2016 Zips in Pro Leagues Domestic & International

[chris]

Don't forget to wish Perry Kitchen a happy leap day birthday today.

[TennZip]

http://www.stumptownfooty.com/2016/2/29/11135706/should-the-timbers-be-looking-at-darren-mattocks

[fknbuflobo]

14 hours ago, TennZip said:

http://www.stumptownfooty.com/2016/2/29/11135706/should-the-timbers-be-looking-at-darren-mattocks

Porter will know exactly how to utilize the often brilliant but lazy Darren Mattocks.

[Z.I.P.]

Slightly OT, but when I was tweeting @Yedlinny today after SAFC's draw with Crystal Palace, which saw them clear of the relegation zone for maybe the first time all season, I couldn't help noticing in DA's photos a shot of him and "Uncle" flashing some true #UglySweaters at the Wearside pad over the Christmas season.  Check it out next time you visit the Tweeting post.  Tweeting post!  lol -- it was the Canaries of Norwich who Sunderland pushed into the drop zone today!  Wish I could remember Uncle's handle at Zipsnation.  Anyone?

[TennZip]

http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2016/03/diego_valeri_darlington_nagbe.html

 

 

hard to believe that Darlington and Wil will be matching up on Sunday....seems like the season just ended

Does anyone know if the Timber-Crew game will be televised on Sunday?

[Zip_ME87]

Hearts seal deal for USA midfielder Perry Kitchen

 

Scotland, interesting.

 

Edited March 2, 2016 by Zip_ME87

[TennZip]

http://www.goal.com/en-ca/news/4175/major-league-soccer/2016/03/02/20926592/sources-darlington-nagbe-signs-new-deal-with-portland

 

well deserved new contract.....for young Mr. Nagbe

and I just read an article.....that Portland vs. Columbus will be televised on espn at 4:30 on Sunday

 

[fknbuflobo]

On Wednesday, March 02, 2016 at 7:16 PM, Z.I.P. said:

Slightly OT, but when I was tweeting @Yedlinny today after SAFC's draw with Crystal Palace, which saw them clear of the relegation zone for maybe the first time all season, I couldn't help noticing in DA's photos a shot of him and "Uncle" flashing some true #UglySweaters at the Wearside pad over the Christmas season.  Check it out next time you visit the Tweeting post.  Tweeting post!  lol -- it was the Canaries of Norwich who Sunderland pushed into the drop zone today!  Wish I could remember Uncle's handle at Zipsnation.  Anyone?

Tank123?

[fknbuflobo]

16 hours ago, TennZip said:

http://www.goal.com/en-ca/news/4175/major-league-soccer/2016/03/02/20926592/sources-darlington-nagbe-signs-new-deal-with-portland

 

well deserved new contract.....for young Mr. Nagbe

and I just read an article.....that Portland vs. Columbus will be televised on espn at 4:30 on Sunday

 

Much Love for DarNag!  Well deserved!

[Zip_ME87]

4 hours ago, fknbuflobo said:

Tank123?

 

Yes,

TheTank123 - Uncle.   

Bisbee - Grandpa

    I hope to see Bisbee later this month (if DeAndre is among USMNT roster for March 29th match in Columbus)

 

 

[TennZip]

http://nesoccertoday.com/?p=41060

 

I hope that Scott....got a nice pay raise.   Glad he gets to play near where he grew up.

[fknbuflobo]

Where is Kofi Sarkodie playing?

[Zip_ME87]

Hearts: Perry Kitchen preferred Tynecastle to 'big MLS offer'

 

...The 24-year-old has returned to the USA to finalise paperwork after securing a work permit that should allow him to complete his move next week.

"I was pleased to get him and quite surprised," said Neilson.

"He had a big offer in the MLS, but he wanted to come to Europe to get into the USA team more consistently."...

[fknbuflobo]

3 hours ago, Zip_ME87 said:

Hearts: Perry Kitchen preferred Tynecastle to 'big MLS offer'

 

...The 24-year-old has returned to the USA to finalise paperwork after securing a work permit that should allow him to complete his move next week.

"I was pleased to get him and quite surprised," said Neilson.

"He had a big offer in the MLS, but he wanted to come to Europe to get into the USA team more consistently."...

So, Jurgen Klinsmann has his fingerprints all over Perry Kitchen's move to Europe.

