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http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college/upperclassmentop100/?genderId=m&periodId=24&seasonId=2014&nopage=0 Adam Najem at #56 not to beat a dead horse....but how many Zips were on a top 100 list in 2009 or 2010

very depressing that only 50% of coaches expect them to win the conference tourney New Mexico is 5...in the first poll that was out... they are 13 and Akron is 14 in top drawer soccer first poll http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-national-rankings/men

http://www.cleveland.com/akron/index.ssf/2014/08/university_of_akron_teams_rank.html 2 soccer coaches pick someone other than Akron to win the MAC....????

for what it is worth, akron's first 2 regular season opponents also struggled in exhibitions this year #5 New Mexico lost 1-0 to Air Force and tied Denver 1-1 2nd opponent...South Florida tied St. Leo 1-1 and lost 1-0 to Tampa University hopefully, the zips can get it cranked up in the regular season

Do any of the "insiders" know why Ezana Kahsay did not play in the 2 exhibitions? I did see some good things last night from Sam Gainford, Sean Sepe and Richie Laryea. I know last night is only one game and it is unfair to pick on a freshman. However, I would prefer to see Stuart Holthusen or Anthony Macchionne up front with Sam and Sean. The whole team was very tentative and cautious last night...and Nate Shultz also exhibited those symptoms.

http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index.php/polls/csn-preseason-top-30-poll/629-college-soccer-news-2014-top-30-preseason-poll

thanks so much for the practice report... here is central florida 2013 website highlights on new zip trasnsfer 11 Dener Dos Santos Dener Dos Santos Class: Sophomore Hometown: Joinville, Brazil High School: Dulles Height / Weight: 5-9 / 150 Position: M 2013 (Freshman) • Appeared in 18 matches, including 13 starts • Registered three shots and one on goal • Started and finished four matches • Aided the Knights to five shutouts Prior to UCF • A native of Brazil who attended Dulles High School in Houston, Texas • Listed as the No. 31 player in Texas by TopDrawerSoccer.com • At the U17 level, led team to state finals and an eighth-place finish at the national championship

http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/tds-mens-college-di-preseason-best-xi_aid33323

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/07/perry-kitchen-dc-united-mls

Thank you much. I wish him well.

I thought that Riley had a lot of potential but Jared seems to have added a lot of very talented forwards. Has Fernando Pina announced where he will be transferring?

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/06/sports/worldcup/mls-pins-hope-on-a-us-standout-at-the-world-cup.html?_r=1 excellent article from the NY Times

http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/costa-rica/randall-brenes is he the brother of Reinaldo?

he is already listed on the zips roster http://www.gozips.com/sports/msoc/2014-15/bios/holthusen_stuart_lws4

http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/newsid=2203802/index.html here is a link that I found from late 2013

http://www.csuvikings.com/sports/m-soccer/2013-14/bios/radjen_danilo_cj86 I have been worried about the defenders for the zips. Nice to pick up this 2 year starter from Cleveland State

fknbuflobo, thank you very much for your expert analysis and summary of the match. A friend had told me how terrible they looked...but I did not realize that Saad, Laryea and Quirk did not play. Hopefully, Andrew Souders will be one of the 2 center backs in the fall. I am looking forward to seeing Sam Gainford, Adam Najem and Sean Sepe playing together in the fall. The 2nd center back position is my biggest concern right now

Is Sam Gainford not eligible to play until the fall? Has anyone heard as to whether Ismail Seremba will be able to play in the fall?

what does everyone think? I just looked at Central Florida's results from last year and they are better than I remembered. They beat South Florida last year in the regular season and UCF had ties during the season against UCONN and SMU. UAB and Tulsa are attractive home, quality matchups. A win at New Mexico would be great for the RPI. I think Wake Forest has a highly ranked recruiting class and I am always glad to see an ACC team on the schedule. 2014 Men's Soccer Fall Schedule Aug. 18 – Maryland (exh.), 7 p.m. Aug. 22 – Syracuse (exh.), 7 p.m. Aug. 29 – at New Mexico, 9 p.m. Sept. 4 – at South Florida, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 – at Florida Gulf Coast, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 – Central Florida, 7 p.m. Sept. 14 – Hartford, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 20 – Tulsa, 7 p.m. Sept. 24 – at Ohio State, 7 p.m. Sept. 30 – at Wake Forest, 7 p.m. Oct. 4 – UAB, 7 p.m. Oct. 7 – at Michigan State, 3 p.m. Oct. 11 – at Bowling Green*, 7 p.m. Oct. 14 – Michigan, 7 p.m. Oct. 17 – West Virginia*, 7 p.m. Oct. 25 – Western Michigan*, 7 p.m. Oct. 28 – Cleveland State, 7 p.m. Nov. 1 – at Northern Illinois*, 8 p.m. Nov. 4 – at Penn State, 7 p.m. Nov. 8 – Buffalo*, 7 p.m. Nov. 14-16 – MAC Tournament Dec. 12-14 – NCAA College Cup *- Mid-American Conference match

nice 2-1 win today. Great to add a goal scorer in Sean Sepe.

http://www.collegesoccernews.com/index.php/2013-team-recruiting/2014-team-recruiting-2/601-akron-2014-team-and-recruiting-class-review not sure where they have other teams rated

thanks for the update on Carl Capellas. I was wondering which position that Mr. Chappel was taking. I agree that this looks like a great hire.

http://www.gozips.com/sports/msoc/2013-14/releases/201403108qjgf2

http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/boys-img-academy-150:-2014-destinations_aid32494 they show akron as having 3 commits ranked in the top 150... I think you have to be a premium member to see their list of the top 150 nice writeup below on Bryce Cregan http://www.soccerwire.com/news/three-pa-classics-players-to-join-top-ncaa-d1-schools/

Zips play under the dome at Cleveland State on March 7 then play at VCU on April 5 home matches on April 12 and April 19 against Dayton and Louisville (welcome back, Mr. Lolla???) and finally play at Xavier on April 26