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12 – The Tampa Bay Rowdies’ Michael Nanchoff and Sacramento Republic FC’s Danny Barrera lead the USL with 12 created chances so far this season. Michael Nanchoff seems to be having a super beginning of the year His 3-0-0 Tampa Bay Rowdies team battles 2-0-1 Louisville on Saturday night at 7:30 (game available on you tube)

https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/utah-valley-releases-2017-schedule_aid41720 OREM, Utah – Defending WAC Champion Utah Valley University will open the 2017 season against perennial national power Akron on Friday, August 25 at Clyde Field. With Akron, the 2010 NCAA Champions, the Wolverines are likely to open at home against at Top 25 opponent for the second straight season. The Zips finished the season ranked No. 24 in three different polls after reaching the NCAA Tournament for the 31st time and winning their 13th MAC title.

http://gozips.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20170413jp0g2p

http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/780095?referrer_id=2333971 for zip soccer fans....much more technically astute than I am (and there are many !!!), the link also has a passing chart for AN's 69 passes) TURNING THE SCREW: Adam Najem was rated as the top midfielder in the Premier Development League a year ago as he helped lead the Michigan Bucks to a second PDL Championship in three seasons, and on Sunday the Bethlehem Steel FC rookie showed why in his performance against FC Cincinnati. With his side up a man for much of the game after Paul Nicholson’s early sending off, Najem helped Steel FC dominate the midfield to key a 2-0 victory, Bethlehem’s first of the season. Najem recorded a game-high 69 passes, a little more than 16 percent of Steel FC’s total of 422, and did so with precision, completing at a 91 percent accuracy rate. The 22-year-old also won three duels, losing only one, and won his one aerial duel. Seku Conneh’s brace may have got the headlines on the day, but Najem’s performance set the tempo for Steel FC as it made its advantage against a good Cincinnati side pay off.

https://mobile.twitter.com/ZipsMSoc/status/852243490507546628

Sam

14 pass goal

http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/780212?referrer_id=2333971 Looks like Adam Najem was chosen as one of the best 18 players in USL for week 3

http://ussocceracrossthepond.blogspot.com/2017/04/transfer-ex-crew-player-chad-barson.html?spref=tw Looks like Chad Barson is now playing in Sweden.... and yes, a very sweet memory from the national title game...

http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/779488?referrer_id=2333971 63 passes completed in one game for a former Zip !!!! 11. ROAD WEARY: If there’s anyone thinking “there’s no place like home” in the USL right now, it’s got to be FC Cincinnati. The club will prepare for its home opener on Saturday against Saint Louis FC coming off two losses in its opening three games, with Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Bethlehem Steel FC feeling like a case of almost everything that could go wrong doing so. From an early injury to new signing Justin Hoyte to Paul Nicholson’s red card that left the side down to 10 men, FCC couldn’t find any rhythm as Steel FC’s midfield led by Adam Najem – who completed a remarkable 91 percent of 69 passes – dictated the game. FCC has been hyping its opening week, which sees not only STLFC but fellow also undefeated sides Tampa Bay and Louisville visit Nippert Stadium. Head Coach Alan Koch has to be hoping his side’s fortunes will turn quickly with that gauntlet ahead.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds improve to 1-1-1 Victor Souto had an excellent game with moving the ball forward and with distribution.

speaking of "Mikey"

http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/778382?referrer_id=2333971 zip soccer fans...mark your calendars for July 6 you will be able to watch Aodhan Quinn's USL team battle Michael Nanchoff's team on ESPNU hopefully, Eric Stevenson will be healthy by then and will get some TV time as well very glad to see USL getting some national exposure

Akron soccer...trying to get people to see the zips play a spring game on the 14th....and then go see Wil play his 100th game for the Crew or should I say "Captain Wil Trapp !!! "

I saw this tweet this morning ....and it reminded me that Skye and his zip teammates have a spring game on campus this Sunday against Cleveland State I assume that the game will be at Cub Cadet field....since they have not issued any tweet about the game being at the practice field

Congratulations to Victor Souto. He has played every minute this season for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and is leading the Riverhounds in tackles. http://www.riverhounds.com/news_article/show/777926?referrer_id=2869741 Controlling the middle Columbus Crew loanee Ben Swanson and rookie Victor Souto played well in the midfield, starting their first game together against FC Cincinnati this past weekend. Both players recorded four tackles against Cincinnati, and Souto leads the Hounds with 11 tackles for the season. The more Swanson and Souto can control the ball in the middle of the field, the more opportunities will open up for forwards Corey Hertzog and Kevin Kerr on the frontline.

http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/777490?referrer_id=2333971 Congratulations to former soccer zip Michael Nanchoff..... selected to the USL team of the week

will West Virginia stay in the MAC for soccer? S. Carolina and Kentucky play in conference USA for men's soccer. West Virginia might choose to change leagues for men's soccer. With the great success of their women's soccer program, the AD certainly wants West Virginia men's soccer to step up their game.

nice to see former zip Dillon Serna back on the pitch

good luck to Adam Najem today in his professional debut for the bethlehem steel in the usl and good luck to Victor and Aodhan today as the riverhounds host Cincinnati FC both Victor and Aodhan are starting

sunday night on ESPN2....former zips galore 9 p.m.: Portland Timbers vs. New England Revolution ESPN2, WatchESPN, ESPN3.com

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/soccer/fc-cincinnati/2017/03/27/former-rivals-fc-cincy-ranks/99716478/ nice article on Aodhan

http://www.brotherlygame.com/2017/3/25/15061016/philadelphia-union-3-bethlehem-steel-fc-1-friendly-scrimmage 1.) Get on the hype train for Adam Najem and Auston Trusty this instant: Najem has absolutely lethal passing and shooting as well as incredible ball control from the center attacking mid spot. Adam came on in the second half and was every bit as good as he has been all preseason. The third was a great series where Adam Najem showed why he is “The Truth” and found CJ who put in a poacher’s goal for the third.

Victor Souto played all 90 minutes in his pro debut. The Riverhounds tied 3-3 with the defending USL Champs NY Red Bulls 2 Victor played extremely well. He made several nice plays to get the ball out of the box and he also had a very good left footed shot that the goalie had to dive to punch away.

https://mlsmultiplex.com/2017/03/24/caleb-porter-darlington-nagbe-will-play-major-role-usmnt-qualifiers/