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https://areyouwatchingthis.com/tv/stations/espn3 I am sure that there are many people around the country watching the game on ESPNU I would hope that ESPNU would cover the trophy presentation. However, they have fla. state vs. Uconn basketball scheduled at 9. as a heads up (if ESPNU cuts away to basketball)....ESPN3 will also broadcast the game and ESPN3 will cover the trophy presentation. Proud of this zips team....no matter what happens tonight....They have had an amazing year to be proud of Sunday, Dec 9 8:00p - Curling - 2018 Home Hardware Canada Cup (Men's Final) 8:00p - Men's College Soccer - Akron vs. Maryland (Final) 10:00p - Men's College Soccer - NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament - Trophy Presentation

This will be one heck of a battle....Zips are playing so well... but so are the Terrapins...no goals allowed....in 4 tourney games Futbol.......can indeed be cruel..but I have a feeling that Marcel Zajac magic and skill will be the difference tonight ....Go, zips !!!!

Morgan Hackworth and a Maryland player featured in this article https://www.brotherlygame.com/2018/12/9/18131756/philadelphia-union-academy-college-cup-morgan-hackworth-sebastian-elney

I am glad that to see that Stu Parry is mentioned in this article. Stu Parry is a gigantic reason that soccer has been so important for this university. Thank you, Stu Parry. When the history of Akron soccer is written (Soon, please.....hint, hint....to our most knowledgeable frequent poster !!!), Stu Parry will merit many chapters.

https://www.ohio.com/sports/20181209/college-cup-notebook-seventh-graders-letters-provide-pregame-inspiration-for-zips

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/09/darlington-nagbe-wanted-provide-atlanta-united-fans-heartbreak-fix nice video....with Darlington being his super nice self...and his young kids being cute

Plain Dealer Sunday morning article https://www.cleveland.com/sports/2018/12/akron-mens-soccer-in-full-stride-for-college-cup-final.html#incart_river_index

Marla keeps putting out very good articles https://www.ohio.com/sports/20181208/college-cup-zips-bridge-gap-reach-ncaa-final-with-mix-of-old-and-young

Will Lebron be at the game?

Akron and Maryland have had a few common opponents... August 31.....Maryland 0-0 with Stanford Sept. 10 ...Maryland 1 West Virginia 0 October 5....Michigan State 2 Maryland 0 Nov. 4...Maryland 1 Mich. State 0

good to read that the young Marco M. is OK https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/akron-maryland-advance-to-the-championship_aid45605 “In these quick turnarounds, I was trying to manage the game,” Akron head coach Jared Embick said about the deep bench and getting nine players off the bench into the game. Embick added that center back Marco Milanese was fine - the freshman had left the game in the second half after a collision with a Michigan State attacker.

NANCHOFF !!!!

Beacon already has an article up Much credit to the Beacon for Sending Marla Ridenour out to Santa Barbara for the coverage https://www.ohio.com/sports/20181207/university-of-akron-mens-soccer-second-championship-in-school-history-within-uas-grasp-after-zips-rout-michigan-state-5-1-at-college-cup

another excellent article about Mr. Nagbe !!! https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/atlanta-united-fc/mls-cup-darlington-nagbe-portland-timbers-atlanta-united/

Getting some rest for David Egbo, Skye Harter and others is going to pay major dividends on Sunday. I am so happy for Skye Harter. He was always overshadowed in high school by Chris Brennan. Skye has improved so much at Akron. His free kick goal was beautiful..... and how about that 5th goal from a CVCA alum. I could hear fknbuflobo cheering that CVCA goal ....from several states away. Can't wait to read the Santa Barbara updates from Zip_me87 and SBZipfan and others

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