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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.

not related to actual soccer.... but zips twitter had this post about wil getting some publicity

http://www.hometownlife.com/story/sports/2016/07/18/first-place-bucks-storm-pdl-playoffs-win/87263622/ Adam Najem and Brad Ruhaak each had an assist in the win. Photo of Adam

Tyler made it to the semis.... from zips mens soccer facebook page today: Tyler Sanda reaches semi's of Elite 90 Van Vote, vote today (starting 10 am ET) and tomorrow (until 8 ET). Remember one vote per day, per device Akron Zips Men's Soccer http://www.ncaa.org/…/media-…/honoring-achievement-and-field

http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2016/06/24/seattle-sounders-make-academy-development-priority-s2 fknbuflobo....you asked a good question on March 25....the above June 24 Sounders FC.....tells us which side that zip recruit Nicholas Hinds is playing for the sounders snippet where Nicholas is mentioned Additionally, U-18 USYNT outside back Nicholas Hinds continues to impress supporters with his blistering pace on the left side of the back four.

Below is what Top Drawer soccer had to say about zip recruit Daniel Strachan shortly after he committed to Akron for 2017 Daniel Strachan, Midfielder, Internationals SC – Strachan can play in either a defensive midfield or center back role, and has made an early verbal commitment to Akron.

tweet from the newest zip recruit

the 2016 season hasn't even started and commitments for 2017 have already started Top drawer soccer shows young Mr. Kamal as a midfielder from Carbondale, Illinois. The SLSG abbreviation stands for a St. Louis team. Top drawer soccer also shows midfielder Daniel Strachan from Lakewood, OH as being a zip 2017 recruit

2 great zips

ME87, thanks for the excellent analysis on the roster and researching the players that have moved on. Less than a month from now, Coach Jared and Coach Leo will be on the field with the players listed on the roster and many, many very talented newcomers. Akron Zips soccer will continue to be a shining light for the university.