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Cox Lifts Sounders U23 To WinHand Timbers U-23s first defeat of season with late goal Saturday, June 2, 2012 TUMWATER, Wash. – The Sounders FC U23 defeated the Portland Timbers U-23s 1-0 in dramatic fashion on Saturday night as a stoppage time by Sounders U23 forward Jamael Cox handed his side victory against their Cascadia rivals. Goalkeeper Doug Herrick stepped up big for the Sounders U-23 to keep Portland off of the board, handing the Timbers U-23s their first defeat of the PDL season. The rivalry match was played in front of an enthusiastic crowd of over 1,300 at Tumwater High School. Supporters from both sides made their way out to cheer on their team. The Sounders looked to be off to a dream start as the ball fell to Aodhan Quinn in the second minute just outside the penalty area. He gathered the ball and rifled a shot on goal, but it wen straight at Portland goalkeeper Spencer Richey. Shortly after, a long throw-in by Portland into the Sounders U23 penalty area was headed toward for the corner of the goal, but Herrick was able to make his first of what would be many outstanding saves on the day. Sounders U23 came close in the 19th minute when Quinn was able to pick up the ball at midfield and slot a looping pass through the Portland defense to a diagonally-running Fernando Monge, who had a great look at goal but could not beat Richey. For much of the first half both teams struggled to create chances on goal. In the 26th minute Portland’s Roberto Farfan crossed a free kick into the Sounders U23 penalty area, but the defense stood strong and was able to clear the threat. As the half was winding down Sounders U23 forward Sean Okoli earned a free kick for just outside the right side of the box as he held off two Portland defenders. However, the cross was taken right into the one-man wall and the chance went wasted. The Sounders U23 had one more chance at goal in the 45th minute as DeAndre Yedlin made a run up the sideline from his right back position to whip a cross into the box where two green jerseys were making a run. The Portland defense held strong and won the ball in the air for the clearance, leaving the game scoreless at the break. Early in the second half the Timbers U-23 were knocking on the door as a free kick was given in the 48th minute just outside the Sounders U23 penalty area in the center of the field. The five-man wall stood tall as the kick was taken directly into it, and then cleared out of danger. The Sounders U23 went the other way with the ball down the right sideline, and after some great close-quarters one-two passing between the Sounders U23 midfielders, Monge was sprung into the penalty area with a look at goal. He hit his shot which prompted a diving effort from Richey, but sailed just over and wide of the target. For most of the rest of the game the Sounders U23 survived several good attacking chances by the Timbers U-23s. In the 52nd minute the ball was picked up at the top of the box by Portland forward Erik Hurtado, who was able to beat his defender and send a shot toward goal. Herrick came up with a huge save getting just enough of the ball to send it wide of the post. Herrick came up big again for his team in the 57th minute as he came racing out of his goal to punch away a Portland corner with authority. The attacks on the Sounders U23 goal kept coming in the 72nd minute as Hurtado broke loose behind the defense and tested Herrick again, but again the Sounders goalkeeper was up to the challenge and knocked the shot wide. The last great chance for Portland came in the 87th minute as a good through-ball raced through the Sounders U23 defense to Mark Sherrod, who wound up to strike the ball on goal. Sounders U23 defender Anthony Arena slid in and knocked the ball away just in time for a goal-saving tackle. With the game still knotted at 0-0 entering stoppage time, it looked as though the teams were headed for a scoreless draw. Then, Sounders U23 forward Facundo Dipasquale was able to bring down a long kick from Herrick and slide it past the Portland defense to a streaking Cox, who rocketed a shot past the Richey for the deciding goal. The win puts the Sounders U23s in a tie for second with the Kitsap Pumas in the PDL Northwest Division standings with 12 points. The Portland Timbers U-23s remain in first place with 15 points. The Sounders U23 are back on the field Friday June 8th, when they host the Washington Crossfire at 7:30 p.m. at Franklin Pierce High School. Tickets will be available at the gate, and also at SoundersU23.com. Looking at the picture embedded in the article, DeAndre is maintaining his look from the Spring. Edit: Catching the Sounders and Whitecaps Reserves was great, but I wish I had been in Seattle one more night to have seen Aodhan and DeAndre with the Sounders U23s. Oh well, Zips Soccer season will be here before we know it. It's great to see our guys celebrating together in that picture. GO ZIPS!

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From Ampai's twitter: 4 Jun ‏@AnthonyAmpai I signed with Buriram United in the Thai Premiere League. I will miss everyone and will always keep yall updated from Thailand. Love yall! 4 Jun ‏@AnthonyAmpai I want to thank everyone who has supported me throughout the years, my Zips, and all the Earthquake fanatics!

I noticed that, too

Bunbury punishes Rapids again

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