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Zips in MLS on TV next weekend: Saturday, March 3rd 1 pm ET TorontoFC v Crew SC (Wil Trapp), SPCSPRT (Spectrum Sports, I think for those with TWC/Spectrum) Sunday, March 4th 5 pm ET, Sounders v LAFC (Joao Moutinho), ESPN 7:30 pm ET, Sporting KC v NYCFC (Saad Abdul-Salaam, Jon Lewis), FS1 10 pm ET Galaxy (Perry Kitchen, Nate Shultz?) v Timbers (Zarek Valentin), FS1

No VIctor is no longer with the Riverhounds. Unfortunately, they did not pick up his option when they changed head coaches. I would have loved to have seen him. Phil Fives and Stuart Holthusen, who were trialists, with the Riverhounds were let go the previous week. So, we didn't see them either.

[current] 2018 Fall Roster: 1. GK Ben Lundt 2. GK Tor Saunders 3. GK Nick Costa 4. D Daniel Strachan 5. D Morgan Hackworth 6. D Reggie Laryea 7. D Joe Korb 8. D Alex Mapp 9. D Declan Watters 10. D Leonard Sohn 11. Nick McCausland, defender, Akron, Ohio (Internationals Academy) 12. Marco Milanese, center back, Isernia, Italy (Isernia) 13. Carlo Ritaccio, center back, Westbury, N.Y. (BW Gottschee Club) 14. Daniel Oliveira, defender, Lisbon, Portugal (Sporting SP) 15. Sam Tojaga, defensive midfielder, Erie, Pa. (Real Salt Lake) 16. MF Skye Harter 17. MF Christian Lue Young 18. MF Jackson Crawford 19. MF Faisal Ghaffur 20. MF Kotaro Umeda 21. Cristian Gennaro, attacking midfielder, Biella, Italy 22. MF/F Dennis Cole 23. MF/F Marcel Zajac 24. F David Egbo 25. F Ezana Kahsay 26. F Braden Petno 27. Dion Akhigbe, winger/forward, Copley, Ohio (Internationals Academy) 28. Colin Biros, winger/forward, Canton, Ohio (Crew SC Academy) 29. Diogo Pacheco, winger/forward, Lisbon, Portugal (G.S. Loures/A.C.CACEM) 30. Ivan Nikolic, forward, Toronto, Ontario (Sigma FC)

Ezana Kahsay scored the first goal. David Egbo scored the 2nd Zips' goal in a great one-on-one with the GK. Instead of getting overzealous and potentially overshooting, he cooly dribbled to the left (GK's right) and put it in around the diving GK. Too bad the Rivehounds didn't bother to show the footage of the Zips' goals.

https://www.lafc.com/post/2018/02/25/4-takeaways-lafcs-1-0-win-sacramento With the start of the MLS season a week away, LAFC secured its first win of the preseason courtesy of a goal from João Moutinho. The Black & Gold now turns its attention to the Sounders, as it travels to Seattle for the first competitive match in Club history on March 4. Here are four takeaways from LAFC’s 1-0 win over Sacramento Republic FC: João’s Nets His First Since being selected with the No. 1 overall pick by LAFC in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft, defender João Moutinho has had a nearly seamless transition to the next level. In each of LAFC’s previous three preseason games, Moutinho has shown poise in possession, a great understanding of the game, and the ability to keep up with the accelerated pace of MLS play versus the college game. Against Sacramento, he proved he can add to the score line, too. Identifying a large swath of space some 35 yards from the Republic goal, Moutinho raced onto a lateral pass from Carlos Vela and made straight for the penalty area. As the Sacramento defenders continued to backpedal, Mountinho kept his wits about him, coolly slotting a low shot into the side netting. The game’s only goal served to show the rookie has no problem recognizing opportunities when they are given. And even more importantly, he has the skills to take advantage.

Joao's goal scoring run starts at ~1:24:23

NYRBII Starting XI v @TimbersFC Louro De Vera, Redding, Ndam, Duncan Tinari, Murphy Stroud, Mines Bonomo, Jones TimbersFC starting XI vs. @NYRBII. Gleeson Valentin, Cascante, Tuiloma, Farfan Flores, Paredes Arboleda, Barmby, Polo Armenteros

Thanks to TennZip for finding this (pointing it out)...Former Zip, Cameron Knowles named head coach of USL's Timbers FC 2... https://www.timbers.com/club/cameron-knowles

