Zip_ME87 Posted November 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) Article from July 2014 http://americansoccernow.com/articles/deandre-yedlin-s-rapid-rise-through-the-u-s-ranks Yedlin was timed in the 40-yard dash at Akron and “was running about a 4.2 or 4.3,” said Jared Embick, who replaced Porter as Akron’s head coach. “People talk about NFL guys running 4.2, 4.3. DeAndre has that kind of pace. But it’s not just that he’s fast, he’s strong, he runs strong, and that makes him able to run through contact, fight off tackles.” Like most elite youth players, Yedlin was an attacking player for most of his club soccer days. Porter spotted him when he was assisting at a U.S. Under-18 national team camp and afterward sent Embick to recruit him. After Yedlin committed to Akron he was converted to right back to best utilize his pace and strength. As I recall, from talking with DeAndre's grandparents, it was the Zips then Head Coach Caleb Porter who suggested DeAndre make the switch to right back. ... some US Youth national team scout. lol Edited November 19, 2022 by Zip_ME87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 DeA is the answer man https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2022/11/19/deandre-yedlin-world-cup-experience-usmnt/10725795002/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) "We're brothers": Seattle Sounders roots run deep on USMNT Edited November 20, 2022 by Zip_ME87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 What's all the World Cup & Twitter talk? Is twitter streaming games live, or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/soccer/2022/11/21/deandre-yedlin-usmnt-roster-world-cup-usa-soccer-akron-zips-caleb-porter-jared-embick/69661177007/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 I really enjoyed this! Ties it all together, past, present and possible future for DeAndre Yedlin. Go get 'em, D.A. Beat those Welsh bobbies! https://youtu.be/24yFAm5Cfa8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/zips/2022/11/22/world-cup-university-of-akron-team-canada-richie-laryea-jared-embick-belgium-2022-qatar-fifa/69660819007/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted November 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 Richie starting for 🇨🇦 v 🇧🇪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 England newspaper did player ratings for Canada vs. Belgium https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11463089/Belgium-1-0-Canada-PLAYER-RATINGS-Roberto-Martinezs-labour-opening-World-Cup-victory.html I can't get the writeup on Richie to copy and paste.... click on the article...and you can see that Richie was tied with Eustaqio as the highest rated Canada player. One Nottingham paper ...is calling for Nottingham Forest.....to revoke Richie's loan to MLS as many Nottingham fans were very impressed by Richie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZip Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 DeAndre Yedlin - class act as always. So proud of him representing U of A. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 43 minutes ago, MDZip said: DeAndre Yedlin - class act as always. So proud of him representing U of A. Would love to know what our players know about the Iranian players' return home, and if any of that led to the extra effort to console them after that match. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zip_ME87 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 Link to the Fox8 story on DeAndre, Richie, Zips Mens Soccer https://fox8.com/sports/just-thrilled-2-former-akron-zips-are-representing-at-world-cup/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Let'sGoZips94 Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 On 12/1/2022 at 6:12 AM, Zip_ME87 said: For those who don't know, Bradley Hamilton is Future Baseball Hall of Fame Announcer Tom Hamilton's son. Very nice piece. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zip_ME87 Posted December 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/USMNT-World-Cup-2022-2026-Pulisic-Yedlin-Netherlands-Ream/bltce0f5ca2db7a8012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted December 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 (edited) I don't want to belabor the unfortunate result, but I know we're all proud of our former Zip representing the 🇺🇸 well in the 2022 World Cup and had to post a picture. Best wishes to DeAndre for whatever his future holds on and off the field. https://chicago.suntimes.com/soccer/2022/12/3/23491378/united-states-eliminated-from-world-cup-after-3-1-loss-to-netherlands Edited December 4, 2022 by Zip_ME87 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 DeAndre talks about culture https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2022/12/04/usmnt-world-cup-culture-future-success/10829390002/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 DeAndre quoted often in fox sports story https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/after-painful-knockout-u-s-players-take-moment-to-appreciate-world-cup-journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 IMO the US will always be at a disadvantage in the sport, where the best athletes (and any American athletes who weighs more than 160 lbs) (most of them) will go for the big money in football or basketball. But we can always dream of another miracle like the 1980 olympic hockey team... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted December 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 16 minutes ago, Spin said: IMO the US will always be at a disadvantage in the sport, where the best athletes (and any American athletes who weighs more than 160 lbs) (most of them) will go for the big money in football or basketball. But we can always dream of another miracle like the 1980 olympic hockey team... "think small be small" to quote your signature. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 11 hours ago, Spin said: IMO the US will always be at a disadvantage in the sport, where the best athletes (and any American athletes who weighs more than 160 lbs) (most of them) will go for the big money in football or basketball. But we can always dream of another miracle like the 1980 olympic hockey team... They're finally figuring out how to turn the tables, though. The world uses America for all sorts of things - education, better life, non-soccer sports, etc. Europe, at least, is finally returning the favor by letting us use their academies to groom our Men's National Team. However, until we get a legitimate striker that can finish, it won't matter. Our defense and midfield belonged against the Dutch. Our finishing ability did not. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: They're finally figuring out how to turn the tables, though. The world uses America for all sorts of things - education, better life, non-soccer sports, etc. Europe, at least, is finally returning the favor by letting us use their academies to groom our Men's National Team. However, until we get a legitimate striker that can finish, it won't matter. Our defense and midfield belonged against the Dutch. Our finishing ability did not. I’ll have the #9, please. To go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 12 hours ago, Zip_ME87 said: "think small be small" to quote your signature. LOL that works two ways. Physical size and how I believe the University sees the athletic dept. You have to admit there are a lot more choices in the US for an athlete to decide on than probably anywhere else in the world. And Americans do like to eat… Other countries make fun of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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