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  10. 2019 Zips Representing the USA

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    Posted · Edited by Zip_ME87

     

     

    ...The 21-year-old midfielder is one of eight players on the roster to earn their first call-up and one of 13 who are uncapped. Lewis has previously played for the U-20 MNT and was part of the U.S. squad that won the 2017 Concacaf U-20 Championship. ...

     

     

    DETAILED ROSTER BY POSITION (Club; Caps/Goals):

    GOALKEEPERS (4): Alex Bono (Toronto FC/CAN; 1/0), Sean Johnson (New York City FC; 5/0), Tyler Miller (LAFC; 0/0), Zack Steffen (Columbus Crew SC; 6/0)

    DEFENDERS (10): Reggie Cannon (FC Dallas; 2/0), Greg Garza (FC Cincinnati; 10/0), Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake; 0/0), Nick Lima (San Jose Earthquakes; 0/0), Aaron Long (New York Red Bulls; 2/0), Daniel Lovitz (Montreal Impact/CAN; 0/0), Mark McKenzie (Philadelphia Union; 0/0), Keegan Rosenberry (Colorado Rapids; 0/0), Auston Trusty (Philadelphia Union; 0/0), Walker Zimmerman (LAFC; 4/1)  

    MIDFIELDERS (11): Kellyn Acosta (Colorado Rapids; 23/2), Paul Arriola (D.C. United; 17/2), Corey Baird (Real Salt Lake; 0/0), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC/CAN; 142/17), Russell Canouse (D.C. United; 0/0), Marky Delgado (Toronto FC/CAN; 6/0), Jonathan Lewis (New York City FC; 0/0), Sebastian Lletget (LA Galaxy; 5/1), Djordje Mihailovic (Chicago Fire; 0/0), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC; 5/0), Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew SC; 11/0)

    FORWARDS (3): Jeremy Ebobisse (Portland Timbers, 0/0), Christian Ramirez (LAFC; 0/0), Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC; 40/6)

     

     

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  11. Louisville Courts Jared Embick...Comes up Empty. Go Zips!

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    Posted · Edited by Zip_ME87

    https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2018/12/27/louisville-soccer-vince-tyra-new-head-coach/2424852002/

     

    ...Fresh from a second-place finish in the NCAA’s College Cup, Akron’s Embick was sure to show up on every serious school's short list. Despite the inherent disadvantages of coaching outside the Power Five Conferences, Akron has won more games (94) in Embick’s six years as head coach than any other Division I program. Previously the program’s recruiting coordinator, Embick’s recruiting classes have ranked first or second nationally six times in the last 10 years.

     

    Embick did not respond to a request for comment from the Courier Journal, but U of L board members, boosters and website operators believed he was bound for Louisville as late as last Saturday.

     

    “I certainly had a chance to get to know Jared,” Tyra said. “He’s had a terrific career. But I think for different reasons — Akron upping their support of the program (and) probably personal reasons as well — he decided to stay. ... So he kind of dropped out of the process and we continued forward.” ...

     

     

    Although I posted that Coach Embick was staying, I have no knowledge of what UL offered, what UA may have countered, or any idea of any of the details of Jared's decision. All that matters to me, and I hope to everyone of us, is:

       1) Jared chose to stay at Akron, which is the most awesome news and gift for us.

       2) We, the Zips Men's Soccer supporters and donors --- season ticket holders; fans; UA alumni; team alumni; future supporters, donors, season ticket holders, etc. --- need to continue to push for and find ways to help UA better support our Championship Men's Soccer Program. Sorry to keep repeating myself but realize as this article states...Akron’s Embick was sure to show up on every serious school's short list. I don't see that changing in the future. We have to keep our program strong. Thanks so much for everything all of you do for our program. Let's keep it up and strive to do even better just like we ask of our coaches, staff, and players. We are a team. We are Akron! GO ZIPS!!! #AkronMade

     

     

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  15. Louisville Courts Jared Embick...Comes up Empty. Go Zips!

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    Posted · Edited by Zip_ME87

    Thanks for the thread title change @dre22era  Very nice! 

     

    Thanks again to Coach Embick for staying at Akron. I trust Zipsnation will reward Jared for his dedication to us by showing our resolve to help keep our Zips Men's Soccer program strong.

     

    For those who are not soccer fans, please understand Akron does get a lot of free press every time one of our Men's Soccer alumni in the pros takes the field. Our program is mentioned. When we have a run like we did this season those mentions increase. That happens on FOX, the ESPN networks, NBC, NBC Sports, and online. Players in MLS, USL, and the English Premier League and elsewhere around the world do us proud. 

     

    Darren Mattocks with FC Cincy and, if rumors are true, Caleb Porter leading the Columbus Crew, will likely bring us more attention in Ohio. 

     

    Chris Stimler said it so well in this tweet...

     

     

    Just in the last few weeks, some of the attention we garnered (not even close to all-inclusive):

     

    ESPN SportsCenter Play of the Day #7 (12/7/18)

     

    This incredible game-winning team goal at Stanford (Elite8) that propelled us to the 2018 College Cup and went viral on Twitter...

