TennZip Posted January 5, 2016 Report Posted January 5, 2016 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/torontos-richie-laryea-agrees-to-generation-adidas-deal-enters-mls-superdraft/article28025750/article from a Canadian newspaper Quote
Z.I.P. Posted January 6, 2016 Report Posted January 6, 2016 So, it sounds like Richie is not a Toronto FC homegrown player. Thought he was... Quote
fknbuflobo Posted January 6, 2016 Report Posted January 6, 2016 @ Richmond Laryea:(It is OK for you to read these forums now.)Good Luck, Richie! We are extremely proud of you! Your contribution to Zips Soccer will not be forgotten, and we shall root for you in the pros. Zips Nation have long memories, and we are fanatically loyal!You wore the hallowed #6 shirt well! We salute you! 1 Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Report Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Goal of the Season Winner Re-Signs with LouCityUSL Goal of the Season winner Aodhan Quinn will return to Louisville City in 2016, the Club announced Tuesday. Last season, the San Diego, Calif., native dazzled with a pair of unforgettable goals — one that was immortalized by a national fan-vote as Goal of the Season. Quinn was a key component in the offense that tallied the most goals in the league last season. ... Edited January 6, 2016 by Zip_ME87 Quote
TennZip Posted January 6, 2016 Report Posted January 6, 2016 MLS formal announcement of Gen Adidas signings bumped to Thursday, probably before 2016 schedule release hits mid-late afternoontweet above by Stephen Goff....Washington Post soccer writer.... Quote
TennZip Posted January 7, 2016 Report Posted January 7, 2016 http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/01/07/mls-announces-2016-generation-adidas-class they finally posted the generation adidas class Quote
TennZip Posted January 7, 2016 Report Posted January 7, 2016 nice comments from coach Embick in the news release on Richie"Richie has really developed his game in his two years at Akron to the point where the MLS rewarded his efforts with a Generation adidas contract," Akron head coach Jared Embick commented. "He showed this season that he is one of the best players in the country. Playing in the MLS was always a goal he wanted to achieve and we are very happy we could help him achieve this dream. We want thank him for all of his efforts in school and on the field to represent the University of Akron so well. He has made The University of Akron proud and we look forward to seeing him further his career in the MLS." http://gozips.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20160107ly8npe and on this board....fknbuflobo did a great job yesterday in expressing appreciation from zips nation for all that #6 did for the zips. Richie definitely made the university proud and I am looking forward to seeing Reggie Laryea at Cub Cadet field. 1 Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Posted January 8, 2016 The MLS Cup champs are set to make a pair of solid additions to an already stacked team, with sources telling Goal USA Portland is ready to sign Ned Grabavoy and Zarek Valentin.http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2016/01/08/19119552/sources-timbers-set-to-add-grabavoy-valentin Quote
fknbuflobo Posted January 8, 2016 Report Posted January 8, 2016 The MLS Cup champs are set to make a pair of solid additions to an already stacked team, with sources telling Goal USA Portland is ready to sign Ned Grabavoy and Zarek Valentin.http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2016/01/08/19119552/sources-timbers-set-to-add-grabavoy-valentinZarek Valentin? Really? I thought he retired due to injury. Maybe he still wants it. Best of luck to him.If any of you have met that cat; he is quite the character - the proverbial life of the party. Great dude! Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) Michael Nanchoff to NASL to team with former Zip Zac Portillos.Rowdies Sign Attacking Midfielder Michael Nanchoff Edited January 8, 2016 by Zip_ME87 Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Posted January 8, 2016 Zarek Valentin? Really? I thought he retired due to injury. Maybe he still wants it. Best of luck to him.If any of you have met that cat; he is quite the character - the proverbial life of the party. Great dude!Assuming Wikipedia is correct, Zarek is now a free agent after 2015 with Bode/Glimt (Norway?)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zarek_Valentin Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Posted January 8, 2016 Perry Kitchen added to USMNT January camp call up. Quote
TennZip Posted January 9, 2016 Report Posted January 9, 2016 https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2016/01/08/klinsmann-adds-4-players-to-u-s-roster/this article says that the Washington MLS team offered Perry Kitchen a multi year deal...worth about $400,000 annually Quote
