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Much love to Niko De Vera and his family during this most difficult time. No one has ever represented Akron Zips Soccer better than has Niko De Vera. Once a Zip; Always a Zip. ZNo mourns.

Much respect for Creighton and their Men's Soccer program. https://gozips.com/news/2019/9/6/mens-soccer-creighton-edges-akron-2-1.aspx?path=msoc

...AND there is no good reason for a new trend.

Well, that would be a draw, with Bluejays advancing on PKs. This fact was pointed out to me by traveling Creighton fans during their visit last season. Nice folks. Creighton has never beaten Akron.

No, sir. We are not ready for an L tomorrow. Check with Accounting, but I believe Bluejays have NEVER beaten Zips.

If anyone believes Zips were in a formation other than 4-1-4-1, let me know. It appeared to me that Zips put a little effort in disguising their formation. The back four listed here is my preferred back line. There is tremendous potential here to be a championship defense. But for that to happen, the outside backs must play better, and contribute more to the attack. I believe that is very likely. In summary, Zips did not handle the Cardinal high press well. Again. Stanford disguised when they were going to turn on the high press. I like the analogy to gridiron. Stanford is a blitzing team. But they are getting more sophisticated about it. The blitz is not always on. Sitting as close as I do, I could hear Cardinal players shouting what seemed to be code words for the high press. It does not bode well for any side in any match to give up 11 corner kicks. We now know the ratio. 11 ck = 1 g. Zips eclipsed that 11 corner kick mark several times last season without scoring. So, that must change as well. https://www.buildlineup.com/shared/5d6ef8f6138c092e24ae2140

Poetic and poignant delivery from Jeremy Gunn a.k.a. Satan.

Great crowd!

Too many corner kicks given!!!

I see light at the end of the tunnel... and the train is named Stanford.

Ouch

No bout adout it. Much love for Colin Biros. This 2019 squad is very versatile. It would not surprise if NO Zip starts every single match this season. We shall see.

Ritaccio will serve suspension tomorrow at Xavier. I love Biros; he will be a big part of this squad’s success. This team is super deep, perhaps playing 16 players extensive minutes per match. Formation and personnel may not be consistent match in match out.

When the coaches ask me which lineup to start, this is what I will offer: I like the 4-1-4-1. https://www.buildlineup.com/shared/5d6847cc138c092e24ae16a2

https://goxavier.com/news/2019/7/15/mens-soccer-announces-nationally-ranked-recruiting-class.aspx?path=msoc

This will be no easy match.

This is the deepest Zips squad I can recall. Just like the professional teams to which most of our boys aspire, Coach Embick can interchange personnel and/or systems to fit match situations. I believe this squad has been coached on changing formation/system, in mid match. Not even sure I agree with that, but pro teams do it all the time,

I think Zips tried a new formation Friday against Michigan, a 4-1-4-1. https://www.buildlineup.com/shared/5d62c775138c092e24ae0f14

https://www.buildlineup.com/shared/5d5df838138c092e24ae0910

Is Brownsville TX really in the US?

Is this Charleston SC or Charleston WV (D2)?

Well, not only did I inadvertently triple the graphic, I also posted to the wrong thread. Remember, it's pre-season for me too. https://www.buildlineup.com/shared/5d59e209138c092e24ae0340

But by all means, come on the board to say whatever you feel needs saying.

Bradley Garett Chick is getting experience above and beyond Evansville Purple Aces. We still need him in camp ASAP.

Sorry, but I cannot seem to get rid of two screenshots. Austmann Nets Game-Winner in 1-0 Exhibition Victory Over Evansville. https://gozips.com/news/2019/8/18/mens-soccer-austmann-nets-game-winner-in-1-0-exhibition-victory-over-evansville.aspx?path=msoc