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I'll help with the "Z-I...". I'm in 121.

I cannot find an NCAA limit. I suspect it is self-limiting by the University/team and the players' desire to play. You also need to account for some of the new recruits redshirting. However, I agree that it is probable that not all of the players currently with the Zips will be there in the Fall.

It's official http://www.timbers.com/post/2016/03/14/portland-timbers-acquire-attacker-darren-mattocks-vancouver-whitecaps-fc

I agree we should be hosting and that the system is rigged. The selection criteria changes every year, but the makeup of the committee is always skewed to the power conferences. NCAA in some ways is worse than FIFA. I don't recall if it was stated on this board or elsewhere, but the NCAA is supposed to look out for the student athletes. March Madness is all about money. I understand that the Zips resume lacks because we've never done anything in the NCAA Tourney, and we got crushed the last time we were there. That game was over 10 minutes in and wasn't interesting. But, that does not excuse the improper seeding in the NIT. Also, I feel for you. It's bad enough being anywhere in Ohio with all the blOSU honks, but I'm sure it's magnified in the heart of Suckeye land. Of course, the local news here jumps right on the Suckeye bandwagon with 'well this game does nothing for Ohio State yada yada yada..." Why the H*ll don't they all move to Columbus? How many of them actually attended blOSU?

Perhaps he has decided to change professions. If I remember correctly, Kofi majored in biology and had aspirations to go into the medical profession. Edit: I should add that I don't know. This is total supposition on my part.

@SpinThanks for starting this list and @chris for adding to it. I tried to re-compile from and group to get a feel for how many former Zips are in MLS, foreign, etc. MLS Saad Abdul-Salaam Sporting KC Chad Barson RB Columbus Crew SC Teal Bunbury ST New England Revolution Evan Bush GK Montreal Impact Scott Caldwell CM New England Revolution Chris Korb RB DC United Richie Laryea - Orlando City SC Darren Mattocks ST Vancouver Whitecaps FC / Portland Timbers FC [pending] Darlington Nagbe CAM Portland Timbers FC USMNT Dillon Serna CAM Colorado Rapids Wil Trapp CDM Columbus Crew SC USMNT Zarek Valentin RB Portland Timbers FC Ben Zemanski MF Portland Timbers FC Europe / Other Foreign Anthony Ampaipitakwong MF Bangkok United F.C. Reinaldo Brenes Costa Rica Saprissa Perry Kitchen CM Heart of Midlothian USMNT Deandre Yedlin RB Sunderland AFC USMNT Other Jake Fenlason GK Orlando City B Blair Gavin CM Arizona David Meves Fort Lauderdale Strikers Michael Nanchoff LM Tampa Bay Rowdies Aodhan Quinn Louisville City Zac Portillos MF Tampa Bay Rowdies Ben Speas LM Minnesota Eric Stevenson FC Cincinnati Sinisa Ubiparapovic - Indy Eleven Robbie Derschang TBD Kofi Sarkodie RB TBD Bryan Gallego "Retired" Steve Zakuani Retired (Seattle Sounders FC, Portland Timbers FC, DR Congo)

Reinaldo Brenes - Costa Rica Saprissa Couldn't find a current article, but this article from Feb 2015 says that Reinaldo signed an 18-month contract: http://www.concacaf.com/article/saprissa-signs-brenes-mora Bryan Gallego retired. Jake Fenlason - GK Orlando City B http://www.orlandocitysc.com/players/squad/ocb Siniša Ubiparipović - MF Indy Eleven http://www.indyeleven.com/roster

It's fun to go down there for a soccer game (except when we should be hosting). They know we're the better team, and they hate it.

Probably the top reason I hate the Buckeyes so much. I've watched how totally classless so many of them are to any other team's fans. It's sickening. I'm so glad that Thad hasn't worked out for them.

What? We just played 3 games in 3 days in a "cavernous arena".

Nice....Who can name all of the players in the picture?

Hearts: Perry Kitchen preferred Tynecastle to 'big MLS offer' ...The 24-year-old has returned to the USA to finalise paperwork after securing a work permit that should allow him to complete his move next week. "I was pleased to get him and quite surprised," said Neilson. "He had a big offer in the MLS, but he wanted to come to Europe to get into the USA team more consistently."...

Yes, TheTank123 - Uncle. Bisbee - Grandpa I hope to see Bisbee later this month (if DeAndre is among USMNT roster for March 29th match in Columbus)

Yes.

Hearts seal deal for USA midfielder Perry Kitchen Scotland, interesting.

Jurgen Klinsmann's verdict on @yedlinny loan move to #SAFC http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/usa-coach-jurgen-klinsmann-says-10930497

Just read an article today that Perry is very much interested in going to Europe. Not so driven by MLS money. I can't post now from my phone but will try to post later. Edit:. http://wapo.st/1OrFPQU?tid=ss_tw article is titled about obafemi martins but scroll down and there is info about Perry.

I'm not sure what Perry is expecting to find. $400k is a pretty good deal by MLS standards. Given that level of money and that DCU has his MLS rights, I'm not sure a deal is there elsewhere in MLS. I don't know enough about salaries in various European leagues to comment.

Perry Kitchen In Search of a Team

Columbus Crew SC's Wil Trapp, Ethan Finlay and Tony Tchani bullish on USMNT prospects following January camp

Stream for tonight's pre-season match of Tampa Bay Rowdies (Michael Nanchoff & Zac Portillos) DC United. http://www.dcunited.com/live

It appears DeAndre Yedlin is starting today for Sunderland v Manchester United Sunderland AFC ‏@SunderlandAFC 21m21 minutes ago .@yedlinny comes in to face @ManUtd, he replaces Billy Jones, who misses out with a hip injury #SUNMUN

http://www.mnunitedfc.com/news/2016/02/12/ben-speas-signs-for-minnesota-united

Houston Dynamo follows Bat City Batallion ‏@AustinDynamo 20h20 hours ago @ChrisCanetti just confirmed that Kofi Sarkodie is indeed a Free Agent. 4 retweets 2 likes CORRECTION: @AustinDynamo I didn't say he is a free agent because that is not a fact. I said he is unsigned. We retain his MLS rights. Retweets 4 Likes 3 4:13 PM - 10 Feb 2016 Tweet text Reply to @ChrisCanetti @AustinDynamo Leo Ponce Jr. ‏@The_Ponce 19h19 hours ago @ChrisCanetti @AustinDynamo Kofi does not meet criteria for free agency. He is not 28 years old. 3 retweets 4 likes View other replies