Blue & Gold Posted January 9, 2016 Report Posted January 9, 2016 http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/on-the-record-university-of-akron-soccer-standout-richie-laryea-opts-to-turn-pro-1.653031Richie L. Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Although the scores at the MLS Combine don't matter, I still like seeing our Head Coach & his Timbers assistant, Team X coaches, win. Team X 1-0 first day at the combine.http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/01/08/highlights-team-x-vs-team-ace-mls-combine-2016?autoplay=true Edited January 9, 2016 by Zip_ME87 Quote
TennZip Posted January 9, 2016 Report Posted January 9, 2016 I think that Ampai is still playing pro soccer in Thailand....so I guess that this is as good a topic as any to post...Ampai posted a photo on Twitter on Jan. 4th of he and his long time lady friend...with the caption "she said yes!! " and a photo of an engagement ringAmpai was the first superstar recruit to believe in Caleb's vision...so he will always be a favorite of this zips soccer fanCongratulations to Ampai and Anna, his fiancee. Much happiness is wished to both of you. 1 Quote
fknbuflobo Posted January 9, 2016 Report Posted January 9, 2016 Anthony; It is past time for you to show your face around these parts! Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Posted January 9, 2016 I think that Ampai is still playing pro soccer in Thailand....so I guess that this is as good a topic as any to post...Ampai posted a photo on Twitter on Jan. 4th of he and his long time lady friend...with the caption "she said yes!! " and a photo of an engagement ringAmpai was the first superstar recruit to believe in Caleb's vision...so he will always be a favorite of this zips soccer fanCongratulations to Ampai and Anna, his fiancee. Much happiness is wished to both of you.Bangkok United FC Midfielders A. Ampaipitakwong 27 years old 25 2 Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Posted January 10, 2016 http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/01/09/josh-yaro-leads-way-georgetown-trio-shine-combine-performance-tests Speed Test (30-meter dash) Name School Position Time (seconds) 1. Hadji Barry Central Florida F 3.88 2. Josh Yaro Georgetown D 3.93 3. Alex Morrell North Florida M 3.97 4. Kevaughn Frater International F 3.99 Colin Bonner UNC-Wilmington F 3.99 Richie Layrea Akron M 3.99 5. Taylor Washington George Mason D 4.01 6. Darius Madison UMBC F 4.03 7. Omar Holness North Carolina M 4.04 Jamie Luchini Lehigh F 4.04 Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Posted January 11, 2016 10 Things About Richie Laryea: His love for Toronto, his mom, and, yes, Drake Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Posted January 11, 2016 A Look At The 2016 Generation Adidas Signings - By Ben Roth...Richie Laryea (Akron): Add another one to the Zips historic list of GA signings. Laryea, another playmaker has play reminiscent to former Akron star and U.S. national teamer, Darlington Nagbe. The Canadian international and Sigma FC product was part of one of the most dynamic attacks in college soccer this past year as he notched 11 goals and 7 assists of his own. ... Quote
TennZip Posted January 11, 2016 Report Posted January 11, 2016 http://sbisoccer.com/2016/01/mls-combine-observationscomments by Ives.....on how Richie Laryea and others performed in the first 2 days Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) MLS: Trapp takes the lessons of 2015 into promising year aheadAs Wil Trapp reflects on 2015 the first word that comes to mind is ‘roller coaster’. Edited January 11, 2016 by Zip_ME87 Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Posted January 11, 2016 http://sbisoccer.com/2016/01/mls-combine-observationscomments by Ives.....on how Richie Laryea and others performed in the first 2 daysFunny that Mary (Zips Soccer fan who sits 2 rows behind me at FES-CCF) mentioned this exact issue at the Mens Basketball game Saturday evening:Richie Laryea (Akron) – Also had an improved Day 2, but still pretty quiet. He cut down on the sloppy giveaways that plagued him on Friday, but the midfielder needs to do more to make an impact on games. Quote
TennZip Posted January 11, 2016 Report Posted January 11, 2016 http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/01/10/10-things-about-richie-laryea-his-love-toronto-his-mom-and-yes-drake?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=News&utm_campaign=Unpaid this is posted on the zips mens soccer twitter page...I don't think that I have seen it posted here... Quote
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