04Cards Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 I’m not interested in excuses at this point. If you want a case study for turning a program around in two years then look no further than our last opponent - Eastern Michigan. They don’t have anywhere near the facilities that UA has and yet they posted a .500 record in conference. Won a game in 2023, won 3 in 2022, got a new coach with a vision for the program and strategy on the field and they went over .500 this year. Oh, btw, he can also recruit. One of his starters and the girl who scored - both from NE Ohio. Missed by our coach? You bet! You all intrigued yet?? What is coach Simonetti and our administrations excuse for her 0 wins against conference? So I’m not just complaining without a solution… look up Cayleb Paulino and what he’s done an hour or so west…. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC ZIP Posted Tuesday at 11:13 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 11:13 PM This is public information from social media. Four Akron Women’s Soccer players have entered the transfer portal. Mens portal opens November 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted yesterday at 12:03 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:03 AM 50 minutes ago, NYC ZIP said: This is public information from social media. Four Akron Women’s Soccer players have entered the transfer portal. Mens portal opens November 25 OOh! THat is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted yesterday at 12:11 AM Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:11 AM Dumb question.... did the womens transfer Portal open 1 week before the men's portal opens? I was thinking that I had seen that the men's portal would open on November 25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC ZIP Posted yesterday at 12:17 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:17 AM Yes the women’s season starts a week prior to the men, as does the portal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted yesterday at 12:20 AM Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:20 AM 1 hour ago, NYC ZIP said: This is public information from social media. Four Akron Women’s Soccer players have entered the transfer portal. Mens portal opens November 25 my apologies I now see that you had mens portal date below the 4 ladies not being very familar with the players, I went to stats Sugar played in 3 games Kirsten played in 6 I did not Koly's name Langstaff played in all 18 games...She is a defender ...so no goals and no assists https://gozips.com/documents/2024/8/15/AKRON_WSOC-24.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adzip Posted yesterday at 02:01 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:01 AM (edited) I do not want to make judgements about players as I have great respect for all athletes who can compete at a division one level. That said- most of those 4 players would not be significant contributors next year. Certainly Langstaff would have likely been a contributor. I continue to feel that this team needs serious help on the offensive side- none of these players were likely to score goals. They have signed 8 players for next year- most if not all are three star rated by Top Drawer Soccer. If they are as good as their stars (I know, big IF), the program will take a big step next year if they can find some goals. If not- trouble! Edited yesterday at 02:02 AM by adzip typo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted yesterday at 02:17 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:17 AM Hannah Langstaff is one that I would keep. Too bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC ZIP Posted yesterday at 02:51 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:51 AM Pitt has 14 players in the portal. Maybe a couple want to stay in the region…… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adzip Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago The new roster limits will have an impact on both the men and women's soccer teams for next year. While we should know by now, things change! The NCAA and the courts may not be finished with us. Plus budgetary issues, particularly at Akron, may affect our ability to be competitive within these rules. With that said, the currently announced roster sizes for 2025 men and women's soccer stands at 28. The women's team has already posted a Spring 2025 roster of 18. They have signed 8 incoming players (think some may enroll for Spring ). If all of those players remain active for next Fall, that means they could add only 2 more players via the portal or elsewhere. The men's team typically has more than 28 on the roster and add some late in the game. They may have to cut current players and/or adapt their recruiting calendar. They both can add additional scholarships as long as the number is equal for each squad- not likely given the budget at Akron. The whole new world continues! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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