Watch 9 preseason MLS matches today starting at 2 pm ET https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/12/06/full-list-2018-mls-preseason-matches Here are those that might feature former Zips (links for the video can be found at the link above): February 17 - Saturday 2:00 PM ET FC Dallas vs Portland | WATCH LIVE | POR Preview Mobile Mini Sun Cup, Tucson, AZ 5:00 PM ET Atlanta vs Columbus | TV: beIN Sports | WATCH LIVE | ATL Preview | CLB Preview Carolina Challenge Cup, Charleston, SC 5:00 PM ET D.C. United vs Philadelphia | WATCH LIVE | DC Preview | PHI Preview Rowdies Suncoast Invitational, St. Petersburg, FL 5:00 PM ET LA Galaxy vs San Jose | WATCH LIVE | LA Preview Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA 6:00 PM ET New England vs San Antonio FC | WATCH LIVE | NE Preview Mobile Mini Sun Cup, Tucson, AZ 7:30 PM ET Montreal vs Tampa Bay Rowdies | WATCH LIVE | MTL Preview Rowdies Suncoast Invitational, St. Petersburg, FL 8:15 PM ET Houston vs NY Red Bulls | WATCH LIVE Mobile Mini Sun Cup, Tucson, AZ

Happened upon these video highlights of a younger Joao Moutinho...

https://www.rsl.com/post/2018/02/13/rsl-academy-seniors-sign-national-letters-intent Pictured from left to right: Glademir Mendoza, Eric Virgen, Jacob Jackson, Sam Tojaga, Zahir Vasquez. Sammy Tojaga MF Sammy Tojaga has committed to play college soccer at the storied University of Akron program. Tojaga has featured in 14 matches for the U-19s this season, starting on 11 occasions.

I'm excited, too. These 10 players + the 3 players that joined for Spring 2018 + ??? (remember Joao joined in the fall with no prior announcement) [I like saying Joao, too] GO ZIPS!!!

Google translation: @uakron destiny of two more Portuguese stars ... success to both, and take @ZipsMSoc to champions

About 4 months late, but still worth posting. I missed that Chad and his team won a championship last Fall in Sweden. https://www.ninetyplussoccer.com/news/2017/10/18/ninety-plus-pro-chad-barson-wins-title

https://www.dailynews.com/2018/02/09/lafc-continues-to-work-toward-its-first-season-in-mls/ MOUTINHO LOOKS STEADY Joao Moutinho, LAFC’s first overall draft pick, didn’t come off of the field Friday, playing the full 90 minutes. He was slotted at an outside back position in the first half and moved to center back in the second half. “I feel great,” he said. “I think I prefer left back, but whatever the coach wants me to play, that’s where I’ll play and I’ll give my best for the team.” Moutinho, 20, has looked steady in both preseason games. “My first two weeks as a pro and things have been going well,” he said. “We’re getting to know each other very well and starting to play more as a team, so it has been awesome.”

4 Takeaways From LAFC's 1-1 Preseason Draw With NYCFC ... During the week, Bradley said he’d discussed with his staff the possibility of extending a few players up to 60 minutes in the second preseason match. Against NYCFC, four players went the full 90: Vela, Blessing, Joao Moutinho and Tyler Miller. ... ... High Praise For The Rookie Following the match, NYCFC coach Patrick Vieira made a particular point of congratulating LAFC’s No. 1 overall pick Joao Moutinho for a great match. The former Arsenal and Juventus man had just finished speaking with reporters when he a beeline for Moutinho, before putting his hand on the rookie’s shoulder and commending him for his play. After the interaction, a stunned Moutinho could only say “it’s nice to be recognized” with a huge smile on his face. Moutinho and LAFC now turn their attention to the third match of preseason against Vancouver Whitecaps on Feb. 18. ...

Live stream, LA Galaxy (Perry Kitchen, Nate Shultz) v NYCFC (Jon Lewis, Saad Abdul-Salaam) tonight at 7 pm PT (10 pm ET) https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2018/02/10/livestream-la-galaxy-vs-new-york-city-fc-february-10-2018 Montreal Impact (Evan Bush) preseason match tonight at 11 pm ET v Las Vegas Lights will stream on the Impact's website: https://www.impactmontreal.com/en/post/2018/02/09/first-preseason-game-saturday-night-las-vegas Watch Phoenix Rising (Blair Gavin assistant coach) v New York Red Bulls (Niko DeVera) preseason match at 9 pm ET tonight: https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/live

Atlanta United FC's preseason match vs Nashville will be streamed on mlssoccer.com and YouTube.com at 4 pm ET today. ATL's starting lineup includes Darlington Nagbe. https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/02/10/watch-nashville-sc-host-atlanta-united-4-pm-et-sold-out-match Also, for anyone interested, a replay of yesterday's LA Galaxy v Real Salt Lake preseason match is available at YouTube.com. Perry Kitchen started and Nate Shultz got time in the last third of the match.

wonder if this is our recruit, Diogo Pacheco