Zip_ME87

An assist and first MLS career goal for Scott Caldwell tonight, Revolution v Real Salt Lake. https://vine.co/v/eWeFE9H1132 https://instagram.com/p/1628EYIUcV/ http://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2015-04-25-new-england-revolution-vs-real-salt-lake/details/video/37055

Soccer: Crew's Trapp says patience is key in recovering from concussion

An assist and a goal for Teal Bunbury off the bench in the NE Revolution's 2-1 win over the Philly Union tonight. EDIT: http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/video/2015/04/20/postgame-revolution-2-union-1

Why wouldn't it be? The one thing of which I'm unsure is how much of the messaging is outside his control. So, I don't want to harp on him too much. However, regarding the goZips.com post to which I originally referred, it wouldn't have been so bothersome to me if a few links were released each month rather than waiting until April to post links as far back as December. I would hope that goZips.com could release information that is fresher than that.

For the most part, I already know. I just don't understand why there isn't at least some official information. Maybe it is the coaching staff holding the information close. If it's really necessary, ok, but it seems like there is very little information that flows officially.

http://gozips.com/sports/msoc/2014-15/releases/20150416r9p6g4 How PATHETIC is it that the Zips Mens Soccer Sports Information Director has to dig up stories (links) as far back as Dec 11, 2014? If someone doesn't know by now that Saad was at the MLS Combine and drafted by Sporting KC, then that person isn't a Zips Mens Soccer fan or doesn't care. Where's the recruiting class announcement? I don't care if the recruiting class isn't completely finalized due to whatever issues still are in work, if any. Publish the information about those who are officially signed (NLIs). Then update it later like we used to get. Is Victor Souto's post-season suspension done or not? It was originally 2 NCAA Tourney games, as I understood it via the grapevine. (We never did get the information.) We only had 1 NCAA Tourney game last year. I think it may done, however, and it won't be carried into this season, but why can't the SID inform us. I don't think other schools are nearly as secretive about this stuff. I'm sure it's in the public domain, anyway; so, why not report it. I can't believe that we can't get better and timely information about the Zips' premier sports team! What a joke (but NOT FUNNY)!

Beyond sad because it's so easy? The sad part is Browns fans who keep shelling out money year after year buying 'hope' and not demanding real progress. New uni's = more hope and diversion. How about the buffoons in Berea concentrate on the freakin' draft and getting it right for once in about 50 years. It's not just that an expansion team sucks, the Browns have sucked for about 50 years. Yeah, they had a few close calls, but where's the SuperBowl appearance?

DEFENDER ZAC PORTILLOS IS EXCELLING WITH THE ROWDIES AFTER NEARLY BEING OUT OF SOCCER

I also voted Serna. Amazing movement on that ball how it looked to be going right then swerved left just before entering the goal just inside the post and under the crossbar. Great movement and placement. No way the keeper gets a hand on that.

Perry Kitchen & Dillon Serna competing for MLS Goal of the Week with some very sweet goals! http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2015/04/13/vote-now-2015-att-mls-goal-week-week-6

From England to Texas. Fresh off his EPL debut with Tottenham Saturday, DeAndre Yedlin named to USMNT roster for Wednesday, April 15, 2015 friendly vs Mexico in San Antonio, TX. U-S-A!

DeAndre Yedlin says making Premier League debut was 'unbelievable'

Yedlin debuts in EPL... @HustleBelt https://twitter.com/HustleBelt/status/586916682343432192 DeAndre Yedlin getting ready to head onto the pitch for the first time as a Spur

18 is normal. In 2009, for example, final record was 23-1-1. 18 reg season games, 2 MAC Tourney games, 3 NCAA Tourney games + 2 more in the College Cup.