[Spin]

I tried to put together a lineup of former Zips in the pros. Any additions or corrections are welcome.

 

Anthony Ampaipitakwong MF Bangkok United F.C.

Chad Barson RB Columbus

Teal Bunbury ST New England

Evan Bush GK Montreal

Scott Caldwell CM New England 

Blair Gavin CM arizona

Perry Kitchen CM Heart of Midlothian USMNT

Chris Korb RB DC United

 Darren Mattocks ST Vancouver

Darlington Nagbe CAM Portland USMNT

Michael Nanchoff LM tampa bay

Kofi Sarkodie RB ??

Dillon Serna CAM Colorado

Ben Speas LM minnesota

Wil Trapp CDM USMNT

Deandre Yedlin RB Sunderland AFC

Zarek Valentin RB Portland

Ben Zemanski MF Portland

[chris]

Aodhan Quinn - Louisville City

Richie Laryea - OCSC

David Meves - Fort Lauderdale Strikers

Saad Abdul-Salaam - SKC

Eric Stevenson - FC Cincinnati

Zac Portillos - Tampa

Reinaldo Brenes?

Bryan Gallego?

Robbie Derschang?

Siniša Ubiparipović?

Edited March 9, 2016 by chris

[fknbuflobo]

Former Akron women's soccer standout, Lani Smith, signed a professional contract with Vasteras BK30, a professional team in the Swedish first division, located in Vasteras, Sweden.

 

http://www.gozips.com/sports/wsoc/2015-16/releases/20160304gglrm6

 

 

[TennZip]

http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/5038

 

2.5 year deal for Perry Kitchen

[TennZip]

best article that I have seen about Perry and his new team.   I will always remember the poise, the composure, the instincts and the toughness that this young man showed for the Zips in 2010.   Perry will always remembered as a gigantic reason why the zips got their first star.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2016/03/11/perry-kitchen-looks-to-find-recipe-for-success-at-hearts/

[MDZip]

44 minutes ago, TennZip said:

best article that I have seen about Perry and his new team.   I will always remember the poise, the composure, the instincts and the toughness that this young man showed for the Zips in 2010.   Perry will always remembered as a gigantic reason why the zips got their first star.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2016/03/11/perry-kitchen-looks-to-find-recipe-for-success-at-hearts/

Especially when he drilled about a 35 yard goal against Michigan in the semis to tie that game up before the half. 

[ZipsBurgh]

Rumors popping up today of Mattocks to Portland.  I guess some Jamaican radio station is reporting it.  I'm waiting on one of the big American outlets to confirm it, but my fingers are crossed!

[TennZip]

13 hours ago, MDZip said:

Especially when he drilled about a 35 yard goal against Michigan in the semis to tie that game up before the half. 

 

[fknbuflobo]

14 hours ago, MDZip said:

Especially when he drilled about a 35 yard goal against Michigan in the semis to tie that game up before the half. 

F**KING A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   

 

#BiggestZipsGoalEver!

 

Please pardon my profanity.  I re-watched this match again last week.

 

Zips began this semi-final match in lackluster fashion, emotionally distant from the action.  Justin Meram's goal was first class, but Zips' defending was really loose, giving him way too much space.

 

Within minutes of Perry Kitchen's titanic blast, Kofi Sarkodie (ever forward) viciously slide-tackled a Wolverine player outside the touchline in the Michigan third.  Sarkodie received a YC for the offense; maybe should have been ejected. 

 

From that moment, even though we were down a goal, I thought Zips were going to prevail and progress to the title match.  Zips remained emotionally and mentally focused throughout the rest of the tournament.

 

[fknbuflobo]

1 hour ago, ZipsBurgh said:

Rumors popping up today of Mattocks to Portland.  I guess some Jamaican radio station is reporting it.  I'm waiting on one of the big American outlets to confirm it, but my fingers are crossed!

God help the MLS if this deal is consummated.

[TennZip]

retweet by Travis Clark

 

Travis Clark ‏@travismclark 7h7 hours ago

Travis Clark Retweeted Jamie Goldberg and added a comment about the timbers being the mls zips

 

The Timbers really are the MLS Zips.

 

Travis Clark added,

Jamie Goldberg @Jamiebgoldberg

Report: Portland Timbers set to acquire Vancouver Whitecaps forward Darren Mattocks #RCTID #MLS http://s.oregonlive.com/wwsANBI