Spring 2026 - Games Thread

[fknbuflobo]

On 4/4/2026 at 10:18 PM, Zips1991 said:

Anyone go to the match? I saw via three ZipsMSoc IG story that we were up 4-0 at one point. So it would seem the two conceded goals were late?

This was a thorough thrashing and mostly one-sided affair.

[Zips1991]

3 hours ago, fknbuflobo said:

This was a thorough thrashing and mostly one-sided affair.

That's exactly what I want to hear. 😆

[fknbuflobo]

Ignacio Alem distinguished himself on the left wing.  He was consistently dangerous on the dribble.

 

Freshman Leo Morana also impressed with some incisive passing through the midfield.  I believe he had at least one assist, depending on how you score it.

 

But the frosh I really have my eye on is Londen Sears.  

Here is a mountain of raw talent!  

Fairly good with his right, superb with his left.

He played all four years of high school, the old-fashioned way.

 

"... a two-time All-America honoree, he was named as the Ohio Player of the Year in each of his final two campaigns...led his squad to a state title as a senior after advancing to the title game as a sophomore."  

 

If Sears plays all four years of eligibility, he will very likely have an MLS career.  I will lay that bet right now!  His size/speed ratio is fantastic.  

He is quite rough around the edges and really needs some intensive and focused development.  Akron is a great place to receive that sort of attention, the program that turns red chips into blues every damn year.   

But what is his position?  Not sure at this point.

[Zip_ME87]

 

[Zips1991]

On 4/7/2026 at 1:03 PM, Zip_ME87 said:

 

I haven't seen the final standings anywhere. Did we miss out on making the championship match because of the penalty shootout loss to Ohio State? 

[fknbuflobo]

1 hour ago, Zips1991 said:

I haven't seen the final standings anywhere. Did we miss out on making the championship match because of the penalty shootout loss to Ohio State? 

I believe so.

[72 Roo]

3 hours ago, Zips1991 said:

I haven't seen the final standings anywhere. Did we miss out on making the championship match because of the penalty shootout loss to Ohio State? 

You are exactly right. We used the game to check out and develop players. OSU plays to win. Our best against OSU for 90 minutes is no contest.