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If my memory is correct, I think all college soccer teams are limited to playing games on 6 dates in the spring. Weather in NE Ohio is so unpredictable. Hopefully, the zips can add match in late Match.

It is great to see Remi Agunbiade's name on the roster. Remi , who was drafted in the MLS draft, definitely will be a future MLS player. I know that Remi will continue to improve...and will help the Zips have a great fall campaign. When looking at the roster, I am particularly excited by the 5 names shown as forwards. Angel Lopez Martin Aiden Benitez Remi Agunbiade Ignacio Alem Farrell Ngongang Angel and Aiden both had outstanding freshman campaigns at their respective schools. Farrell really has great talent and could be poised for a big step up in year 2. Ignacio had some outstanding moments late in the year. I think that Londen Sears and Leo Morana saw time as forwards in High School. I am sure that our coaching staff will find the best position for them in the college environment. You can never have too many good forwards and I am excited to see this group score some goals in the sping and in the fall.

I definitely agree with one of Jared's statements !!!! "It is an exciting time to be a Zip soccer fan."

Class of 2026 commit...... very good size for a forward. 4.0 student https://www.instagram.com/p/DUB7JyzgUdU/?img_index=1 https://www.ncsasports.org/womens-soccer-recruiting/ohio/medina/highland-high-school40/grace-shondel1

The lady zips have added 5 transfers.....several of them from Big East schools....

Malik Henry was fantastic tonight for the Canadian national team in a friendly against Guatemala

top drawer soccer also included a goal that Aiden scored

https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/article/?categoryId=21&articleId=55589&articleTitle=ten-underrated-mens-transfer-portal-moves Aiden Benitez, Akron Benitez is headed to Akron after recording four goals and four assists in a stellar first season for the Butler Bulldogs. The Indiana native can play multiple attacking roles at a high level, and his conference experience suggests he could get off to a fast start.

I assume that if this happens, that soccer would be included (article only mentions basketball) IMHO, this would make the Big East a stronger league for soccer https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/01/sen-jon-husted-pushes-big-east-to-admit-university-of-dayton.html WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, a Columbus-area Republican, is making a pitch to move his alma mater into one of college basketball’s premier conferences. Husted joined Missouri Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt on Wednesday in sending a letter to Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman urging the conference to admit the University of Dayton and Saint Louis University, citing the schools’ alignment with the Big East’s mission and their strong basketball programs.

I have to give credit to Z.I.P for finding this you tube featture on Cam Knowles Great former zip Wil Trapp is interviewed during this video.... Cam and Wil......2 great former zips

Jose Pedro started 15 games for the zips in fall 2025. Jose will transfer to a conference rival. NOTABLES Played in 16 matches, making 15 starts in 2025… took two shots on goal and recorded four assists… logged 1,235 minutes… helped the Zips post a 13-5-3 (5-2-1 BIG EAST) record… helped the Zips advance to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight… played in the Liga Revelacao before Akron, reaching the champions phase for famous Portuguese team Rio Ave. QUOTING COACH HIGGINS "Jose is a big pick up for us from an in-conference rival. He has proven that he has the ability to play and thrive in the BIG EAST and we will look to get the best out of him on both sides of the ball."

I watched a 6 minute highlight video of CB/LB Giannis Gazis (from Greece) To say that I was impressed...would be an understatement..... This young man will definitely be in the mix to replace Ashton Kamdem at LB. Idahir Deanda from Indy 11........is listed as a defensive midfielder on one site that I looked at.

It appears that the zips ......have also added another domestic recruit Idahir Deanda - Midfielder...... his instagram profile is private....but he does show @zipsmsoccer https://www.instagram.com/idahir.deanda/ top drawer soccer shows that he is from Ohio...but has played for Indy Eleven academy https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer/college-soccer-details/men/akron/clgid-438/tab-commitments#sectionblock start your research, zips fans.....sounds like a great recruiting class

Zips soccer fans, please start your research zips are adding 3 international players for 2026 https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/2026-mens-division-i-international-signees_aid55377