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10 years in the pros. Aodhan has consistently been one of the top players in the USL.

top drawer soccer shows that they have two 2023 recruits https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer/college-soccer-details/women/akron/clgid-128/tab-commitments#sectionblock

Congratulations to Joshua Bartels and Caleb Borneo for leading the Crew 05 MLS Next team to a commanding win this past weekend Columbus Crew 05/04 MLS NEXT – It was a big day offensively for the Crew’s oldest age group, winning 8-0. Akron commit Joshua Bartels bagged four goals. Brent Adu-Gyamfi, Caleb Borneo and James Lear rounded out the goals.

I know that some great zip soccer fans drove to the "Burgh" to support the zips. I know that these super fans will give us a report. last Saturday, the Riverhounds mauled Penn State 3-0. The Riverhounds were one of the 3-4 clubs in the USL last year. Holding them scoreless is very impressive.

In the Rapids 2 exhibition yesterday, it looks like 2023 zip recruit Joshua Hardin was on the field at the same time as new 2024 recruit Cain Castellon It looks like former zip Dillon Serna is now playing for the Colorado Rapids 2. Dillon, please feel free to send more talented young rapids 2 players to the zips !!!

new 2024 recruit Cain Castellon led Colorado Rapids 2 in shots yesterday in a scrimmage against NE Revolution 2 https://www.coloradorapids.com/rapids2/news/rapids-2-draws-0-0-with-new-england-revolution-2-in-first-scrimmage-of-preseason Cain Castellon was the first to get a shot off in the 51st minute after finding some space at the top of the box. The 17-year-old midfielder kept pressing on, finding another scoring opportunity in the 67th minute off a cross field punt from the team’s additional trialist goalkeeper.

Akron 2023 roster....lists Alejandro Varela as 6'1 the Keiser roster listed Alejandro Varela as 6'4 https://kuseahawks.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/alejandro-varela-sabio/6692

new 2024 recruit shown on Top Drawer Soccer Cain Castellon midfielder from Colorado Rapids https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfr3mumut1k/?hl=en

Wow, you have some great info... I had never heard the name Carter Cormier listed as 6'5 180...when he graduated high school in 2021 https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/carter_cormier

Good article about Zarek https://www.mnufc.com/news/meeting-zarek-valentin

Both transfers from Keiser were first team all conference https://thesunconference.com/news/2022/11/10/2022-sun-mens-soccer-all-conference-teams-announced.aspx

Top Drawer Soccer....released the January recruiting rankings this morning the zips dropped from #4 in December rankings...to #6 Top Drawer soccer is showing 2 transfers..... from the Keiser Seahawks...an NAIA school in West Palm Beach per the attached article...Rui Reis was freshman of the year in Sun Conference 5'9 midfielder from Lisbon, Portugal...10 goals...9 assists Varela is from Spain...6'4 midfielder...was MVP of conference tournament 6. Akron (4) Commitments: M Caleb Borneo (Crew SC Academy – No. 37), D Joshua Hardin (Colorado Rapids – No. 70), F Nathan Ferguson (St. Louis City SC – No. 187), M Joshua Bartels (Crew SC Academy), M Matthew Dreas (FC Cincinnati), M Jackson Herbert (North FC), F Alen Kapic (FC Cincinnati), M Ryan Kopay (Beadling SC) Transfers: M Rui Reis (Keiser), M Alejandro Varela (Keiser) Akron’s secured commitments from some of the top talent from domestic ranks, boosting this group. https://kuseahawks.com/news/2022/11/10/no-9-mens-soccer-rui-reis-earns-sun-conference-freshman-of-the-year-honors.aspx https://thesunconference.com/tournaments/?id=446

Charles Guthrie today had a tweet.....where he had a picture of the soccer team practicing. Spring semester started on January 9th. Today is January 24. If any coaches or the soccer SID is reading this blog, when are the zips going to update the web site to show the 2023 soccer spring roster? I know that myself and many other zips soccer tans would love to know if the zips added any transfers in January. I would also love to know if any of the zips fall 2023 recruits started college a semester early.

looks like the Zips will play in Pittsburgh against the USL Team on February 18

This is a link to the article....that Steve Z....talks about. The article is from 2012. I don't think that I was a member of this board in 2012. I apologize if the article is a repost from 2012. https://www.si.com/soccer/2012/02/02/zakuani

Z.I.P. , thank you for sharing. Grant Wahl was a brave, courageous writer. He was a tremendous advocate for the game of soccer.

Congratulations to Dyson. Another big honor

I am certainly not an expert on this subject. However, when I look at the 2021 showcase participants below , I see several that played college soccer in 2022 Indiana - Daniel Munie, Herbert Endeley Pittsburgh - Bertin Jacqueson Syracuse - Levonte Johnson I believe that Carlo Ritaccio participated in a showcase in 2019 or 2020 and then decided to come back to school. The MLS teams will give showcase players feedback as to when (or if) they will be traded. If the player does not like their draft prospects, they can come back to school. https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/2021-mls-college-showcase-roster_aid50288

https://www.fccincinnati.com/news/fc-cincinnati-academy-holds-signing-event-at-mercy-health-training-center Matt Dreas and Alen Kapic are set to play for the University of Akron and link up with former FCC Academy player, Ashton Kamdem, adding depth to a strong Zips team coming off the program’s 35th all-time appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Dreas and Kamden shared the field in 2022 with FC Cincinnati 2 during MLS NEXT Pro’s inaugural season.

DeAndre quoted often in fox sports story https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/after-painful-knockout-u-s-players-take-moment-to-appreciate-world-cup-journey

DeAndre talks about culture https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2022/12/04/usmnt-world-cup-culture-future-success/10829390002/

Congratulations to Creighton from the Big East The first team to advance to the college cup 3-2 win over number 7 Duke Unseeded Creighton has now defeated 2 seed, 15 seed and 7 seed Creighton finished 6th this year in the big East lets go Blue Jays !!! big East !!!!

Good wishes to Joao Moutinho. Classy Mesage to Orlando fans https://www.themaneland.com/2022/11/30/23486692/defender-joao-moutinho-bids-orlando-city-farewell-in-social-media-post