TennZip

http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index.php...l-class-of-2013 zip recruit #7 on this list

Ben Zemanski scored his first goal last night for Portland. Alas, Portland led 2-0 after 60 minutes but had to settle for a 2-2 draw

http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index.php...ng-class-review

I was actually referring to his quote in the Beacon where he said he could add 1 or 2 more to this group of 10. I am hopeful that it is another good foreign player or a transfer that can step in and play.

I am looking forward to see the new players. Does anyone know much about Louis Cross? The writeup on him is fairly vague. You can never have enough good defenders. If Jared Embick can add 1 or 2 more contributors, I think he has done well. Prior to Akron: Developed in Blackpool FC Academy since he was eight years old … Blackpool FC youth team captain … captained his country on a tour in Scandinavia and was named England’s U-16 Independent Soccer Player of the Year … also named League Football Education’s Apprentice of the Month for February of 2013.

http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-soccer...nt-def_aid28738

http://akronsportsnow.com/3456-embick-9871/

according to travis clark twitter, akron and maryland played to 1-1 tie maryland scored shortly before halftime zac portillos with zips goal in 2nd half akron scored in first 10 minutes of game but was called for offsides

He will always be my favorite alltime soccer zip. Anthony was the first one to believe in Coach Porter's vision. Ampai was always creative and loved playing soccer. Many warm wishes for this outstanding young man.

http://gozips.com/sports/msoc/2013-14/rele.../20130410c9j6mj zips need to whup up on VCU in soccer

in 2012, the #1 ranked recruiting class was announced on Feb. 8, 2012 the fall schedule was announced on April 18, 2012 then on May 9, 2012....6 more additions were announced including Phil Fives and transfer Robbie Derschang...Phil Fives and Robbie both turned out to be excellent late pickups to get some zip soccer excitement going....they at least need to announce next year's schedule....and it sure would be nice to see an official announcement about the forward from England...and a few transfers would be nice as well

http://akronsportsnow.com/former-top-recru...s-soccer-43821/

I want to wish Alfred Koroma well. It had to be very tough for him to be in the hospital and not to be able to play the game that he loves. I hope that he does very well wherever he ends up.

since there is no recruiting news, I thought I would post this http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ss...porter_irk.html and I am crying about the basketball zips....why, Alex, why ?

http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index_files/Page4040.htm this has Najem at #19 shows UCLA as having 5 recruits in the top 21

old news....but interesting to see the quotes from the beacon journal article Copley High School senior Riley Grant is staying local for college. Grant has committed to continue his academic and soccer careers at the University of Akron. “Akron is one of the best programs, if not the best program, in the country,” Grant said. “They play attractive soccer that people like to play. I like Jared [Embick], the coach, and the rest of the coaching staff. I also wanted to stay closer to home.” Grant, 18, played this past season with the International Academy in Northeast Ohio. He played the previous three seasons on the varsity soccer team at Copley. Grant is a 6-foot-1 and 160-pound forward. He has a 3.1 grade-point average, and said he is “looking into business, but still undecided” on a major. Colleges such as Cincinnati, Ohio State, High Point, Cleveland State also recruited Grant. “They have a great soccer program at Akron and I am excited to be part of it,” Grant said. “It is a no-brainer to go there.”

only thing that I could find... (it is not much) http://www.football-talents.co.uk/Victor_A...3_7-9687-2.html

In the beacon article last week, Coach Embick had mentioned a brazilian mid fielder who would step into the Wil Trapp position. this is great news

With Dillon Serna signing a home grown contract yesterday, I am afraid to ask.....what is the latest on Bryan Gallego and the Portland Timbers home grown contract?

Hopefully, the young man from Brazil that was mentioned in the Beacon article....can get into school and be a starting midfielder

did he change his commitment from BG? https://twitter.com/SIHSSports/status/208789186227085312

http://www.ohio.com/news/top-stories/with-...cruits-1.365128

from the columbus dispatch http://www.dispatch.com/content/blogs/cove...on-to-sign.html

http://www.prostamerika.com/2013/01/08/new...bombshell/76125 2nd article that really addresses the kris boyd situation

http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ss...ml#incart_river