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https://enriquepaez.net/life-on-the-pitch/ ...I spent three wonderful years in Florida, where football, physical and mental training became the priorities in my life. In the process, not only would I create lifelong interpersonal bonds, but would also be recruited and offered a spot to play for The University of Akron. I was filled with pride and thrilled to join an elite group of players in one of the best football schools in the United States. The four years I spent in Akron were without a doubt the highest point of my playing career. Apart from our incredible success on the pitch—4-time conference champions, 2 appearances in the NCAA Tournament national final, and 1 NCAA national championship—I was also pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a topic that fascinated me. My leadership skills continued to develop throughout my playing career, and as a result, I became captain of every team of which I was a part. I knew already then that when my career as a player came to an end, I would become a professional football coach. In January of 2011, a month after graduating and winning a National Championship with the University of Akron, I headed back to Mexico in search of professional playing opportunities. Keen to be near family, I started playing with a 3rd Division team in Mexico City called Proyecto Tecamachalco. During my first year I was invited to try out for 1st Division team Atlante F.C. Unfortunately, my dream of playing at the highest professional level would never materialize. Nevertheless, I had already planned for this moment and was eager to start the next chapter in my career; becoming a coach. My first step would be to pursue a master’s degree in Sports Science at Akron with a specific focus on coaching. Simultaneously, I would be a part of the coaching staff for the university team and provide academic support for student-athletes. I remember this time as a period of extreme growth and development as I absorbed information from some of the best coaches in the country like Caleb Porter and Jared Embick. Porter is currently the head coach of MLS club Columbus Crew, while Embick has taken the reigns at the University of Akron and has led the team to three Final Four appearances and more than 100 wins. ...

@fknbuflobo I have to add another very significant match for Jake Fenlason. In the 2015 College Cup semi-final, Jake kept Stanford scoreless, with 6 massive saves that allowed the Zips to take the game to Penalty Kicks, where the good guys had several opportunities to advance. During the run of play, the Zips shut out a potent Stanford attack that included USMNT player (first cap November 2014) and future Seattle Sounder, Jordan Morris. Jake was HUGE vs Stanford in Kansas City as well as the Elite 8 match you mentioned vs Creighton in Akron. ?⚽??

Ok @fknbuflobo "I am not going to mention the NCAA Tournament FK game-winner vs. Creighton in 2015, because I am fairly confident someone will add that. Hint." Thanks @ZipsMSoc!!! Adam Najem ??? " None reading this will ever forget Scott Caldwell scoring the lone goal in the 2010 title match vs. Louisville, making Zips National Champions. For that, Scotty should never be permitted to buy his own beer in Summit County. " Thanks @MACSports Scott Caldwell ??? ?

Brian Quinn will enter his third season as head coach of the San Diego men’s soccer team in 2020, and few men have impacted the sport in the city more than Quinn. Brian Quinn: San Jose Clash Head Coach 1997-99 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Quinn_(soccer) Caleb Porter: San Jose Clash player 1998-99 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caleb_Porter

THANK YOU @Blue & Gold!!!

Their keeper with the most minutes had a goals against average (GAA) of 2.14. The other 2 with minutes had GAAs of 1.98 and 8.00. Midfielders or defenders may be better options. https://gobearcats.com/documents/2019/11/1/2019_msoc_combined_season_stats.pdf

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Congratulations to former Zip Clint Caso... EDP Soccer Recognizes Promising Young Coaches... https://www.edpsoccer.com/news_article/show/1099660#.XpDVLA0cmdI.twitter

The staff at TopDrawerSoccer decided to name our favorite Men’s College Soccer teams that we’ve covered - taking nothing more than enjoyment into account - below... Akron Zips (2010) - J.R. Eskilson ... It’s been a decade since this team graced the field, and you can still see that impact that the squad left on college soccer today - plus the handful of players still making their marks on the professional game around the world. The 2010 team was Caleb Porter’s fourth season in charge of the Zips program - it was the first time that the squad consisted of only players he had recruited to Akron. This team exemplified the famous moniker “Death by 1000 Passes”. Sure, the foundation for that identity was put in place years earlier, but the Zips became that mantra during the 2010 season while also crushing the competitive spirit of any team that got in their way. ...

