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http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index.php/polls/csn-top-30-poll/1082-college-soccer-news-top-30-national-poll-week-ending-september-10-2017 College soccer news has Western Michigan at #18 ; West Virginia at #19 and Akron at #25 (and their poll is very suspect as they left Stanford at #1....after Stanford lost 2-0 to Tulsa)

Marcel named to the college soccer news team of the week http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index.php/awards/team-of-the-week/1083-college-soccer-news-national-team-of-the-week-week-ending-september-10-2017

comments from UCSB coach http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-soccer/2017-18/releases/201709101vjfc0

College soccer news...gives the zips some press http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index.php/articles/1081-things-are-beginning-to-heat-up-coast-to-coast-with-a-lot-of-momentum-building-contests-on-tap-this-weekend Akron (1-2-0) vs. UCSB ( 0-2-2) – Saturday - Akron opened the season with 1-0 season losses on the road to Utah Valley and Denver. However, they returned to the friendly confines of FirstEnergy Stadium and rebounded by defeating highly regarded Washington 2-0. The return of redshirt senior forward Sam Gainford to the lineup in the contest with Washington helped to add additional punch to an Akron attack that didn’t score during their first two losses. Gainford joins fellow senior Stuart Holthusen to give the Zips a potent combination up-top. Akron picks up some more frequent flyer points with a trip to Santa Barbara where they will tangle with a UCSB squad that has had problems of their own with an offense that has produced only one goal in four games. Nonetheless look for veteran Gaucho head coach Tim Vom Steeg to eventually sort it out and for the UCSB offense to get back in gear as the season progresses.

https://www.socceramerica.com/article/74786/soccer-america-mens-college-top-25.html Soccer America only dropped the zips from #19 to #20...after the zips went 1-1

My understanding....the NSCAA poll no longer exists. It has been replaced by the United Soccer coaches poll. Akron was #24 last week based on UA having played one game against Utah Valley.(they dropped from 16 in the initial ranking to 24) The poll comes out Tuesday around noon. However, it does not include games played on Monday of the same week. So, Akron's rating this week factors in their loss at Denver and the win over Washington. Ranking is also impacted by Utah Valley losing their 2nd game to Cal State Northridge and Denver losing their next game at home to Furman.

http://unitedsoccercoaches.org/web/Rankings/College_Rankings/NCAA_DI_MEN/web/Rankings/NCAA/DI_MEN.aspx West Virginia at #14 ? University of Akron at #34 ? Bowling Green at #36 ? time to go on a winning Streak, Zips !!!!.....Next home match..vs. U Mass Lowell.....should be a good one

comments...from washington head coach in this article http://www.dailyuw.com/sports/article_43683c84-8f98-11e7-b787-3feaaed05095.html

https://www.ohio.com/akron/sports/university-of-akron/college-soccerakron-2-washington-0-zips-bounce-back-from-two-tough-losses-in-home-opener

.....and the hometown newspaper.....the akron beacon journal.....has no article this morning....about the home opener for the zips Akron U. mens soccer continues to be under-promoted and under appreciated

http://www.gozips.com/news/2017/8/31/mens-soccer-no-16-akron-opens-home-campaign-hosting-no-10-washington.aspx question and comment - does Mark "Munch" Bishop know much about soccer? Robbie D. and Steve F....did great work last year WHAT'S AHEAD The University of Akron men's soccer team opens the home portion of its schedule on Friday, Sept. 1, as the 16th-rated Zips welcome No. 10 Washington to FirstEnergy Stadium - Cub Cadet Field for a 7 p.m. tilt. The contest will be televised on ESPN3/Watch ESPN with Mark "Munch" Bishop calling the action.

http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index.php/articles/1076-upcoming-contests-that-should-be-interesting-and-perhaps-revealing Akron hosts Washington on Friday . The Zips began the season with tough 1-0 on the road losses to Utah Valley and Denver. Akron played well but was unable to come up with the big plays they needed on the offensive side of the ball to prevail. Washington will arrive in Akron with a 2-0-0 recored after securing a 2-1 win over New Mexico and a 2-0 win over Loyola Marymount. Akron's back is to the wall as they seek to get into the win column, prevent a three loss start, and remain in the national rankings. A win over Akron would be a nice resume builder and huge confidence builder for Washington as well. This key early season contest should be a dandy.

Washington is #10 in the soccer coaches poll.... Zips dropped from 16 in preseason poll to 24 after Friday thru Sunday's game Friday night = must win http://unitedsoccercoaches.org/web/Rankings/College_Rankings/NCAA_DI_MEN/web/Rankings/NCAA/DI_MEN.aspx

Riverhounds press release......adds another impressive stat for Victor's excellent performance against Adam Najem and Bethlehem 10 possessions gained http://www.riverhounds.com/news_article/show/828136?referrer_id=2869741 In addition, midfielder Victor Souto was named to the Team of the Week bench for his performance last weekend. Souto starred defensively tying for the team-lead with 10 possessions gained and two tackles, as well as leading the club with four interceptions.

http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/828091?referrer_id=2333971 Congratulations again to both Jake Fenlason and Victor Souto. Jake and Victor were both named to the 18 man USL team of the week. Jake was picked as the best goalie of the week in the 30 team league. Victor did not have a goal or assist....which is normally a prerequisite for making the team of the week....but the coaches must have been very impressed by his interceptions, clearances and excellent passing Great to see former zips.....doing so well....

I did not pay to watch the game.....on video feed... and it sure would have been nice if the akron soccer SID had publicized that the game would be televised on directv channel 681 The 4 defenders have performed much better than I ever dreamed that they would... Washington will be another test....they started off the year with a 2-1 win over New Mexico(Lobos are always good) and a 2-0 win over Loyola Marymount.

team needs Sam to get healthy. This team will score goals with Sam, Stuart and Nick all playing for 90 minutes.

tweet from zipsmsoc 45'- Lundt comes off his line and mistimes his tackle. Yellow card and a penalty. DU slots it home to take a 1-0 lead into HT.

great to see Niko healthy in the lineup also good to see Nick Hinds and Skye Harter both in the lineup Zips Starting XI tonight: Lundt, Strachan, Kahsay, Moutinho, Cordeiro, Hackworth, De Vera, Hinds, Shultz, Harter, and Holthusen link to live stats (not springing for $9.95 for a web feed) http://www.denverpioneers.com/gametracker/launch/gt_msoccer.html?event=1548034&school=denv&sport=msoccer&camefrom=&startschool=&

It is always good to see former zips match up. Victor and Adam are both super hard workers......and I am rooting for both to become fixtures on MLS teams.

Looks like the cheapest subscription to watch....is a monthly fee of $9.95

Adam Najem and Victor Souto matched up for the first time as pros on Saturday night as pros. Hopefully, they will both have long, healthy careers. Victor's team (the riverhounds) defeated Bethlehem 3-2 Adam completed 29 of 37 passes and had 1 interception. Victor completed 40 of 49 passes ; had 4 interceptions and had 3 clearances out of the box

zip web site....confirms that you will have to pay to watch the game The contest will also be available for a fee on Pioneer Vision on DenverPioneers.com with a link can also be found on GoZips.com. http://www.gozips.com/news/2017/8/27/mens-soccer-showdown-with-no-3-denver-up-next-for-akron.aspx

http://www.denverpioneers.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/082717aaa.html when I click on the link for pioneer vision, it says subscription required ??

Congrats to Darlington Nagbe for being named to the world cup qualifying team DeAndre is still recuperating from his injury. https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/2018-world-cup-qualifying/2017/8/24/16198728/deandre-yedlin-usa-usmnt-world-cup-qualifying-injury-newcastle