TennZip Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 comments from the VCU coach after their season opener Their writeup says that the Akron-VCU game will be available on Espn Plus https://vcuathletics.com/news/2022/8/25/mens-soccer-rams-drop-season-opener-at-14-marshall-5-0.aspx 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted August 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 go zips !!! zips had 3 returning All MAC selections from Last year Dyson Clapier, Ryan Kingsford and Malik Henry Only Dyson is in starting lineup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 On 8/28/2022 at 1:02 PM, TennZip said: comments from the VCU coach after their season opener Their writeup says that the Akron-VCU game will be available on Espn Plus https://vcuathletics.com/news/2022/8/25/mens-soccer-rams-drop-season-opener-at-14-marshall-5-0.aspx My favorite line from that article since they played Marshall in their opener. "The Rams continue their road trip against former national champions, facing Akron on Monday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.". 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) Hope none of you tuned in right at halftime. Scary graphic by ESPN +. 🤣😂 Zips outplaying them but actually down 1-0. Edited August 30, 2022 by MDZip 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted August 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 really sorry first half of soccer. Captain Will Jackson did not mark his man on the corner kick and Akron trails 1-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) And that quick Zips tie it up in the early second half and just now took the lead on a goal by Clapier! And by the way, just as an observation, Sangwa is a really impressive defender. Edited August 30, 2022 by MDZip 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted August 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Welcome to Akron, Josh Hallenberger Gyuwon Chong is very good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted August 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Dyson Clapier was man of the match 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted August 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 good student crowd tonight they have not posted the 3rd goal yet... great run and pass by Dyson Clapier Fitz got low to the ground for a spectacular header goal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsrule Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 We possessed the ball in the first half, but had nothing to show for it. Strong second half. We seemed to be the quicker team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Malik Henry and Joel Sangwa are awesome 💪💪 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Haven't watched, but I'm guessing that old Akron chemistry is back. And hopefully the student crowd/AKRowdies are at least partly responsible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icchamp1 Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Not sure how well it came across on TV, but the Zips were facing a mighty headwind in the first half. It definitely disrupted anything they attempted in the air. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 AKR 3-1 VCU FT Dyson Clapier was MOTM, with 1 goal and 2 assists. He was a terror down the Zips' left flank. Could have scored even more but for some adrenaline-charged strikes over the bar. There is no ceiling on how good Dice can become. But the entire match immediately changed when Malik Henry entered the contest at RB. His overlapping runs and crosses into the box opened up the Rams defense. VCU had no answer to #5 and they never recovered. And Gyuwon Chong is such a pleasant surprise. He might end up being one of the best players on the squad. Who knew!?! Not I. This guy can keep the ball from you in a phone booth. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted August 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 3rd goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Blue & Gold Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Nice interviews 👇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Nice write-up thread. This young buck is still in high school, if I'm not mistaken. I believe he's a Firestone student. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 The wind was a massive factor in the first half, it was truly an equalizer. Once Malik got in there for the Zips, everything changed and it was like Akron soccer of old, dominating the possession and running wild. He and Dyson could take this team to the next level this year. Let's hope. Not a great match for Wan Kuzri, I look forward to his bounce back. Go Zips! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 This team has it all. Malik is insanely quick and an absolute game-changer. Chong is the ball-control/facilitating MF we've needed since Nagbe's departure. Sangwa is everywhere on defense. Clapier is a great wing compliment to Malik. This team could be special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowroll Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 32 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: This team has it all. Malik is insanely quick and an absolute game-changer. Chong is the ball-control/facilitating MF we've needed since Nagbe's departure. Sangwa is everywhere on defense. Clapier is a great wing compliment to Malik. This team could be special. Agree 100% about Henry. VCU's outside backs were no match for Henry's speed and deft touch. I could almost see the whites of the defender's eyes from my phone as I watched. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 Discussion: "Malik Henry, best Akron wing back since DeAndre Yedlin." I have seen no live games, only film, but he appears to have similar speed to overlap offensively and possesses an excellent target pass. I notice he lines up in an attacking position on free-kicks in the final third. Does he have unlocked scoring potential? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 37 minutes ago, Z.I.P. said: Discussion: "Malik Henry, best Akron wing back since DeAndre Yedlin." I have seen no live games, only film, but he appears to have similar speed to overlap offensively and possesses an excellent target pass. I notice he lines up in an attacking position on free-kicks in the final third. Does he have unlocked scoring potential? Agreed. Best RB since Yedlin. Not so sure about scoring, but.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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