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I believe this young man....plays non high school soccer for a team coached by former zip Clint Caso I believe that young Mr. Cruz is a midfielder.

Newcastle star...and former ZIP

if you have missed any of the Beacon articles....this article from the Beacon has a link to all of their articles during the zips journey to the 2nd star All kinds of credit to the Beacon for their outstanding coverage https://www.ohio.com/news/20181207/ua-faces-off-against-michigan-state-tonight-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-zips-journey-to-college-cup

https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/mens-college-cup-preview:-big-ten-+1_aid45600

2nd Star on their minds !!!

another article from Beacon https://www.ohio.com/sports/20181206/university-of-akron-mens-soccer-zips-inspired-to-match-national-title-won-by-2010-team

article from Plain Dealer https://www.cleveland.com/sports/2018/12/2018-college-cup-soccer-schedule-tv-team-breakdowns-akron-looking-for-second-ncaa-title.html#incart_river_index

I knew very little of the story.... very hard to fathom not seeing one's father for 14 years Marla is an outstanding writer....and I am very happy to see the great progress that Ezana has made this year. Thank you for posting this amazing story for all to read

Terry Pluto talking about Zips soccer and zips gridiron http://www.wksu.org/post/view-pluto-smaller-budgets-add-big-success-akron-soccer#stream/0

Michigan State hometown newspaper https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/2018/12/05/michigan-state-akron-mens-soccer-college-cup-preview/2195203002/

Channel 5 covers the mighty zips https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/akron-canton-news/akron-zips-soccer-headed-to-college-cup

and yet....another article from the Beacon this one by Brad Bournival https://www.ohio.com/sports/20181205/college-cup-three-veterans-bring-leadership-create-motivation-for-zips

I got the same thing

Marla Ridenour has another super article about Akron's underappreciated soccer coach Kudos to the Beacon for their coverage of zips soccer....and thank you to Ms. Ridnenour for her excellent articles. https://www.ohio.com/sports/20181205/zips-welcome-playoff-jared-hope-to-win-championship-for-underappreciated-coach

Stuck in Los Angeles traffic.....when does that ever happen ? as the young kids would say LOL glad they have arrived in Southern Cali

I am going to post this in the NCAA topic as everyone is reading this topic (plus I am too lazy to look for the 2018 team topic) Congratulations to David and Abdi.

Canton newspaper article (credit to another frequent poster ...for sending this to myself and another huge fan) https://www.cantonrep.com/sports/20181205/colin-biros-fulfilling-dream-come-true-with-akron-soccer-team?rssfeed=true

https://www.cleveland.com/sports/2018/12/how-tough-is-akron-soccer-tough-enough-to-survive-a-long-road-to-college-cup.html#incart_river_index

I love that cover . Very cool. Thanks much for sharing !!!

Suburbanite does a nice article on Colin http://www.thesuburbanite.com/sports/20181203/biros-heads-zips-back-to-college-cup

nice article about Darlington Nagbe https://www.myajc.com/sports/atlanta-united-nagbe-says-playing-portland-for-mls-cup-surreal/bgRhgvFgRG2EyoM3qgVwZI/

I apologize for posting too much....I am just excited about what this team has accomplished I know that it is popular on this board to bash the hometown newspaper.... But, I think that the Beacon has done a great job of covering the team this year....and I think that Marla Ridenour is a very good writer https://www.ohio.com/sports/20181204/college-cup-zips-find-belief-in-system-each-other-to-recover-from-6-6-2-start

Next practice in Santa Barbara

Excellent article from the Massilon Independent https://www.indeonline.com/sports/20181203/akrons-latest-college-cup-soccer-run-has-been-its-toughest “Sometimes things just take time,” Embick said. “I remember saying at the beginning of the year this may be a bumpy ride, we may be inconsistent, but if people give us time and stick with us, I think we can be pretty good at the end of the year.”

well deserved player of the week honors for marcel https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/mens-team-of-the-week:-december-4_aid45582