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http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2013-...SEA-v-MTL/recap (I don't think this is included in the other highlight video). Also, in the article, Yedlin named one of mlssoccer.com's Men of the Match. Very nice debut by DeAndre!

Just to set the record straight, the 2009 Zips Mens Soccer team went 23-0-0 to start that season (matching an NCAA record). As far as last night's game, I'm disappointed and hurt for the players. No matter what I'm feeling as a fan, I know that they're hurting more. The key as you say is to remain focused on winning the MAC. See you at the JAR Tuesday. GO ZIPS!

Kudos to Jake who was awesome last night. I hope he had lots of friends/family from Waverly in attendance, given the proximity. If I remember correctly, he also had an outstanding performance in the OT vs Middle Tennessee that was a key to victory.

Thanks! Serna's attempt off the crossbar starts around 1:37.

Seattle Sounders ... Excitement Builds as the Season Draws Near Interviews with Steve Zakuani & DeAndre Yedlin are a significant portion of the video.

I thought this deserved its own thread which we can use now and in the summer. U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team Qualifies for 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup with 4-2 Victory Against Canada After falling behind 1-0, the U.S. exploded for three goals in a 17-minute span to close out the first half. Luis Gil opened the scoring, and ussoccer.com Man of the Match Wil Trapp added one just before halftime. U.S. Soccer Development Academy product Jose Villarreal scored a pair of goals to increase his tournament total to three. ... The U.S. kept its foot on the pedal and added a third goal in first half stoppage time. Gil delivered a corner kick that goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau punched to the top of the area where Trapp lurked for a rebound. He ripped a full volley from 20 yards that deflected off Mauro Eustaquio and caromed past the helpless ‘keeper. I was afraid they might take the goal away from Wil, changing it to an own goal given that it deflected off a Canadian player, but they have not changed the scoring as of this time. Lineups: USA: 1-Cody Cropper; 2-Boyd Okwuonu, 4-Caleb Stanko (capt.), 5-Shane O’Neill, 3-Juan Pablo Ocegueda; 8-Benji Joya, 6-Wil Trapp; 9-Mario Rodriguez (19-Brandon Allen, 90+2), 10-Luis Gil (17-Danny Garcia, 77), 20-Daniel Cuevas; 7-Jose Villarreal (16-Dillon Serna, 84) It was great to see Dillon get into the action, too. He had a nice shot off the cross bar near the end of the 2nd half (before the stoppage time).

The US U20 MNT qualified for U20 World Cup this summer by defeating Canada 4-2. Wil Trapp scored the USA's 3rd goal in the stoppage time just before the half and played the full 90 minutes. Dillon Serna came on in the 84th minute and had a shot off the cross bar. Of course, it was sweet to hear Akron mentioned several times as well as see our former Zips in action.

Effect of OU's loss ... the MAC (and Zips) lose credibility. I'm no OU fan, but that beat down by Belmont is not good for the MAC or the Zips. I'll never understand how Zips fans can complain about conference strength/credibility and then be so happy about a loss like this.

DeAndre Yedlin in the starting lineup for the Sounders with Adam Johansson out with an injury. #Homegrown 1st Sounders homegrown player Yedlin gets massive opportunity by starting tonight v Veracruz Sounders FC lineup: GK Michael Gspurning, D DeAndre Yedlin, D Zach Scott, D Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, D Leo Gonzalez, M Mario Martinez, M Osvaldo Alonso, M Brad Evans, M Steve Zakuani, F Mauro Rosales, F Eddie Johnson EDIT: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/soccer/2013...endly-at-6-p-m/ One of the interesting names on there is DeAndre Yedlin, starting in place of Adam Johansson (knee). I asked coach Sigi Schmid about Yedlin’s progress yesterday. “He’s doing all right,” Schmid said. “We’ve talked about a lot of things early on that I wanted him to get better at, and he’s put some of those things into his game. He’s got to use his quickness and his speed, because he has quickness and great speed, and that has to be the hallmark of his defending. When he does that and he does that consistently – he did that a couple of times last night – then I think he’ll make his way.”

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Oh, is that what it was. I was texting Bisbee during the Sounders game that DeAndre was playing a great game (subbed in in the 2nd half), but something was wrong with the feed. I was seeing so much snow. The Sounders won 2-0 thanks to DeAndre and Steve (who were on the field together in the 2nd half) having experience in those conditions, I'm sure. http://www.soundersfc.com/news/articles/20...-red-bulls.aspx (http://www.soundersfc.com/~/media/e89d7f3e...eeebccd7e1.ashx)

And "Coaching Style: Defending"

Zemanski thrilled for fresh start with former mentor Porter ...Zemanski and Porter certainly have a successful history. The two teamed for three straight conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances from 2007-09, including a run to the final in Zemanski's final year. He was also teammates with Timbers midfielder/forward Darlington Nagbe for two seasons at Akron. ...

Nice article about Scott Caldwell published a few days ago: Caldwell Getting Re-acclimated A comment by NE Revs staff writer yesterday on twitter during the Revs preseason match with the Sounders which we Zips Soccer fans already know.

