TennZip Posted July 15, 2016 Report Posted July 15, 2016 the 2016 season hasn't even started and commitments for 2017 have already started Top drawer soccer shows young Mr. Kamal as a midfielder from Carbondale, Illinois. The SLSG abbreviation stands for a St. Louis team. Top drawer soccer also shows midfielder Daniel Strachan from Lakewood, OH as being a zip 2017 recruit Quote
TennZip Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Posted July 15, 2016 tweet from the newest zip recruit Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted July 15, 2016 Report Posted July 15, 2016 Great find @TennZip. More on Kuzain Wan Kamal... http://saintlouisfc.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160521k9fxyu ... Kuzain, a class for 2017 product, has played for SLSG Illinois, been selected to train with the U17 U.S. National Team and Dutch club Feyenoord as well. ... 1 Quote
fknbuflobo Posted July 15, 2016 Report Posted July 15, 2016 9 hours ago, Zip_ME87 said: Great find @TennZip. More on Kuzain Wan Kamal... http://saintlouisfc.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160521k9fxyu ... Kuzain, a class for 2017 product, has played for SLSG Illinois, been selected to train with the U17 U.S. National Team and Dutch club Feyenoord as well. ... Fantastic analysis by Eddie Truly Reds! I am happy to learn of our new 2017 recruit, Kuzain Wan Kamal. Another skilled midfielder to Akron! What are the odds?!?!? But I am equally impressed by Eddie Truly Reds' criticism of said player. I wonder if this guy has more work for us to view. I totally see futbol with like eyes. Quote
TennZip Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Posted July 16, 2016 Below is what Top Drawer soccer had to say about zip recruit Daniel Strachan shortly after he committed to Akron for 2017 Daniel Strachan, Midfielder, Internationals SC – Strachan can play in either a defensive midfield or center back role, and has made an early verbal commitment to Akron. 1 Quote
TennZip Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Posted July 23, 2016 http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-soccer-articles/recruiting-roundup:-july-22_aid39502 Travis clark and top drawer soccer say that the zips have 2 more commits for 2017 Midfielder Marc Alexander (Century V SC/Kiski School) committed to Akron for the class of 2017. Forward David Egbo (Century V SC/Kiski School) committed to Akron for the class of 2017. Quote
TennZip Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Posted July 23, 2016 http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/marc-alexander/wYn2XTeDEeS00gAmVebEWg/awards.htm?highlightid=21a62aea-6661-41fd-853f-d4b9562e37a2 writeup and photo from 2014-2015 on Marc Alexander Quote
Z.I.P. Posted July 29, 2016 Report Posted July 29, 2016 Here's what TDS wrote about young Mr Kamal: (BTW, I can't remember Akron ever or at least recently having a Scott Gallagher player -- that's a GREAT program -- one that Indiana has long had a pipeline to.) Wan Kuzain Wan Kamal, Midfielder, St. Louis Scott Gallagher Metro IMG Academy 150: #81 Class: 2017 Commitment: Akron Given the program’s disposition towards the technical elements of the beautiful game, it’s never surprising to see the nation’s best creative players flock to Akron. The latest if one of the best in his class: Malaysian-American midfielder Wan Kuzain Wan Kamal out of St. Louis powerhouse Scott Gallagher. 1 Quote
fknbuflobo Posted July 29, 2016 Report Posted July 29, 2016 12 hours ago, Zip_ME87 said: Welcome aboard, Reggie! We shall see you soon! Quote
fknbuflobo Posted July 29, 2016 Report Posted July 29, 2016 13 hours ago, Z.I.P. said: Here's what TDS wrote about young Mr Kamal: (BTW, I can't remember Akron ever or at least recently having a Scott Gallagher player -- that's a GREAT program -- one that Indiana has long had a pipeline to.) Wan Kuzain Wan Kamal, Midfielder, St. Louis Scott Gallagher Metro IMG Academy 150: #81 Class: 2017 Commitment: Akron Given the program’s disposition towards the technical elements of the beautiful game, it’s never surprising to see the nation’s best creative players flock to Akron. The latest if one of the best in his class: Malaysian-American midfielder Wan Kuzain Wan Kamal out of St. Louis powerhouse Scott Gallagher. Notorious Z.I.P., where you been?!?!? Right! I cannot recall Zips getting a Scott Gallagher player. Bloomington usually gets their pick of that litter. Sweet! Quote
malonepioneer12 Posted December 10, 2016 Report Posted December 10, 2016 Anyone have any information on incoming recruits besides what is on Top Drawer? Thanks. 1 Quote
330Zip Posted December 10, 2016 Report Posted December 10, 2016 Don't know if this necessarily belongs in this thread. However rumors are out Freshman GK Jeremy Pollard is transferring. Nothing official but Grand Canyon seems to be the school he is going to be headed to. Quote
malonepioneer12 Posted December 10, 2016 Report Posted December 10, 2016 Disappointed that John Nelson is going to UNC and not Akron. 1 Quote