https://www.greenvilletriumph.com/news_article/show/1097832

Pol Hernandez and Marco Milanese were interviewed on the 6 pm broadcast of News Channel 5 (WEWS) yesterday, talking about their returns to Spain and Italy, respectively, and the uncertainty of any issues they may face coming back into the USA at some point. Afterward, I exchanged messages with Pol through Instagram. He's doing well and taking his classes on line. I told him he was on the news; he was surprised it aired that soon and was happy for me to confirm that he came across well. I miss our team and the Spring matches. We have an exceptional team of very talented players, coaches, and staff. They are all incredible people and great friends. I hope all of them and their families are well and staying healthy and safe. Can't wait to see them again.

https://montrealgazette.com/sports/soccer/mls/montreal-impact/impact-keeper-evan-bush-tries-to-set-example-amid-covid-19-crisis/

USL Championship Fans’ Choice Save of the Week – Week 1 By USLChampionship.com Staff, 03/13/20, 12:00PM EDT Share SENSATIONAL STOP BY LOUISVILLE CITY FC’S BEN LUNDT CLAIMS THE WEEKLY HONOR A spectacular save by Louisville City FC’s Ben Lundt has claimed the USL Championship Fans’ Choice Save of the Week for Week 1 of the 2020 regular season. The 6-foot-6 shot-stopper needed every inch of his frame to squeeze a header by Robbie Kristo onto the crossbar and out in LouCity’s 1-0 road win against NCFC, claiming 64 percent of the poll.

Sorry, but I don't share your confidence in the people making these "calls". IMHO they're not considering big picture. We're all complaining because we don't get to see our sports, but what about all of the lost jobs? Not just in sports but in everything that's being and will be affected? COVID 19 has a higher death rate than the flu they say. But, for 80%, they say it is merely a cold or less. How will death rates and sickness from global recession / depression compare? We all face risk everyday at home and when we step outside our homes. Is the current reaction really warranted for the risk?

Ben Lundt's save is up for Save of the Week. Vote at the link below through noon ET on Friday, March 13th. https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1094152

Thanks @TennZip I'm out of "likes" at the moment but will "like" your post when I can. “I JUST KNEW I WAS GOING TO END UP PLAYING D1 SOCCER” “Going into my senior year, I still didn’t have any real offers. I had a few NAIA offers from smaller schools, but I just knew I was going to end up playing D1 soccer. I don’t know how I knew, and looking back, it’s kind of crazy. I just KNEW. And my coaches, especially Brian Quinn, really believed in me.” “During my senior year, I still didn’t have any D1 offers. And Quinn sent my highlight video to Akron. He really advocated for me. Quinn believed in me, and he knew I could play D1 soccer at a top program. Caleb Porter and the staff and Akron really trusted Quinn, so they gave me a look.” PREFERRED WALK-ON AT AKRON I asked Jake if he had “that feeling” when he went on a visit to Akron — the feeling when a player steps foot on a college campus and just knows this is the right school. Sarah Trent had that feeling. So did Sydney Sparks. Jake did, too. “I went on an official visit during my senior year. And, yeah, I knew it was the place for me. I loved it. They offered me a preferred walk-on spot on the roster. That means no athletic scholarship money, but I didn’t care. Akron is a huge D1 soccer program, and getting onto the roster was great. My grades in high school got me some academic money, too, so I got into the school and had some scholarship money.” Stay tuned for next week! SPOILER ALERT: HE WAS IN GOAL DURING A PK SHOOTOUT AGAINST JORDAN MORRIS! ... I'll comment that although that PK shootout didn't end in our favor, we got to that shootout because of Jake's stellar performance throughout that match, and our Zips shut out Jordan Morris that day. Also, for those who might not know, Brian Quinn is Aodhan Quinn's father.

Yes, please put me on that jury. I can hear that testimony now...People of the jury, the MAC and its member schools forced me to buy tickets and go to their basketball tournament and I walked through crowded streets to get there and was in contact with a lot of people that day who had absolutely nothing to do with the tournament. But, I got COVID 19. So, the MAC and its member schools owe me. Yeah, I'm going to cast my vote in favor of that plaintiff.

I don't want them to cancel the MAC Tourney, but I don't consider playing all those games and winning the regular season a "handout".

Cancel MAC Tourney and give Conference automatic bid to the regular season MAC Champs.

Jonathan Lewis...