Looks like things are going well for Ampai and Buriram United... http://anthonyampaipitakwong.wordpress.com...-cup-champions/ Because we won the FA Cup, this qualified us to play a wild card game on February 13 against one of the top teams in Australia, Brisbane Roar FC, at our home stadium. Who ever wins this game will advance into the AFC Champions League. We have begun training and preparing for this coming game for many weeks. There are a lot of new faces to the squad in 2013 so a big part of pre season has been finding team chemistry and getting to know the new players. https://twitter.com/AnthonyAmpai/status/301691883137146880 What an Amazing win. After two cramps, two overtimes, some pks, we are heading to Japan for the AFC Champions League! Su Su Buriram EDIT: http://www.the-afc.com/en/tournaments/club...v-brisbane-roar ...Theo was again called into action six minutes before half-time to deny Kai Hirano before Anthony Ampaipitakwong fired an effort just wide of the Brisbane upright following good work from Theerathon Bunmathan in the last minute of the first half. ...

Timbers acquire right of first refusal to Michael Nanchoff from Whitecaps FC in exchange for 2015 Supplemental Draft Pick

Happy to see that as well. Timbers acquire midfielder Ben Zemanski from Chivas USA ..."We’re pleased to add a player of Ben’s caliber, as he has proved to be an impact player in this league and fits the ethos of our club,” said Porter. “He brings an additional competitive presence that we are confident will help advance the culture of this club even further.”... A native of Akron, Ohio, Zemanski played collegiately in his hometown at the University of Akron from 2006-09. He helped the Zips claim three straight conference championships and make three NCAA tournament appearances from 2007-09, including a trip to the NCAA College Cup finals in 2009. A two-time All-Mid-American Conference selection, Zemanski played in 86 matches, recording nine goals and 14 assists during his collegiate career. He ranked among the nation’s assist leaders as a junior with 10 assists in 2008. Zemanski also garnered Academic All-America third-team honors and was a finalist for the Senior CLASS Award following his senior season in 2009.

U.S. U-20 MNT Head Coach Tab Ramos Completes World Cup Qualifying Roster with Addition of Dillon Serna U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team Roster by Position: GOALKEEPERS (3): Cody Cropper (Southampton FC; Maple Grove, Minn.), Kendall McIntosh (Santa Clara; Santa Rosa, Calif.), Zackary Steffen (FC DELCO Academy; Downington, Pa.) DEFENDERS (5): Eric Miller (Creighton; Woodbury, Minn.), Juan Pablo Ocegueda (C.D. Guadalajara; Riverside, Calif.), Boyd Okwuonu (North Carolina; Edmund, Okla.), Shane O’Neill (Colorado Rapids; Boulder, Colo.), Javan Torre (UCLA; Santa Monica, Calif.) MIDFIELDERS (6): Luis Gil (Real Salt Lake; Garden Grove, Calif.), Benji Joya (Santos Laguna; San Jose, Calif.), Mikey Lopez (Sporting Kansas City; Mission, Texas), Dillon Serna (Colorado Rapids; Brighton, Colo.), Caleb Stanko (SC Freiburg; Holly, Mich.), Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew; Gahanna, Ohio) FORWARDS (6): Brandon Allen (Georgetown; Old Bridge, N.J.), Daniel Cuevas (Santos Laguna; Sacramento, Calif.), Daniel Garcia (North Carolina; Dallas, Texas), Jerome Kiesewetter (VfB Stuttgart; Berlin, Germany), Mario Rodriguez (1. FC Kaiserslautern; North Hollywood, Calif.), Jose Villarreal (LA Galaxy; Inglewood, Calif.)

Perhaps use the "Caleb's Porterland Timbers FC" thread.

The last time I was in the bookstore in the Student Union (probably a month or more ago), they had 2011/12 Akron Mens Soccer jerseys. I'm not certain, but I think the Zips change kits every 2 years which would mean new kits this Season (Fall 2013).

Ramos lists US U-20 players who are "ready for next level" ...Ramos exhibited a little gamesmanship of his own during Friday's media conference call, refusing to share details regarding tactics. But what he does know is that his familiarity with Klinsmann's camps has convinced him that we'll be seeing players from his Under-20 team -- "Different from players on the first team," Ramos pointed out -- shaping up to get a look on the senior side, specifically making mention of Benji Joya (Santos Laguna), Mario Rodriguez (Kaiserslautern), Daniel Cuevas (Santos Laguna), Trapp and Villarreal. ...

Nice day in Arizona for David Meves. ...Goalkeeper David Meves, Portland’s first-round pick in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft, played the full 90 minutes and made three saves, including a diving stop on a hard shot by FC Tucson’s Milos Dragic in the second half, as the Timbers recorded a second straight preseason shutout.... Edit: Michael Nanchoff had an assist in the preseason victory.

Trapp heads to Mexico with US U20's.

I'm with you. What a pleasure it will be driving to Columbus to support them.

According to the Crew's website, today's match vs the Chicago Fire will be streamed. ...The Black & Gold took Tuesday afternoon off to prepare for Wednesday morning's match against Chicago. The Crew kicks off against the Fire at 11:00 a.m. ET at IMG Academy. You can stream all of the action right here on TheCrew.com. EDIT: Appears to have changed to 11:30 am ET.