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Midweek mayhem: Plenty of MLS action on tap on "slowest day in sports" ... It is known as the “slowest day in sports” — the day after baseball’s All-Star Game. And while it is true there are no games scheduled in MLB, NFL, NBA or NHL, there’s plenty of Major League Soccer teams in action tonight. ... Matches potentially featuring Zips include... Minnesota United vs. New England Revolution (the only league match tonight) 8 pm ET | Match Preview | TV & streaming info Philadelphia Union vs. Orlando City SC U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals 7 pm ET | Match Preview | Streamed live on USSoccer.com Los Angeles Football Club vs. Portland Timbers U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals 10:30 pm ET | Match Preview | Streamed live on USSoccer.com Montreal Impact vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Canadian Championship Semifinal - First Leg 7:30 pm ET | Match Preview | Streamed live on CanadaSoccer.com, Yahoo Sports Canada

Jon Lewis named to MLS Team of the week (bench)...

...Louisville and Virginia had offered full-ride scholarships, but Akron’s could only cover a portion of his tuition. But the Zips were coming off a National Championship, and had just had seven players selected in the first round of Major League Soccer’s annual college draft. “Obviously if you wanted to be a professional, Akron was the school to go to at the time,” Yedlin said. “So I'm happy I made that decision.” ...

I saw this advertised on ESPN last night at halftime of the LAFC-PTFC match. Have not yet watched it. Happy to see DeAndre, Vicki, and Ira as well as Akron in this feature.

Changes in defense - Contract clear with US defender Kofi Sarkodie and Victor Nilsson leaving club We have signed an agreement with US Defense Kofi Sarkodie. The 27-year-old from Ohio comes last from the American league where he played 140 matches. The agreement extends over 2019. "Kofi is a relatively new acquaintance for us. He gives a very professional impression and is a player with leadership skills who have a solid experience after playing high level in the American league. Kofi is a defensively strong and solid player with a good right and left turn, "says Patrick Winqvist, coach of Trelleborg's FF. ...

23 minutes and a beautiful header / goal for Jonathan Lewis (sorry Evan, but it was a sweet goal)...

Congratulations to Colin Biros who scored another goal in the Dev Academy playoffs ... in the 3rd place match today ... for the U18/19 Crew SC. Crew SC 2-1 over Whitecaps FC http://www.ussoccerda.com/sam/standings/ss/view_game_report.php?eventId=5359813&teamId=7702557

Not a surprise to we who know his capabilities... Jonathan Lewis the surprise hero as NYCFC use RBNY's press against them ...“’Jonathan, just move runs in behind because they make high pressing, they have a high line and you can find the spaces behind them,’” Torrent said postgame, explaining his message to the 21-year-old winger. Lewis was pivotal in the match’s biggest moment, using the Red Bulls’ own weapon against them. He sprinted at Aaron Long as soon as Tyler Adams played a pass back to the center back, intercepting it and putting it on a platter for Maxi Moralez to hammer home the winner five minutes from full time. ... Jonathan's steal and assist starts around 2:41 or so in the first video below.

Unfortunately CrewSC lost to NYCFC U18s/19s 0-1. Great experience in big games for our incoming recruit!

Nice note near the bottom of that web page, too... U.S. MNT PROUD ALUMNI As the list of Development Academy products to be capped with the U.S. Men's National Team continues to grow, four MNT capped players will be rooting for their former clubs to bring home the championship: Will Trapp, Crew SC Academy Jordan Morris, Seattle Sounders FC DeAndre Yedlin, Seattle Sounders FC Gyasi Zardes, LA Galaxy

2018 Zips recruit Colin Biros and the CrewSC Academy U18/19s take on NYCFC U18/19s Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 6:00 pm ET in the US Soccer Development Academy semi-final match. Fans can tune into games live on the ussoccerda.com, the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Facebook page, the U.S. Soccer YouTube Channel and follow along through the Development Academy Twitter and Instagram accounts (@ussoccer_acad). http://www.ussoccerda.com/20180703-preview-2018-development-academy-championships Best wishes to Colin who has had an outstanding DA playoff run thus far and continues to gain valuable experience in BIG games!!! EDIT 7/8/18: Updated game time in bold above.

Dr. Z thanks for the information. Is there supposed to be a source link? If so, it is not active.

CrewSC didn't re-sign Chad and he couldn't find another MLS club to sign him. I'm not sure of his prospects in USL. He played in Sweden for a season. So, I think his decision came down to finding a job in soccer or other, returning to Europe (maybe, but I don't know his situation with his club in Sweden), or trying out at various playing levels in the USA. I don't know but suspect he tried various of these and the one that fit him best was an offer to coach for the BIG school nearby. Given that he's getting married in December, I would think that he was looking for some stability. His fiancee graduated from that BIG school, by the way. So, I'm sure she's happy to stay in the area, too.

Joao Moutinho has a great header save that can be seen at about 1:03/1:04 minute mark of this highlight video from the LAFC 4-1 win over Philadelphia this past weekend. https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2018/06/30/extended-highlights-tough-4-1-loss-u?autoplay=true

Marco Micaletto continues his success with Tormenta FC EDIT: This goal and 2 assists. MotM in a come from behind 4-2 victory for Tormenta. See next post...

Teal Bunbury's 10th goal of the 2018 season (halfway through the season). Personal single-season best with 17 regular season matches remaining.

Didn't mean to slight him, but apparently Joe Korb has spent his summer thus far with the Ocean City (NJ) Nor'Easters. http://oceancityfc.com/men/roster

https://www.rsl.com/post/2018/06/26/rsl-academy-closes-out-season

Colin Biros scored the lone goal in the 83rd minute as CrewSC U18/19's win 1-0 over RSL U18/19's and move on to the semi-finals at Swope Park. http://www.ussoccerda.com/sam/standings/ss/view_game_report.php?eventId=5336076&teamId=7702557 Crew played the last 14' down a man. Sammy Tojaga played 90' for RSL.