plowerman78 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 just to give everyone a heads up, unlike past years, none of the freshmen enrolled early so the spring games will consist of all of the players from last year. With that being said not sure how many we will see bc of minor injuries that have taken place in spring practice. Tommy and Stevenson both have pulled muscles, Trapp and Gallego have had or currently having (literally Wills is today) minor knee procedures done. Again no major injuries just some minor pulls here and there. btw Will called Koroma "One of the best hes seen" man cant wait to see him and the rest of this beastly recruiting class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 just to give everyone a heads up, unlike past years, none of the freshmen enrolled early so the spring games will consist of all of the players from last year. With that being said not sure how many we will see bc of minor injuries that have taken place in spring practice. Tommy and Stevenson both have pulled muscles, Trapp and Gallego have had or currently having (literally Wills is today) minor knee procedures done. Again no major injuries just some minor pulls here and there. btw Will called Koroma "One of the best hes seen" man cant wait to see him and the rest of this beastly recruiting class. Great updates; keep it coming! This spring will present the opportunity for some returning player to seize more playing time. It is reasonable to think that at least one of these will start in the fall. We just do not know who that will be. Stevenson has a good shot to start at LB, even though that is not his best position. I think Brenes will push for time at holding MF. I would also like to see Chiu play some, just to see what he can accomplish. Should be interesting! Here is to a speedy rehab for all the injured! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 A game or so in Geneva? What's going on down there? It's probably just one game. I would consider it "up there" since it's north of Akron, but that's all relative. I thought perhaps it might be like Xenia last year or the Spring "College Cup" in Michigan the last 2 years. I think playing in Geneva has to do with the facilities built there by this organization: http://www.spireinstitute.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 just to give everyone a heads up, unlike past years, none of the freshmen enrolled early so the spring games will consist of all of the players from last year. With that being said not sure how many we will see bc of minor injuries that have taken place in spring practice. Tommy and Stevenson both have pulled muscles, Trapp and Gallego have had or currently having (literally Wills is today) minor knee procedures done. Again no major injuries just some minor pulls here and there. btw Will called Koroma "One of the best hes seen" man cant wait to see him and the rest of this beastly recruiting class. Thanks for that info. Given that David Mayer is still around this semester, would he play for us in the Spring? Also, is Matt Dagilis still on campus taking graduate classes this semester, or did he leave UA altogether now? If he's still around, I'd think he could play in the Spring even though his eligibility for the "competition season" is gone. Speaking of Matt, I'd sure like to have another opportunity to thank him again for his time at UA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 It's probably just one game. I would consider it "up there" since it's north of Akron, but that's all relative. I thought perhaps it might be like Xenia last year or the Spring "College Cup" in Michigan the last 2 years. I think playing in Geneva has to do with the facilities built there by this organization: http://www.spireinstitute.org/ Oh, right, Geneva on the Lake. Up there; my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisbee Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 ALL THE WAY NEXT SEASON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yazan07 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Shoot, I'd be disappointed if they don't take that trip to the Michigan Bucks College Cup in Pontiac. I've taken that trip the past two years and me and the people I've gone with have had a blast both times. I even won an official world cup match ball two years ago that has since been signed by the 2010 championship team. Also, that tournament is in a really nice facility that has an arcade with Crazy Taxi which is the best game ever. Anyway, I look forward to that trip, but if we have a really thin roster I guess it would be difficult to take the team to a tournament that consists of two back-to-back games. The Spring games are interesting because of the state of the roster at the time. Last year at this point we had just lost most of our starting 11 to the MLS but hadn't brought in all of our recruiting class, allowing us as well as the coaches to see who was really worthy of starting for this team. Although we didn't lose as many players this year (thank God) if there really are that many injuries to our first team, it looks like it could again be an opportunity to see the reserve players in action. Looking at the players we have coming in and the players we are losing, it looks like LB could again be the weakest spot on the field. Last year I think Mayer, Stevenson, Gallego, Brenes, Portillos, and finally Balogun all played that spot on the field. I, like may others, was really hoping David Mayer would pan out, but since that didn't work I guess Porter will have to go to one of these other guys, unless maybe he could find an international LB!? I'd like to see Brenes get a shot there just because I'd really like to see him on the field. It was mentioned above that he could challenge for time at holding mid, but I think at the end of season Porter really settled on a midfield of Gallego-Trapp-Caldwell and I would expect him to continue with that, unless early next year shows that Gallego is needed more in central defense or on the left flank than as a defensive midfielder. I know that I expect a back line of Someone-Barson-Souders-Yedlin next year, and that unless Gallego was better than Souders or Someone, than he would be in the midfield. Now my other question (I have just come to the realization that I am hi-jacking this thread [please, no Arab jokes] and using it to discuss our line-up next year) is who plays up top? Assuming we continue with the 4-3-3, and I have already listed my projections for defense and midfield above, I have determined what I expect to see. We land the greatly heralded Alfred Koroma and he obviously replaces Mattocks as our striker. The way I see it, players to chose from for wing spots are Aodhan Quinn, Tommy Schmidt, Zach Portillos, Eric Stevenson, and new recruit Dillon Serna. I think the only lock-starter out of this group is Quinn. I expect to see all the other guys get minutes though. Tommy will be a senior next year and has showed that he definitely earns his playing time, maybe even a starting spot. I do, however, really like him coming off the bench. He is like a ball of energy and when he comes in he changes the pace of the game. While I obviously haven't seen Dillon Serna play, TDS has him listed as a winger/forward and had him at #11 in their last class of 2012 rankings. He is a player who played for the Colorado Rapids academy, came from U-17 residency and is obviously a big time player. I think he and Quinn are both left footed players though. My theory on this though is if you want to play both of them, one plays on the left as an actual left winger and the other plays on the right and cuts in more to make space for Yedlin who pushes up into the attack a lot. I guess we'll have to wait to see if Porter agrees with me. By the way, does anyone know if he will be around for Spring season at all? I'd have to imagine Jared and the others will be running the show since Porter will be with the U-23s most of the time. Hopefully his schedule allows him to be present for part of Spring season though. Can anyone tell I'm really excited about this Spring/next Fall and/or I really don't want to do my homework? