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Upon further research, I found this New Zealand Football Regulation 5 Status of Players which states on page 5, Section 3.1 "All football played under the jurisdiction of NZF and its District Federations is amateur ..." Wanderers SC is under the jurisdiction of NZF EDIT: I should have read further before posting this. It appears that one can reacquire amateur status in New Zealand. Although I'm confident that Stuart has never become a professional, and there is no issues, I have to admit that I no longer think this and the other links I posted can be considered conclusive.

I think that whomever posted that hasn't done enough research on New Zealand Football. If you look at Wanderers SC, the entire squad is under 20 years old. Also, it seems that "premiership" as in ASB Premiership does not necessarily have the same meaning as in other areas. Finally, if you look at Regulation 10 ASB Premiership, page 13, section 18, it talks about Amateur Player Agreement. This doesn't appear to me to conflict with NCAA eligibility rules. Also, I believe the BigSoccer poster identified that Stuart played for the NZ team in question in January. If playing for that team was an eligibility issue, Stuart would not have been able to participate in the spring matches with the Zips.

I haven't seen or heard anything. Why do you ask?

PDL is a development league in the summer. Timbers U23s are part of the Timbers development system. Just like DeAndre was a member of the Sounders Academy and played for the Sounders U23s in the PDL, Jesse and Anthony are members of the Timbers Academy and will play for Timbers U23. Btw, Saad and Victor played for the Timbers U23s. Jesse and Anthony will be back in the Fall just like DeAndre, Saad, and Victor returned to the Zips.

Some nice moves by Darren Mattocks whose goal v Philadelphia is up for MLS GOTW.

Related discussion thread: http://zipsnation.org/forums/topic/32484-customizable-zips-apparel/page-2

Like it or not, football's stinking has/had nothing to do with the "A-Roo" logo. Football went to it's only D-1 bowl with the A-Roo, as Zach pointed out. We all know why football sunk to its lowest point, and no logo change could cover that stench. Akron made one change toward fixing it; perhaps the other needed change will occur this Fall with a simple contract expiration. No action required.

...one and only team National Championship. I believe it is also associated with our individual National Championships, in rifle and track & field, as well. "losing period in our Athletic Department"??? - Sorry Zippy5, I don't get that.

You're opinion. Not mine or many others. Much better than the old A or moving A and way ahead of the Z(ero).

This sucks Champions League: Montreal looking at all options as GK Evan Bush fumes over leg 2 suspension CONCACAF

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.)