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Grant Abbott in goal 1st half. Cam Victor in goal the 2nd half.

Will Jackson had 11 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, in 2019. https://gozips.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/will-jackson/6341

Number 12 is Jordan Seaman.

https://gaffer.online/features/football/deandre-yedlin-crystal-ann-rod-on-sharing-clothes-the-culture-and-becoming-a-creative-power-couple/ ... Crystal: There’s a long list! One of the most amazing things is that we read a lot now. I didn’t really start reading books until I met him. We now go through three books a month. It’s making me smarter, a better person. What books are on your shelf right now? DeAndre: It’s a mix. There’s a lot of self-help, mental health books to help us keep our minds right. A lot about goal setting. It goes under the radar, especially when you talk about athletes. So much of the game is mental but we only train 100% physical. Which doesn’t really make any sense. It’s very important to have refreshers on self-happiness, there’s so many things we go through as humans that it’s important to be able to clear up your mind. It’s a really good skill to have. I say skill because we’ve learned to beat ourselves up, talk ourselves down, when we don’t need to. If you can re-learn the skills of positive thought then it can do wonders in life. Crystal: Goal-setting is another big thing which DeAndre has taught me. I knew it was a thing before but he sat down with me and walked me through it. It’s another amazing way which I’ve changed; mapping everything out has helped me grow as a person and achieve things. ...

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/akron-canton-news/former-university-of-akron-wr-matthew-cherry-wins-oscar-for-animated-short-hair-love LOS ANGELES — Former University of Akron and NFL wide receiver Matthew Cherry became the second former professional athlete in history to receive an Oscar with his win Sunday for the animated short “Hair Love,” joining NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Cherry was a star at the University of Akron, where he still holds the school record for most yards on punt returns in a season, with 305 in 2003. He played alongside former Browns’ quarterback Charlie Frye on the Zips. After about three seasons in the NFL playing for the Panthers, Bengals, Jaguars and Ravens, Cherry left the league and began his career in media, which he obtained a degree in from Akron. ... https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/events/oscars/former-university-of-akron-football-player-wins-academy-award-for-best-animated-short-film/95-a5d26ab1-c3e5-476b-b2be-000e70f3f067 LOS ANGELES — From MAC football star to...Oscar winner? You heard that right! Former Akron wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry took home the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film Saturday night for his production Hair Love. It is the first such award for Cherry, who both wrote and co-directed the piece. ... http://fox8.com/2020/02/09/former-university-of-akron-football-player-wins-oscar-for-short-film-hair-love/ LOS ANGELES, Cali. (WJW) — Northeast Ohio was proudly represented at the 92nd Academy Awards on Sunday night. Former University of Akron football player, Matthew A. Cherry, won an Oscar for best animated short film for “Hair Love,” which he directed. The film is about an African American father who is learning how to do his daughter’s hair for the first time. ... https://www.cleveland19.com/2020/02/10/former-university-akron-football-player-matthew-cherry-wins-oscar-hair-love/ CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - From the bright lights under the football field to the bright lights of Hollywood, former University of Akron football player Matthew A. Cherry wins Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for “Hair Love.” ...

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https://www.beaconjournal.com/sports/20200209/former-university-of-akron-wide-receiver-matthew-cherry-takes-home-oscar

I didn’t realize the story had made all 3 major networks today ... ABC, NBC, and CBS. So happy for Matt and all those involved.

With the Academy Awards tonight, WEWS talked about this on Good Morning Cleveland this morning and News 5 at 5 pm tonight. Former University of Akron WR Matthew Cherry receives Oscar nomination for animated short 'Hair Love' WEWS Published February 9, 2020 Hope he wins tonight.

Congratulations to Jake Fenlason.

Fortunately, there are lots of great Zips players from whom to choose in those years. Unfortunately, there are lots of great players who can't all be selected. No right or wrong to this; no way to prove which of these players would play better together than others. Soccer America may have chosen Kofi Sarkodie as a better player than Darlington Nagbe in 2010, but the 2010 MAC Hermann Trophy (best player in D1 college soccer) went to Darlington Nagbe. Kofi was a phenomenal RB for the Zips... no question. DeAndre Yedlin may not be perfect; no one is. However, DeAndre Yedlin has gone on to be the most successful professional to have ever come out of the Akron ZIps Men's Soccer program. Started his first year with the Sounders; playing in the EPL; 2014 USMNT World Cup team, etc. So, if someone votes for DeA over Kofi, they have reason to do so. There are also reasons others may vote otherwise. Choosing between 3 great goal keepers was equally difficult. There were reasons to vote for any of them. Voting for all of the other positions is going to be just as tough. In the end, to me, this all decade team is just something that gives us reason to think back on these great players and how lucky we've been that they chose to come to Akron, be a fellow student and alumnus, and to play for themselves and us. EDIT 2/25/20: convinced now that there is a right and wrong approach to this voting.

Nice, but Teal Bunbury is not eligible for this. Players who played 2010-19. Teal left after the 2009 season. (Drafted In January 2010 by the then Kansas City Wizards.)

Congratulations to Abdi Mohamed. Former Memphis Player Joins Cousin on Greenville Squad

Congratulations to Morgan Hackworth

Congratulations to Danilo Radjen.

Sweet goal by Gio Reyna (future USMNT?) for Dortmund (~2:08 in the video).

https://gozips.com/news/2020/2/4/akron-announces-challenging-mens-soccer-spring-exhibition-slate.aspx https://gozips.com/news/2020/2/27/akron-mens-soccer-announces-schedule-changes-to-spring-exhibition-campaign.aspx 2020 Akron Men's Soccer Spring Schedule Sat., Feb. 22 - at Pittsburgh Riverhounds – Pittsburgh, Pa., 1 pm (2-2 draw) Sun., March 8 – at Penn State – University Park, Pa., 3 pm Sun., March 15 Sat, March 14 – at Columbus Crew (Closed Scrimmage) – Columbus, Ohio, 12 pm; vs. Notre Dame College, FirstEnergy Stadium – 6 12 pm Sat., April 4 – vs. Pittsburgh, FirstEnergy Stadium, 3 pm; vs. Ashland, FirstEnergy Stadium, 6 pm Sat., April 11 – at Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. – 10 am Sat., April 18 – vs. Vaughn U20, FirstEnergy Stadium, 7 pm

[University of] Pittsburgh at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, at FirstEnergy Stadium mentioned in ... https://gozips.com/news/2020/2/3/akron-to-unveil-all-decade-mens-soccer-team.aspx

For anyone who might have noticed and is wondering, Tor Saunders... https://goccusports.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster

From the article above...

AKRON ADDS FOUR NEWCOMERS TO 2020 MEN’S SOCCER ROSTER Welcome Gabriel, Ryan, Jordan, and Hazem!

It’s extremely difficult for me to think of the Columbus Crew without my friend and their hometown Captain Wil Trapp. The 3+ hour round trip drive to attend Crew matches always felt shorter knowing I’d get to visit with Wil and his family and to see him play. I’m very happy to see the fans and media recognize the player whom they have lost. I hope this is his opportunity to continue to grow and improve his game. Zips, Crew, Miami, ..., forever a Wil Trapp fan!!!