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plowerman78 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 to answer the question about Mayer, bc he has already signed his release papers he is no longer allowed to practice with Akron. So the only place you will see David working out at will be the U of A rec center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Thanks for the answer about Mayer's status for Spring matches...makes sense. In response about Caleb's availability for Spring, my understanding is that the current plan has the Spring games scheduled in April with the first one tentatively on April 6th. I believe the final CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying game is April 2nd at Livestrong Sporting Park in KC. If the U23 MNT qualifies for the Olympics (and I hope they do), I'm unsure of Caleb's schedule; however, I'm hopeful with all Spring matches in April on the 6th and after, he will be with the Zips and then return to the Olympics prep afterward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Can anyone tell I'm really excited about this Spring/next Fall and/or I really don't want to do my homework? Really? I hadn't noticed. Better get that homework done, though. Big game at the JAR tonight, and I'm sure I'll see you there as always. (Now, I've really hi-jacked this thread.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Congratulation Caleb Porter for having the #1 recruiting class of 2012. And congratulations to Alfred Koroma for being a member of the #1 preseason men's soccer team in 2012! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yazan07 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Really? I hadn't noticed. Better get that homework done, though. Big game at the JAR tonight, and I'm sure I'll see you there as always. (Now, I've really hi-jacked this thread.) Actually not going to make it tonight, I came home to visit my parents cause I hadn't seen them in a while. As always, I will be there in spirit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yazan07 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 From Paul Warner, assistant AD: "All NLI's are in! UA Soccer signees: F Alfred Koroma, D Andrew Souders, GK Fernando Pina, MF Dillon Serna, F Omari Morris, MF Matt Foldesy." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 So, an official announcement is imminent? Hit the books, Yaz! Time for study. EDIT: Nevermind, I see it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yazan07 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 So, an official announcement is imminent? Hit the books, Yaz! Time for study. Here is the official announcement, and I can't study right now, I'm in class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisbee Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Great to finally have the "official' confirmation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalleyBoy Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Excellent class. I'm excited to see how they add to a good group of players coming back. Should be another fun fall at FirstEnergy Stadium-Cub Cadet Field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisbee Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Excellent class. I'm excited to see how they add to a good group of players coming back. Should be another fun fall at FirstEnergy Stadium-Cub Cadet Field. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Article from Ohio.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyake Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 MAC Recruiting Roundup: Bowling Green State Recruits: Max Auden (Naperville, Ill./North), NR Tyler Gay (New Cumberland, Pa./Red Land), 3 stars Jake Genrich (Plymouth, Mich./Salem), 3 stars Ryan James (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada/Loyola Catholic Secondary), NR Nick Landsberger (Arlington Heights, Ill./Buffalo Grove), 3 stars Danny Shea (Naperville, Ill./Metea Valley), NR Mike Thomas (Canfield, Ohio/Canfield), NR Transfers: Anthony Grant (McKendree University) Vlad Lekarev, (Butler University) 3 Stars: 3 NR: 4 Northern Illinois: Gabe Christianson MF 6-0 140 Fr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Kennedy 4 stars Kyle Crichton MF 5-10 150 Fr. Ajax, Ontario, Canada/Pickering NR Bertrand Gaschot MF/D 5-11 160 Fr. Austin, Texas/Westwood NR Kyle McDonald D 6-0 180 Fr. Austin, Texas/McNeil NR Charlie Oliver D/MF 5-8 135 Fr. Crystal Lake, Ill./Crystal Lake South 4 stars Matt Pritchard F 5-10 160 Fr. Omaha, Neb./Creighton Prep NR Miles Stockman-Willis D 5-8 145 Fr. Woodbury, Minn./Hill-Murray NR Parker Thornton MF/F 6-0 158 Fr. Buda, Texas/Hays 3 stars 4 stars: 2 3 stars: 1 NR: 5 Hartwick: no information available Buffalo: no information available Western Michigan no information available Florida Atlantic: no information available Looks like Northern Illinois had the 2nd best recruiting class in the MAC, followed by Bowling Green, then the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Article from Canton Repository. Click the link to give the Rep some hits for their coverage of Zips athletics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Here is a short soccer america article on the Zips' signing class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Here is a short soccer america article on the Zips' signing class. Matt Foldesy, the 2011 Ohio High School Boys Division I Player of the Year, rounds out the 2012 freshman class. So the Ohio D-I player of the year is the "afterthought" in the class. Unbelievable. I think at some point in the future it is going to be revealed that Caleb Porter is some sort of Wizard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Porter's soccer career @ Akron parallels Coach K's basketball career @ Duke. The analogy holds, including international assignment/experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Porter's soccer career @ Akron parallels Coach K's basketball career @ Duke. The analogy holds, including international assignment/experience. I will pray it lasts as long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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