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TDS ranks Akron a bit low compared to other sites. But I will take it. #11 is close enough to get good seeding in the post season.

There is no way I can pass on your question! This is just an idea, a guess really. We have few if any great players, but the worst guy on the roster is extremely good. So, the ceiling may be down a bit, but the floor has definitely been raised. This is a very deep squad. ***********Brenes*********** Portillos****************Quinn Stevenson**************Foldesy ************Souto************ Derschang*********Abdul-Salaam *****Gallego*****Souders****** ************Pina************* My projected lineup favors upper classmen and is nearly the same one that took the field @ Maryland in April. After that match, Embick said, "we proved our depth today." So, I am almost certainly wrong about our starting 11. But this is just the way I see it. Of the freshmen, Souto and Najem impress most, in that order. For me, the best battle for PT is transfer Clint Caso pushing Robbie Derschang at LB. I would be remiss not to mention the strong showing of Zac Portillos, both last spring and in pre-season practice. After not much PT the last two seasons, he is making it difficult for the coaching staff to sit him. Nice work out of the senior!

Right. Not sure from where all this GK competition talk is originating. Is Jake Fenlason really good enough to beat Fernando Pina?

We like to call it the Akron Beaven Journal.

I am quoting the last frame on Keisuke Ohata's promotional video. I have never seen this name before today. The new offical roster cannot be even 72 hours old. Embick must know plenty about him. All indicators are that he played the enitire season for AFC Cleveland. CREW8, you out there?

I can hardly wait for Friday!

"Please contact me about laying for your school"

I know a footballer when I see one. After seeing him play five times, I know Victor can ball! Because he enrolled in January, we actually know more about Victor Souto than we know about these other guys. CSN should know Victor, and yet they do not.

The rest of us? Huh!?!?! Are you insinuating that there are other sports on this website? Yes. This would be alarming if this ranking came from a reputable periodical. Sadly, College Soccer News is no longer that. They do not do their homework. Using your example, imagine Street & Smiths neglecting to even mention a projected freshman starter (Victor Souto) in their evalutation of Alabama's or LSU's FDA recruiting class. Incoming Zips class will prove to be among the top ten. http://gozips.com/sports/msoc/2013-14/bios/souto_victor_03n1

The NCAA will know of Victor Souto soon enough! No bout adoubt it!

In most professional sports leagues, talent acquisition rules are, at best, difficult to understand. MLS rules are inscrutable and ever changing. Wow! Deuce and EJ will be formidable.

Season tix arrived today!

Gallego is consensus pre-season All-American. Bryan, this is your team.

OK, who knows Practice times and locations? Spill the beans!

No doubt, Trimmy. Match is showing on big daddy FOX. You can watch in any establishment.

Best goal this week! I believe it is his 1st MLS goal.

http://www.bigsoccer.com/community/threads.../#post-28294756

Everyone see Yedlin's goal vs. Colorado? 5:55. http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2013-...SEA-v-COL/recap

I suppose this is the place for it. There is a conversation on BigSoccer regarding establishment of College Soccer Hall Of Fame, and whether Caleb Porter merits inclusion within that hall. http://www.bigsoccer.com/community/forums/...teur-soccer.43/

This is a favorite argument I try to foment. Who is better, Sarkodie or Yedlin? I think it is absolutely a fair comparison. At the Porter farewell 12/12/12, I asked them, standing next to each other, who would win in a foot race? Both declined to answer. Yet another awkward moment created by me! Hurrah! I love both of these players.

Klinsman will drive Nagbe to the citizenship office. I agree with everything you say, Yaz. USMNT has an abundance of Holding MF and precious few Attacking MF. Nagbe certainly fits the bill there. Also, Outside Back is currently very a good place to break into the lineup. Consequently, Yedlin and Sarkodie (not necessarily in that order) will be called up before Kitchen. I still think Kitchen will get there.

How high is this kid's ceiling?!?

Mark this match (7/13/2013) as the beginning of a very contentious rivalry. Love it!

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/ What a finish! I swear, I thought Arena was going to punch Porter right in the face after FT!

I can barely wait to see Sam Gainford.