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Sounders fans' show of support planned as the game clock reaches the 11 minute mark this Saturday.

Only because Michael Beaven took the time to call Steve and interview him. The BJ doesn't really care about UA Athletics.

At the 8 minute mark of the Highlights video, Ampai takes a shot that is kicked out by Zarek Valentin. (Sucks that this game wasn't televised on MLS Direct Kick.)

Thanks Johnny. I hope Blair makes it back soon and stays healthy for the rest of the season. I want to see him on May 28th along with Ben Zemanski and Zarek Valentin when Chivas visits the Columbus Crew.

That match could be fun at Crew Stadium, too...our superior team in the backyard of blOSU and the AK-Rowdies vs the Hudson Street Hooligans.

Yes, I stood in the rain and watched the soccer team play outside on Schrank Field. Are you telling me that the field in Infocision was worse than the practice field at Schrank? That is NOT good news. I can almost understand issues in the east goal at Cub Cadet Field since it is grass and was newly installed last season...they need to work out those issues. But, Summa Field unplayable in a downpour?!

G Meves D Barson F Mattocks You got three. Add MF Caldwell

I haven't seen Chui yet, but I think the forward spots are still open for competition.

Nevermind. Not worth it.

I don't understand at all. American Football has always been played in all weather conditions. There was no lightning, just some rain and it was a little cool. Why WIMP out and move indoors?!

Give it time, give it time! You lose seven players on a starting soccer squad, its not so easy to recover like in other sports. The key will be how the season comes to an end, October is the time for the team to come together. +1 You don't lose 7 starters and move on as if nothing happened. These guys need time to learn to play together and Caleb needs time to understand how these guys are playing and the adjustments that he needs to make. We've been spoiled the last 2 seasons. This team still deserves our FULL support...I'm more disappointed in the fan turnout than I am in the way these guys are playing. I don't care that these are only Spring Exhibition games...players (and coaches) who work as hard as these guys and are as proud of playing for UA as these guys deserve better support even in a cool Spring rain.

I hope the weather "permits" this scrimmage in Akron and the Sporting KC vs Crew match (featuring Teal Bunbury) in Columbus. Go Zips and SKC!

Joe Tait said on Channel 3 News tonight (7 pm broadcast) that he will continue to be the television voice of the Mount Union Purple Raiders, and that he intends to keep on doing that job because "it's a labor of love". That's exactly how I feel about being a Zips' fan. (I no longer follow pro sports other than MLS teams with former Zips.)

Sorry Yaz. I haven't been on here since Saturday. I was in Xenia on Sunday. I thought the team defense and passing looked better, but still sloppy compared to the play to which we're accustomed. There were numerous scoring opportunities in the Wright State game of which the Zips were unable to take advantage. Scottie's PK in the Cincinnati game was sweet, and he looked comfortable taking it. As far as who played: Meves Balogun Barson Dagilis Stevenson Brenes Ontiveros Caldwell Speas Mattocks Holmes Schmitt Afsarifard Culbertson Navarrete Murrow Sorry, but I don't remember who played in each game. If I remember correctly though, the first 11 I listed got the most minutes. Meves was in goal for all 135 minutes.

From MLSSoccer.com: Versatile Kitchen integral for US Under-20 crew

Tulloch was in street clothes; he must have been injured, but I don't know what the injury is or the extent. He seemed ok walking across the field.

And Bunbury scored two goals to the chants of "traitor" from the Vancouver fans. However, Sporting KC gave up 3 goals, 2 of them in the 92nd and 93rd minutes (within about 90 seconds of each other) to turn a win into a tie. That was a heck of a comeback by Vancouver. The place went bonkers! KC Fail, but a great match to watch as a neutral though I don't disagree that it was a great comeback by Vancouver and a great match to watch. But, I hated seeing Teal's awesome goals neutralized, especially with the Canadians chanting "traitor". Any Teal goals in KC vs the Whitecaps should be accompanied by "U-S-A! U-S-A!" Rude Reception Doesn't Faze Bunbury

And Bunbury scored two goals to the chants of "traitor" from the Vancouver fans. However, Sporting KC gave up 3 goals, 2 of them in the 92nd and 93rd minutes (within about 90 seconds of each other) to turn a win into a tie.

Just wondered if you were considering the UCSB or Northridge tournament at all. Thanks for the information on Chivas. That's too bad because they are fun to watch...from what I've seen, they seem to do fine at getting the ball near and into the box, but just don't seem to have the touch or combination to put it in the net. They then seem to either get frustrated or sloppy (due to pushing too hard to score) and leave themselves vulnerable.

I saw a few times on Fox Soccer Channel tonight while watching the Columbus Crew defeat FC Dallas.

My only disappointment is that the games in SoCal don't line up better with Chivas schedule. September 1 & 3 at Cal St Northridge provides an opportunity to see Chivas on August 27th (but I would miss the Aug 27th game at home vs Cleveland State). I guess I will aim for the UCSB game on October 5th which means Chivas USA v Phila Union on Oct 2nd. Z.I.P. - are you considering either of these time frames?

Are you crazy...you want to give him more money? I know, buy out his contract. I really hate the idea of throwing good money after bad rather that rewarding those who deserve it...basketball, for example (Men's and Women's).

Former Zips Assistant in Final Four (title of print version today)

Congratulations to the Lady Toledo Rockets who were dominating in their WNIT semifinal game last night at Savage Arena. They host the University of Southern California in the WNIT Championship game Saturday, April 2nd at 3 pm ET. (MAC vs PAC-10) Rockets win Semifinal

You know -- this story says the score vs Real reserves was 1-2. The previous story says we lost 0-1 on a penalty kick. I presume someone didn't do their homework for the second story, as they also say the first match was vs "Rayo Vallencia", a non-existent club (sic...Rayo Vallecano). They could at least spell Valencia properly, couldn't they? No oranges for you! I agree, Z.I.P. ... sloppy reporting, especially given that all one would have to do to confirm it is go here and read (from Coach Porter): Tomorrow, I will send an account of our second match. This was a tough one. We lost 1-0 on a PK but we played a very good Real Madrid Reserve team .