darren Mattocks, Darlington Nagbe, Zarek Valentin ... Portland Timbers Saad Abdul-Salaam ... Sporting KC Ben Zemanski ... Free Agent Teal Bunbury, Kofi Sarkodie ... Out of Contract