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http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index.php/polls/csn-preseason-top-30-poll/937-college-soccer-news-2016-preseason-national-poll college soccer news.....preseason poll......They don't even talk about the great recruiting class for the Zips.

It looks like zip forward recruit Jonathan Lewis(#7) got his 2nd start in the two exhibition games for the under 20 mens national team I have not seen a box score yet to see how many minutes that Lewis played. The under 20 team defeated New York Red bulls II. I have only been able to find that Sebastian Elney of Maryland scored one goal. Very impressed that Jonathan Lewis started both games and I look forward to seeing him this fall on cub Cadet field.

article from the under 20 mens national team website it looks like #7 ....and zip recruit Jonathan Lewis started and played 64 minutes I think that the under 20 training is done on Aug. 8 so Jonathan should be able to join the zips in time for the first practice with the coaches http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/08/05/19/43/160805-u20mnt-blanks-new-york-cosmos-2-0-in-training-camp-friendly

http://www.buckssoccer.com/news_article/show/676734?referrer_id=2354780

http://americansoccernow.com/articles/young-yanks-gather-in-new-jersey-for-training-camp article about the under 2o team training zip recruit Jonathan Lewis received a favorable mention Ramos was satisfied with the team’s effort: “It was a very good game. We played well.” He also added that several of the players who were with the team for the first time adjusted well—citing specifically Gutjahr and Kendall SC’s Jonathan Lewis as particular standouts.

#12 and #14....I am looking forward to Reggie and Marcel

http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/pdl:-bucks-eye-second-title-in-three-years_aid39554 2 of the young men in the front row.....are hunting a 2nd star

this one needs its own topic

from zips.com about the ranking http://www.gozips.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160803g296l0 "I'm happy to be recognized as one of the favorites heading into the season," Zips' head coach Jared Embick commented. "I hope this creates excitement around our team in the community and with our students and fans. The expectations with this ranking will only push us to be better as we have one goal and that is to be No. 1 at the end of the season."

http://www.nscaa.com/web/Rankings/web/rankings/2016/Preseason/NCAA_DI_MEN.aspx

http://www.onceametro.com/2016/8/2/12324648/running-with-the-herd-nyrbii-bonomo-suspension-najem-advances-usl Adam Najem advances to PDL finals Though the New York Red Bulls U23s will not be in the PDL Championship game this year, the club will have one representative in the form of academy grad, Adam Najem. Instead of playing for the U23s this summer, Najem chose to remain closer to his school, Akron, and joined the Michigan Bucks for the summer. Najem has played 11 of the team's 14 regular games this summer and leads the team in assists with 9. He has also played in all three playoff games where he has contributed a goal and an assist.

Brad Ruhaak with an assist in the semi final game tonight. Adam and Brad's team led 1-0 at halftime.

Darlington ...and a friend

I expected to see Emmanuel Sabbi on this list for the under 20's. I was very happy also to see Akron recruit Jonathan Lewis on this list. Congratulations to 2 members of Akron's announced recruiting list. http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/ramos-calls-in-20-players-for-u20-mnt-camp_aid39536 FORWARDS (6): Sebastian Elney (Maryland; West Chester, Pa.), Jeremy Kelly (North Carolina; Chapel Hill, N.C.), Jonathan Lewis (Kendall SC; Plantation, Fla.), Emmanuel Sabbi (Chicago Magic; Libertyville, Ill.), Yosef Samuel (Philadelphia Union; Philadelphia, Pa.)

looks like richie Laryea had a good game on Wed. night

http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/2016-pdl-national-semifinals-preview_aid39519 Adam and Brad are both mentioned

http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/the91stminute/2016/07/how-i-voted-my-mls-24-under-24-ballot/ I think top drawer soccer writer Will Parchman is a gigantic fan of Wil Trapp

http://www.sportingkc.com/post/2016/07/24/recap-sporting-kc-jumps-fourth-western-conference-dominant-3-0-win-over-seattle this article says that Saad Abdul Salaam is the team leader in assists for sporting KC

nice writeup on the Michigan bucks web site http://www.buckssoccer.com/news_article/show/672592?referrer_id=2354780 While Owens was named Man of the Match, Najem continued to show why he is a front runner for this year’s Hermann Award as the top male college soccer player. The Akron Zip sensation showed off some brilliant display of passing and made the play of the game with a strip tackle in the middle of the field and a laser cross to Cicerone, who was knocked down in the box before he could get his shot off. Three minutes later, Najem found himself in the box and finished a nice cross from Nick Wysong to give the Bucks a 2-0 lead in the 69th minute.

http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/marc-alexander/wYn2XTeDEeS00gAmVebEWg/awards.htm?highlightid=21a62aea-6661-41fd-853f-d4b9562e37a2 writeup and photo from 2014-2015 on Marc Alexander

http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-soccer-articles/recruiting-roundup:-july-22_aid39502 Travis clark and top drawer soccer say that the zips have 2 more commits for 2017 Midfielder Marc Alexander (Century V SC/Kiski School) committed to Akron for the class of 2017. Forward David Egbo (Century V SC/Kiski School) committed to Akron for the class of 2017.

http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/usl-pdl:-conference-championship-preview_aid39488 Thunder Bay Chill vs. Michigan Bucks, 7:30 p.m. (Watch here) Bucks roll into its clash with the Chill as the slight favorites, given the pedigree of the players on its roster. Russell Cicerone (Buffalo) scored 12 goals this season, buoyed by nine assists from Akron star Adam Najem. this looks like a link to watch Adam and Brad and Goncalo http://www.uslpdl.com/news_article/show/671960

Adam is a class act. excellent article by Ben Roth.

http://gozips.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160720feyiqw Congrats to Adam. I think that Adam, Victor, Danilo and Brad are all going to have great senior seasons.

top drawer soccer has once again updated their recruiting rankings http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/top-2016-boys-recruiting-classes:-july_aid39451 and yes.....they have Jackson Crawford listed twice under commitments 2. Akron Commitments: Emmanuel Sabbi (No. 12), Nicholas Hinds (No. 20), Reggie Laryea (No. 37), Marcel Zajac (No. 116), Jesus Perez (No. 136), Alex Mapp, Jackson Crawford, Jonathan Lewis, Tor Saunders, Jackson Crawford, Jeremy Pollard Transfers: Joseph Korb (Mercyhurst), Ben Lundt (Lenoir-Rhyne) Emmanuel Sabbi is still on board, though the prospect of him playing college soccer remains a toss up. If he comes, Sabbi and the rest of this talented recuriting class make the Zips one of the teams to be considered a favorite for the national title this fall.