    Death by a thousand passes . :D

     

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  17. 2019 Zips in Pro Leagues - Domestic and International

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    Posted · Edited by Zip_ME87

    DOMESTIC

    MLS

    Atlanta - Darlington Nagbe

    Colorado Rapids - Dillon Serna

    Columbus Crew - Wil Trapp

    FC Cincinnati - Darren Mattocks (Expansion Draft)

    LA Galaxy - Perry Kitchen

    Montreal Impact - Evan Bush

    New England Revolution - Teal Bunbury, Scott Caldwell

    NYCFC - Jonathan Lewis

    Orlando City - Joao Moutinho (trade from LAFC)

    Portland Timbers - Zarek Valentin

     

    USL

    LA Galaxy II - Nate Shultz

    Orange County SC - Aodhan Quinn

    St. Louis FC - Jake Fenlason

    Seattle Sounders 2 - Nick Hinds

     

     

    INTERNATIONAL

    EPL

    Newcastle United FC - DeAndre Yedlin

     

    Thai Premier League

    Bangkok United - Anthony Ampaipitakwong

     

  19. 2018 Zips in Pro Leagues - Domestic and International

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    Posted · Edited by Zip_ME87

    Taking advantage of a few free minutes to catch up on some news I missed during our awesome 2018 Zips Men's Soccer NCAA Tourney run...

     

    https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2018/11/26/la-galaxy-ii-year-review-defenders

     

    ...Nate Shultz was the second most featured defensive players with 24 appearances in his first season with the club. Shultz split his time as a fullback and a winger to balance the right side of the defense. In total, Shultz made 72 critical defensive clearances for Los Dos. He was also a solid offensive presence with three assists and 14 chances created for the team. ...

     

     

  20. 2019 Zips in Pro Leagues - Domestic and International

    in Akron Zips NCAA Championship Soccer

    Posted · Edited by Zip_ME87

    I will try to keep this list up-to-date as I verify status:

     

    EPL

    Newcastle United FC - DeAndre Yedlin

     

    MLS

    Atlanta - Darlington Nagbe

    Colorado Rapids - Dillon Serna

    Columbus Crew - Wil Trapp

    FC Cincinnati - Darren Mattocks (Expansion Draft)

    LA Galaxy - Perry Kitchen

    Montreal Impact - Evan Bush

    New England Revolution - Teal Bunbury, Scott Caldwell

    NYCFC - Jonathan Lewis

    Orlando City - Joao Moutinho (trade from LAFC)

    Portland Timbers - Zarek Valentin

     

    USL

    Orange County SC - Aodhan Quinn

    Seattle Sounders 2 - Nick Hinds

     

  23. Louisville Courts Jared Embick...Comes up Empty. Go Zips!

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    Posted · Edited by Zip_ME87

    @ZipsVoice I don’t know all the numbers. Also, I’m not talking about Jared’s salary/compensation. I don’t know how it compares to what UA was giving Caleb. 

     

    Im referring to the other support that our program needs. We need to ensure that we have the needed assistants. We also know that Jared and his staff “schedule up” which requires a decent travel budget. Add to that recruiting trips. Also, equipment such as the video system recently mentioned to track our players proficiency on the field. 

     

    My thought is that there was a grassroots effort to bring back Zips Baseball. I don’t know how it started, who led it, how it worked, or really anything other than that is how Zips Baseball returned. Perhaps we could follow their lead for helping Zips Men’s Soccer. Also, I trust that George Van Horne, Larry Williams, et al have some things in mind. I know the Athletics Dept was extremely supportive of Zips Men’s Soccer, it’s alumni, and fans during the recent trip to the College Cup. Those of us who love our program so much need to somehow take a more active role in keeping it strong. We can’t just look to others to do all of it for us. 

     

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  24. Louisville Courts Jared Embick...Comes up Empty. Go Zips!

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    Posted · Edited by Zip_ME87

    I can confirm, per a very reliable source, that Coach Embick is staying at Akron. :rock:

     

    With that said, the University and its Athletic Department continue to face financial issues. I believe that we, who love Zips Men's Soccer, need to find ways to help support our beloved program to keep it strong. I'm asking as someone who dearly loves UA and our Men's Soccer team. I love so much seeing DeAndre, Wil, and Darlington suit up in the red, white, and blue and hearing Akron mentioned when they take the field. I look forward to others who may yet take that step one day. The same for all of our players in the English Premier League, MLS, and USL. I can't imagine losing that.

     

    Getting the word out for more folks to buy season tickets, I'm sure, would be a help. The success of the program and the recent run of articles in the Beacon Journal (ohio.com) should help convince other soccer fans that our program is worth their investment. I think we'll need to go beyond that, though, and try to rally our fan base and alumni to help raise additional funds. One way I know offhand that folks can help is through giving to the Goal Club or Friends of Men's Soccer, regardless of the amount. If anyone has experience leading fundraisers, I'd be willing to help. Please PM me. 

     

     

     

     

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