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Source Player 2012 Base, 2012 Guaranteed Gavin, B. $60,000, $80,000 Zemanski, B. $57,690, $60,190 Kitchen, P. $85,500, $170,950 Korb, C. $44,100, $44,100 Sarkodie, K. $90,000, $135,500 Bunbury, T. $100,000, $198,000 Bush, E. $44,000, $44,000 Ubiparipovic, S. $55,000, $55,000 Valentin, Z. $90,000, $142,000 Nagbe, D. $90,000, $226,000 Zakuani, S. $110,000, $208,000 Ampaipitakwong, A. $44,000, $44,000 Mattocks, D. $100,000, $192,000 Nanchoff, M. $66,000, $101,000 Speas, B. $58,000, $58,000 Sorry, Z.I.P. - It appears that Darlington leads with Steve being 2nd.

It is sad news since it was the ABJ's decision. Mike did an outstanding job with that blog and should have been allowed to do it as long as he wished. Thanks Mike for a great blog. I'm glad to know you, having met you on my way to Portland for KD's first trip to the NCAA Tourney. I hope I'll continue to see you at Zips' sporting events and that you will continue to blog on another forum.

Darren Mattocks and Michael Nanchoff also started for the Whitecaps reserves in the match. I was fortunate enough to attend part of this match in Tukwila, WA very near SEA-TAC airport while awaiting a red-eye back to Cleveland. Zakuani looked good and had a nice opportunity to score, but the Vancouver GK made a great play. Nanchoff had an assist on Vancouver's first goal (a corner kick by Michael that was headed in by a teammate). Darren completely outran (imagine that ) one of the Sounders' defenders to go 1-on-1 with the Sounders' GK who made the save. Vancouver was leading 1-0 when I had to leave to catch my flight. They went on to win 2-1. I have some pictures of Steve, Darren, and Michael that I'll try to post later. The Sounders' fans LOVE Steve Zakuani. Every time he touched the ball, the applause/cheering was LOUD and Steve graciously acknowledged them. (I admit, as a HUGE Zips Soccer fanatic, I was like a little kid in being able to attend this match...that the timing and location just happened to work out, and that not only Zakuani, but Mattocks and Nachoff were in the match.) Edit: http://www.soundersfc.com/news/articles/20...-whitecaps.aspx

Since Houston has no Mens Soccer program, I suspect Coach Pfau liked the idea of not playing in anyone's shadow. I'm also excited to see who Akron hires as his replacement.

I wish Ampai the best. I hope we'll see him back at Akron someday.

I agree with everything you said. I hope Steve Zakuani is able to make a comeback, and that DeAndre and Steve will one day play together for the Sounders.

Teal Bunbury has 2 goals for SKC in the first 14 minutes vs Colorado. Edit:

Bucks Too Much For Jersey Shore The second half started in a much more subdued fashion for both teams, with Jersey Shore playing down a man and the Bucks in complete control. Bucks head coach Gary Parsons made a couple of second half substitutions early bringing in Thomas Schmitt and Ethan Miller to lead the offense and both would figure in the second half scoring. Schmitt, the University of Akron leading scorer this spring, would set up Catalano for the games fourth goal in the 74th minute.

Great news for Perry Kitchen who had to be subbed out of the DC United v Dynamo game in the first half in Houston this past weekend. In unexpected but totally welcomed news, D.C. United announced on Twitter today that the results of the MRI on Perry Kitchen's knee came back negative. All of his CL's are just fine, and there is no major damage. He'll be listed as Questionable on the team's injury report.

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The full roster isn't there yet, but a couple of Zips (Barson, Caldwell) showing up on Michigan Bucks 2012 roster. Edit (May 15): Thomas Schmitt also on roster now.

You had me going, but that can't be correct... The 2011 media guide shows the Zips as 0-0-1 vs UC-Berkley (Goals 3-3) with 1st meeting in 2010. That's the Elite 8 game in the 2010 NCAA Tourney.

When was the last year Can't had a mens soccer team? From the 2011 Akron Mens Soccer Media Guide: Akron 15-0-0 Goal differential: 62-9

I disagree. IU may be on the rise, but so are the Zips. I think we take them on the neutral field, even though it's in their state. GO ZIPS! I'm more amazed at the record vs SIUE, When is the last time we played them? We face them in the Creighton Tournament in the Fall. This is the year to erase that "0".

I wonder when the last time was we played SIUE.

The last time we played Maryland that counted was Ken Lolla's last year as Head Coach (2005). 1-1 draw in the NCAA Tournament (Elite 8, I believe). Maryland advanced on PK's. Either this didn't count as a tie in those days as it would now, or the records in the media guide are regular season only because our record against Maryland is listed as 1-1-0 (W-L-T).

I would guess that Maryland, UNC, and UVA would be among them. Duke? WF? I will have to do some digging.

http://twitter.com/#!/jeff_lemieux/sta...881088053678080 Jeff Lemieux ‏ @jeff_lemieux Ryan Guy (R calf tightness) out on the training field this morning. Akron midfielder Scott Caldwell, too. #Revs 11:18 AM - 8 May 12 via Twitter for BlackBerry®

I admit I didn't recognize Jurgen Klinsmann by that pseudonym, but I had read that he played for the Blue Star.

Kayvon Afsarifard, Orange County Blue Star

https://twitter.com/ColumbusCrew/statuses/199901844762406912 Columbus Crew ‏ @ColumbusCrew #Crew96 Academy standouts Chad Barson and Wil Trapp from Akron training today with the first team as guest players. 12:41 PM - 8 May 12 via Twitter for iPhone

http://academy.demosphere.com/teams/374168...0/14337803.html

Akeil Barrett to Tulsa

That many days?! Thank goodness for PDL and former Zips in MLS.

I believe WakeMed Soccer Park (Cary, NC) only holds 7,000 Park Features * Lighted stadium field, two lighted practice fields & five additional fields * Permanent stadium seating for 7,000 with expansion capability * Concessions, locker rooms, rest rooms and meeting space * Outstanding cross country course with 5K, 6K and 8K marked courses (adaptable to other distances) * 2,600 parking spaces Perhaps it was 10,000 with standing room