fknbuflobo Posted December 10, 2016 Report Posted December 10, 2016 10 hours ago, 330Zip said: Don't know if this necessarily belongs in this thread. However rumors are out Freshman GK Jeremy Pollard is transferring. Nothing official but Grand Canyon seems to be the school he is going to be headed to. That is not good news at all. From the little that I saw preseason (and spring) I thought Pollard was our #1. He is too good to sit the bench. Quote
fknbuflobo Posted December 10, 2016 Report Posted December 10, 2016 36 minutes ago, malonepioneer12 said: Disappointed that John Nelson is going to UNC and not Akron. Extraordinarily, Massively, Disappointed that John Nelson is not coming to Akron! Quote
TennZip Posted December 10, 2016 Author Report Posted December 10, 2016 15 hours ago, 330Zip said: Don't know if this necessarily belongs in this thread. However rumors are out Freshman GK Jeremy Pollard is transferring. Nothing official but Grand Canyon seems to be the school he is going to be headed to. Only 1 goal keeper is able to get playing time. I think that every one expected that at least 1 of last year's 4 goal keepers would transfer. I never had a chance to see Jeremy play. Zip_ME87 was nice enough to introduce me to Jeremy's parents before the Georgetown game. His parents are very nice people and they were very nice to me when I saw them the next weekend before the San Diego State game. I hope that the rumor is not true but I wish Jeremy and his family nothing but the best if he opts to transfer to get a lot of playing time. Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted December 10, 2016 Report Posted December 10, 2016 15 hours ago, 330Zip said: Don't know if this necessarily belongs in this thread. However rumors are out Freshman GK Jeremy Pollard is transferring. Nothing official but Grand Canyon seems to be the school he is going to be headed to. I'm very sorry to hear this, but not completely surprised. It was apparent throughout the season that Nick Costa was the 2016 backup and that both Jeremy and Tor Saunders were redshirting. I have not seen Tor play, but I liked Jeremy's performance in the Spring. Great young man. Great parents. If he is transferring, I still wish him the best. With 4 GK's, I expected to lose at least 1; maybe 2. Quote
Zip_ME87 Posted December 10, 2016 Report Posted December 10, 2016 Things have been very quiet on the recruiting front. Throughout the season, it seemed there were potential recruits making visits; however, I have no specifics. Quote
330Zip Posted December 11, 2016 Report Posted December 11, 2016 I've heard nothing but good things from Jeremy Pollard but he was the preseason number one GK, lost his job due to other reasons and not performance. I've heard he was the best goalie on the team but academics were holding him back from seeing the field. Once he got his grades up coaches didn't go back to him. Sucks to lose him and wish things would have worked out. However like most of you said above, only one GK can see the field. With his skills he can't be riding the bench he didn't come all the way to Akron from Australia with offers from places like Clemson and UCLA to ride the pine. Best wishes to him and I hope he does great things. Quote
Z.I.P. Posted January 24, 2017 Report Posted January 24, 2017 This is as close to the appropriate place for this as I can find. Travis Clark ranks the MLS Academy teams. Surprised by some things, like the new clubs (e.g., Atl United, Orlando) being above older clubs. I expected Portland Timbers to be higher, frankly. And I have a personal interest in the player Travis mentions as the top player on Seattle Sounders -- Shandon Hopeau is a local O'ahu kid who graduated from HS here last year. I would LOVE to see that name on a Zips roster! He has incredible ball skills and acrobatic moves in the box. Only problem is he MAY have played pro briefly in Croatia last Summer. Not sure. Have to assume Jared is aware of him. https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-soccer-articles/how-they-rank:-the-best-mls-academies_aid41352?utm_source=TopDrawerSoccer+Newsletter&utm_campaign=63746fe581-TDS_Weekend_1-22-17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8340315a79-63746fe581-31214089 Quote
TennZip Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Posted February 1, 2017 Congratulations to Braden Petno of CVCA for signing and joining the zips soccer program 1 Quote
TennZip Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Posted February 1, 2017 http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/sports/2017/02/01/hudson-resident-to-play-soccer-at-the-university-of-akron article from the Hudson newspaper Quote
TennZip Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Posted February 1, 2017 Daniel Strachan, a zip soccer recruit (from Lakewood- played club for Internationals SC) was scheduled to sign his NLI at 4;30 today Daniel is the young man on the far right (in the zips tie) Welcome to the Zips, Daniel Quote
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