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Very tough injury from which to return, at any level of competition. I know this.

Trip to Richmond for Zips/VCU spring clash was great fun. I love road trips for spring soccer. Venerable City Stadium remains a suitable soccer venue. College Cup should return there. First time to Richmond, we blindly and fortuitously stumbled upon Can Can Brasserie, in the heart of historic Carytown, for Saturday brunch. Succulent! There we also made acquaintance with Devil’s Backbone Brewery (Vienna lager). Weather was a gorgeous 70* and clear. Rams went up a goal in the 2nd minute, before I could even start working on my sunburn. Zips fielded a 4-2-3-1 formation for the entirety of the contest. Not only is this formation en vogue throughout the world, but it caters to the talent of our current roster. Too many times last year our defensive midfield was stretched out of position. Zips equalized midway through the first half on a good build up to a garbage finish that trickled over the line. We will take it. Easily the goal of the match was #13 Sean Sepe’s text book receipt and turn in the box. Next touch BAM inside the post. Kid is quick, really quick. And he has the mentality of a finisher. He is never looking to pass, not ever. Very aggressive! I noticed Sepe last season when Zips played St. John’s. How Dr. Masur ever let this kid get away, I will never understand. VCU 1-2 Akron Dave Giffard’s VCU Rams are organized, aggressive, and very athletic. 2014’s squad may surpass last season’s underdog darlings.

Anyone traveling to VCU?

Wow. The planets are aligning for Yedlin to go to Brasil. But he must show well tomorrow vs. El Tri.

It is a mystery (to me) that the Columbus Crew declined to sign their own homegrown in Eric Stevenson. He could just as easily be loaned out to Dayton Dutch Lions right now. In this match, E had 1 goal and 2 assists. Man Of the Match. Right?

http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/03/feilhaber-torres-mexico.html DeAndre Yedlin will be on USMNT for next week's tune-up vs. Mexico. Who is watching? Where?

Yeah. Exactly. Yedlin might get a spot on the WC roster. Even getting a serious mention is really achievement enough for a second year pro. Should he actually make it, that would be a HUGE story, the biggest story in on ZNO ever. In any event, raise your class to DeAndre Yedlin! He has done us proud. I too heard the new schedule is almost ready. Let us hope that every single match is scheduled with RPI in mind. Remember that we have one less MAC mandatory this year due to ouster of Hartwick. Still trying these fonts...............

This is not really news, as Yedlin has been rumored as having a USMNT jersey for many months. Where have you been, lost on a tropical island somewhere? No, wait. Forget that. Now, it will be news indeed if DeA actually makes the WC squad. I see his chances as improved with the retirement of Steve Cherundolo.

I have known about this for a while. That does not change the fact that this is an incredibly good hire.

Great night out to watch Zips! Many of us were motivated to see the four newcomers. We were not disappointed. M Laryea aptly wore #10. Definite starter, Very quick. Very technical. Unlikely he will play out all of his eligibility. F Sepe #13 is extraordinarily quick of foot. Aggressive around the goal. Probable starter. He is already acclimated to the physicality of college ball. D Cregan #16 manned the left flank admirably. Caught out of position by more experienced CSU players. Room to improve. Good athlete. Potential starter. F Quirk #7 saw limited time in second half. Quick. Failed to threaten on numerous good opportunities. Need to see more. All in all a good showing by these four. It is going to be a fun spring.

Who will be @ CSU tonight?

http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2014/03/red-bulls-sign-duvall-oyongo-and-stevenson Well done, E!

A former Zip, coaching professionally.. in a league?.... ok, its a bit of a stretch. I just did not think it was worth a new thread. Remarkable news nonetheless.

National rumors persist that Shaun Docking (Akron, 1988) will soon be named new Head Coach of East Tennessee State University (ETSU). This after 16 seasons coaching Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Wow! Word is that he grew frustrated with Coastal’s facilities. If that is indeed true, it proves (to me, at least) that Zips definitely could have had him if they had wanted him.

Who is meeting at Becky's Bar & Grill prior to scrimmage @ Cleveland State F/3/7/2014?

I beg to differ. I think this list is marginally important. DarNag is one the most technically gifted players I have ever seen, certainly in the MLS. It is good that he is finally gaining proper respect.

http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2014/02/portland_timbers_loan_gleeson.html OK. So how does the Like This button work, anyway?

@ZipsBurgh Please initiate the 2014 Zips in the MLS, NASL, USLPro Thread.

We will cut you slack since you are new around here, Little Joey. Look around the site. Chances are often good that your question has been answered before you ask it. https://akron.presto.../20140210mj1dne Do not mistake TDS for gospel. They do not know nearly as much as they would like us to believe. Before yesterday's announcement, TDS did not even know about half of these guys. How can they expect to rank them? Welcome aboard! Go Zips!

Not yet. TDS is trying to keep up. They are the ranking authority (cough), such as it exists. @MODERATORS: I would love to employ the new Like This function. Every time I try, I get error message. You have reached your quota of positive votes for the day. That obviously cannot be true.

What does anyone know about Ismail Seremba? Is he in or out? Moderators: I appreciate the Like This feature. Too bad I cannot use it.

I believe 6 conference members is the minimum for NCAA automatic tournament bid. This is a bit silly. The MAC does not want multi-divisional members? Really? Why not? Who are the MAC to look down their noses at anyone? Is there some economic reason/justification I am not seeing? Now the Zips will likely never get the chance to avenge last year's home loss to Hawks.

There is a fair amount of conversation regarding Richmond Laryea on BigSoccer.com. Many think he is the real deal. I never heard of the kid before December. http://www.bigsoccer.com/community/threads/akron-zips-2014.1998716/page-2 We will see him in 4 weeks. Can't wait.