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One of my all-time favorite Zips. Watched him play all through high school.

I agree with your posting, including the Browns comment. Oy Vey!!! There is plenty to feel positive about in Zips MSOC. We will soon blanket the MLS. Why is everyone so surprised that I watched the match 3 times? Folks on BigSoccer said the same thing. If I had the film, I would watch every Zips match multiple viewings. I see stuff. You know, I should concoct a way to earn a salary, make my natural tendencies pay. How does one become a scout anyway?

I like visiting breweries anywhere/everywhere.

I have procrastinated long enough on writing this, having watched the match three times now. This stings. The championship was there for the taking, right in front of us. But for a few centimetres on Soares’ PK, we very well could be hoisting the trophy and celebrating our 2nd Star. Any disrespect shown toward Clemson is only a by-product of candid observation. But it never should have come to dreaded Penalty Kicks, a horrible but time honored method for determining a victor. Zips allowed Cardinal to dictate the style of the match. Game was a choppy foul fest, interrupted by intermittent possession. Credit Stanford defenders with tight marking and physical tackling. Stanford were well organized in the back and rarely lost their shape. Excepting seven good forays, Akron could not combine passes in the final third. And this frustrated an offensive minded team like our Zips. Offensively, Stanford were mostly direct passes into a very good front line. JoMo is a stud and he deserves the Hermann Trophy. But our defense handled those excellent Stanford forwards for the most part. There were a few scares, as Cardinal were not shy about shooting from distance, but Stanford did not see many chances either. Make no mistake; Cardinal are champions because of their defending. Overall, they were the best side at the College Cup and they deserve the trophy. Congratulations to Stanford, 2015 MSOC Champions! Only upon reflection does the real bitterness set in. A glass half empty kind of guy, I ruminate on what might have been. Andrew Souders has consumed his eligibility and will graduate. (Thanks for the strong four years, #2! Best Luck at the next level! Your grit will be missed!) Richmond Laryea is being wooed by Adidas for a GA deal. Such a rare opportunity is hard to pass up, so #6 is likely gone. Adam Najem is mulling over a HG deal with New York Red Bulls. #10 may have played his last for Zips. In the crazy, ever changing world of NCAA MSOC, it is difficult to say when Akron will return to the College Cup. Tonight I will take down my A-Roo flag from the front of my house, gingerly folding it for storage until 2016. I am grateful that it has flown well into December this year, but I am also dejected for opportunity lost.

PKs suck, even when you advance, much worse when you do not.

Well, if I was not ready for the match previously, I certainly am ready for it NOW!

I remember that exact moment very well. Thanks for the reminder! Who has the video on that? Beat Stanford Cardinal!

We are very proud of Marla Ridenour.

We must be careful not to expel newcomers to the bandwagon just because our customary seats are so well worn. I would rather Mr. Alexander write a shallow, second hand article than write no article whatsoever. By its very nature, all journalism invites criticism. Fair Warning! But it is inconsistent to decry the lack of coverage, only to lambast the writer for weak observations. At least the Plain Dealer is taking notice. Perhaps Mr. Alexander's next piece on the Zips will be worthy of comparison to the esteemed Ms. Ridenour’s. The biggest difference is that Marla seems to be invested in this team; it is more than just an assignment. #2ndStar!

That is quite a blow.

Represent us! Be loud and be proud! #2ndStar! And I know Zip_ME87 will be there, no bout adoubt it! Look him up.

Folks are starting to notice Stuart Holthusen, as well they should.

Chris Brennan of Copley is still not showing as committed to Bowling Green, according to TDS. http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer/college-soccer-details/men/bowling-green/clgid-439/tab-commitments#tabs

Well done! I had heard elsewhere that Morris had not been present for UCSB match due to national duties. Thanks for researching. I should not make declarations without checking the record. While you are in an investigative mind, what are the matches JoMo missed while with USMNT (or really, for any reason)? VCU, California, Washington.

When Stanford lost to UCSB, Jordan Morris was with the USMNT.

Goal Differential Stanford +24 Akron +27

I was not calling for Caleb Porter's head, but I sure am happy he is remaining in the MLS (for now). What if he had taken the University of Pittsburgh job, for example? Regarding Jared Embick, I am on record several times back in 2012 as wanting the AD to make a dramatic hire. Some times have been tough since then, but Embick eventually proved his quality. But those two Plain Dealer articles by Terry Pluto really changed my perspective on Embick. http://www.cleveland...art_river_index http://www.wCan't State.org/news/story/45030 Also the arcticle on MLS.com helped do the same. http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2015/...-timbers-coach-caleb-porter-aims-more-history There are details in these articles of which I was unaware. Porter endorses Embick much more than I had suspected, and he credits Embick with Akron's past success.

Schwerrrve!!!

Najem's Golden Goal Free Kick looks even better on video than it did up close. The ball never hit the back netting!

Hope E is doing well. Wow. I recognize many of the names on that roster.

Nah. Bruce Arena coached DC United to 2 MLS Championships (and several other trophies), coached the USMNT through 3 World Cups, coached LA Galaxy to 2 MLS Championships (and other trophies). It is still mentioned on TV Broadcasts that Bruce Arena won 5 NCAA titles with University of Virginia. The last of which was 20 years ago. His NCAA championships will never be forgotten in soccer circles. And Virginia has won it all twice since Arena left (as we well know) under George Gelnovitch. But nobody in Virginia has forgotten Bruce Arena. So let it be with Caleb Porter. His contribution to Zips soccer will never be forgotten by locals, or by nationals. But he has moved on to other success. And so have we. Jared Embick's team has it all in front of them. These current Zips are worthy of the College Cup and just as likely to win it as any of these other squads.

Out of "Like This" for the day. (How stupid is that?) skip-zip, you are right on the mark! Bravo!

Well, Perry Kitchen did grow up in Indianapolis, after all.

Why/How did Perry Kitchen get a Lamborghini?