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For those of you going "Bowl"ing, travel to Boca Raton is much easier than Montgomery and some of the other places. With Boca Raton, you have Ft Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Miami airports. The drive from Orlando isn't short, but it is doable if the price is significantly better. Fort Myers across the state (closer than Orlando) is another option. If I were interested in going, I think I'd be very happy with the location. When FAU was in the MAC for Men's soccer, I traveled there. Beautiful location. Enjoy.

From Wikipedia: Field size at First Energy Stadium-Cub Cadet Field: Field size 120 yd. long x 77 yd. wide https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FirstEnergy_Stadium–Cub_Cadet_Field Field size at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium (Louisville): Field size 109.73 x 68.58 m (120 x 75 yards) 2 yards narrower than our pitch. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Mark_%26_Cindy_Lynn_Stadium Field size at Talen Energy Stadium: Field size 120 × 75 yards (same as Louisville) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talen_Energy_Stadium

Update... 2018 Zips in MLS Summary... Dillon Serna ... Colorado Rapids Wil Trapp ... Columbus Crew Evan Bush ... Montreal Impact Scott Caldwell ... New England Revolution Jonathan Lewis ... NYCFC Richie Laryea ... Orlando City Adam Najem ... Philadelphia Union Darlington Nagbe, Zarek Valentin, Darren Mattocks (TBD) ... Portland Timbers Saad Abdul-Salaam ... Sporting KC Ben Zemanski ... Free Agent Teal Bunbury, Kofi Sarkodie, Chris Korb ... Out of Contract

Looks like there has been an update as far as Cris Korb. Contract option not exercised....I lloks like this was updated...https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/11/24/contract-deadline-day-2017-stay-date-all-moves-around-mls Also (thanks TennZip)...https://www.dcunited.com/post/2017/11/28/dc-united-exercise-contract-options-six-players?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=twitter

A thread about a potential NATIONAL Championship is not the place for this debate. But for those who don't follow soccer and may not know, Akron is often referred to by professional soccer media as a "powerhouse". For example...

Since #1 WF was defeated, we get the earlier time (#5 v #9). The #2 v #3 matchup is the later match.

Channel 3 (WKYC) says they will have a piece on Akron Mens Soccer tonight on their sports extra. (Not sure of the time with NFL Football)

I feel good about our Zips' chances in the College Cup. I hope the Beacon gives it good coverage and no matter what tells the story from a positive angle. The Zips are among 4 of 205 D1 Men's Soccer Programs who are still playing. Getting to the College Cup is special in itself. Let's make some more Akron magic and history and bring home the Championship Trophy. Go Zips. We are... 's

Brad Ruhaak leads "I Believe" chant at Louisville...

https://www.ohio.com/akron/sports/university-of-akron/university-of-akron-soccer-zips-advance-to-college-cup-with-win-over-louisville-on-penalty-kicks

So awesome to be there next to Niko's grandfather when Niko netted the winner! On to Philly! 4 College Cups in 8 year for the pride of the MAC!

I suspected that might happen. “Coach Aaron Embick”? “Section 211”?

Drive. Don’t post or text! better to be here in person! Go Zips!!!

Well, here we go again. I was feeling good about tomorrow night until I read that and 'Woe is me again ... we deserved the higher seed.' “I think as a team we felt like we probably did more in the regular season,” Zips coach Jared Embick said. “We were a little bit hotter at the end of the regular season than Louisville to deserve the fourth seed." Even Caleb Porter lamented this...and where did it get us, out of the tournament. Both this quote and the one UAZipster0305 pointed out are horrible for coaches to make. We "deserve"...no we don't. Nobody deserves. The seeding was fair. Now go show everyone that we are better than that seeding. That we are not finished yet; just getting started. Ugh!!!

Thanks all for the highlights and other memories from our past successes and of our great players. We have so much of which to be proud of from our Men's Soccer Program past and present. to more great memories!!!

A Family Affair: Passion for soccer runs deep in Scott Caldwell’s household ...Scott knew from a young age that he wanted to be a professional soccer player, too; he just wasn’t fully aware that he was following in his father’s footsteps. He didn’t listen to his father’s instruction because he was a former pro player – he listened because he was Dad. “I didn’t really know growing up,” Caldwell said of his father’s playing career. “I just thought of him as one of my coaches, as my Dad. He was just always at the field with me or my older siblings, coaching our town teams.” Larry Caldwell must’ve passed on plenty of knowledge to Scott and his siblings – brother Keith and sisters Andrea and Amy – and perhaps some soccer genes, as well, because the Caldwells have earned a reputation as one of the most athletically-gifted families in the New England region....

Totally agree. I've been very fortunate to develop a friendship with and remain in touch with Larry. Attended a few NE Revolution matches at Gillette Stadium with Larry, Ginger (Scott's mother) and other Caldwell family members and friends. Also, had lunch with him on the Boston waterfront when I was in town for a day last summer. Great man, great family! I loved sitting next to Larry also because he referees (or used to) Women's collegiate soccer. I loved getting his perspective on calls/non-calls. I remember one Zips match (I forget the specific match but Scotty was playing for Akron) where Larry felt the Assistant Ref on the near sideline wasn't doing his job and he yelled at him several times ... that's your call.

I guess in the past I never heard what type of vehicle and always thought it was a car accident. A stolen moped...humorous.

Thanks. my bad. Didn’t read the right section. I remembered it being some type of vehicle accident.

Thanks but that doesn’t have the story about his injury as a youth before coming to Akron.

There was purpose in my use of it. ?

Captain Wil Trapp and Columbus CrewSC take on TorontoFC tonight.

Go Zips!!!