Not sure I understand your logic. You won't travel for 1 game at UCSB but you would for 1 game at UCLA? Or, are you thinking the Zips might play UCLA in a tournament where they would have a 2nd game in Califunny within 2 days of each other? Personally, I don't like scheduling UCSB. I think it's too far to travel with a game 3 days earlier and another 5 days later. [Play WF on 22nd, travel on 24th, play UCSB on 25th, travel on the 26th, play PSU on the 30th. You can't regenerate your legs on an airplane.] Add to that, the UCSB a-holes haven't come to Akron in return for our last trip, and as much as some people think it's cool, I didn't appreciate their fans throwing tortillas from the top of the stands at our players while they are in action. I'd have no problem with them throwing tortillas to celebrate a goal, but I don't understand how the referees can allow them to be thrown at the opponent during play. Coming from the top of the stands with enough velocity, someone could get hurt. (Kinetic energy = 1/2 * m * v^2. Velocity matters more than mass.)

Kudos to Jared and staff for this awesome schedule. Sucks that Michigan dropped us, but oh well. Their loss. I'm sure UCLA is looking forward to visiting Akron in November. I give them huge credit for coming. Wimpy Gauchos have yet to return our trip from a few years ago, but we're going there again. I guess they're afraid of freezing their tortillas in Akron.

Yes. Caleb can be so intense in competition, but he can also be a great friend outside that competition.

The tissue at hand: Portland's Caleb Porter sheds light on postgame incident with FC Dallas' Oscar Pareja http://www.mlssoccer.com/video/2015/04/05/watch-oscar-pareja-and-caleb-porter-exchange-words-after-final-whistle#ooid=00cHBjdDoQly_k8_OyejLYLhjzQH1IX_ "I walked over to shake his hand and he had a tissue that he put over his nose and tried to hand me a tissue," Timbers head coach Caleb Porter said in the postgame press conference. "So I thought it was very poor sportsmanship out of him [Pareja]. I never said one word to him the whole game and he obviously wasn't happy with the loss. "But I've never had a coach come up and disrespect me like that. So that's what happened." No word yet on Pareja's version of the events. EDIT: Not sure you have to read lips to figure out what Caleb is saying as he points to the scoreboard (3-1 Timbers), grabs the tissue, tosses it and walks on.

I was tired when I first posted late last night, but the tenacious players who represented Akron so well deserve to be named: If I can remember correctly, they were Fenlason, Dambrot, Ruhaak, Radjen, Cregan, Laryea, Najem, DeVera, Gainford, + Holthusen, Dos Santos, & Mitch Hepburn? (#29) [student asst in 2014]. The Zips only had the 3 subs who traveled available vs what appeared to be a full Cardinals complement. Adversity is an understatement. Edit: Slight error. DeMoya was available to sub at GK and Rubio traveled as well.

Down 2, the "9" were still attacking as well as defending. Should have had a PK on a flagrant (obvious to everyone except the ref who a short while afterward "lost" a contact lens) handball in the penalty area. Zips also had a number of other good chances. Most of the last 15 minutes seemed to be a barrage of Carinals attempts at goal, but the "9" Zips' defense was outstanding. Very impressive work by the "9" (not actually 9 since there were subs). Also impressive Richie Laryea's goal when the Zips were down 1 man. EDIT: Someone behind me commented the Zips must be so agressive because Lolla used to be our coach and he's been so successful at Louisville. I turned around and said absolutely not. The Zips won a National Championship after he left. How many has Louisville won in his 9 seasons here?

Armchair Analyst: Darlington Nagbe's evolution & a future in the USMNT midfield | Thursday Q&AUnfortunately does not include any update on Darlington's quest for US citizenship.

#TeamOhio and #karma

@ZipsMSoc just retweeted UL Soccer that Saturday's Spring match has been moved up to 5 pm. https://twitter.com/UofLmenssoccer/status/583280521372962816

I don't know what motivates Americans to choose a specific EPL team ... relatives, ancestors, friends, ? ... but I choose Tottenham over any other as long as there is a former Zip on the team. If another former Zip were to go to the EPL, then I would follow multiple teams like I do with MLS.

Man Crush Monday: Feeling patriotic over DeAndre Yedlin... It’s really the kind of thing to inspire patriotism, so God bless America. Oh, and I guess bless Tottenham, too?