Help is on the way to Vancouver in the form of a young and enigmatic striker named David Egbo. The University of Akron forward was recently selected ninth overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft. Photo Credit: Richard Kruszynski/ISNSoccer.com Egbo registered 21 goals and 13 assists in 35 starts and 56 appearances in three seasons with the Zips. Unsurprisingly he led the MAC in goals and shots per game, and placed second in assists per game in 2019. He helped the Zips
A lot of analysts, media personalities, and major networks have flocked to esports during the pandemic, knowing that esports fill a need for live games. What the general public didn’t realize was that esports has been here all along and that Ohio is quickly becoming the epicenter for the entire gaming community. The University of Akron Esports Director Nate Meeker has built a robust esports program that has grown to be among the nation’s elite. Meeker was ahead of the
University of Akron men’s soccer freshman Joao Moutinho (Lisbon, Portugal) was rewarded for his stellar campaign when Major League Soccer announced on Friday his selection to the 2018 Generation adidas class, confirming the signing of six talented NCAA underclassmen joining professional ranks through the 2018 MLS SuperDraft on Jan. 19 in Philadelphia, Pa. Photo Credit: Richard Kruszynski/ISNSoccer.com Moutinho is a member of a talented 2018 class that also includes Mo Adams (Syracuse University), Francis Atuahene (University of Michigan), Mason Toye (Indiana University), Ema Twumasi (Wake Forest University) and Gordon Wild (University of Maryland). “Joao proved
U.S. Soccer has announced the hiring of Internationals SC Director of Coaching Keri Sarver to a full-time position as the head coach for the U.S. Under-19 Women’s National Team. She will begin her official role on August 1st. “I cannot begin to express how honored and excited I am to begin this new journey with the U.S. Soccer Federation,” Sarver commented. “I look forward to working with highly talented and motivated players and to work alongside the other Youth National Team
Slippery Rock University director of athletics Paul Lueken announced that former University of Akron women’s soccer assistant coach Andy Hoggarth has been named the next head coach of The Rock men’s soccer program. “We are very excited for Andy to become the next head coach of Rock men’s soccer,” said Lueken. “His past experience as a head coach and an assistant coach at the Division I level, along with his familiarity with coaches and recruits in our region will be a great benefit
September 28, 2011 was a historic milestone for the University of Akron’s FirstEnergy Stadium-Cub Cadet Field as a record crowd of 5,819 turned out to watch the Zips take on The Ohio State University in an epic men’s soccer match. Similar crowds of 5,241 (vs. Cleveland State) and 4,301 (vs. New Mexico) also took place in 2011. Those records are likely to be shattered when the Columbus Crew comes to town to play their U.S. Open Cup match on June 17th.
International Soccer Network, LLC is proud to announce Stark County native Keri Sarver as the 2013 ISN Coach of the Year Presented by Korrio. Photo Credit ISNSoccer.com Sarver currently serves on the University of Akron women’s soccer staff in addition to her duties as the Director of Coaching at Internationals Soccer Club. The Jackson HS graduate was a star player at every level, finishing her high school career as a Parade All-American and the school all-time and single-season record holder in goals,
The University of Akron men’s soccer team saw its NCAA Tournament run come to an end in the second round with a 1-0 defeat to No. 9-seed Marquette in freezing temperatures and a rock-hard playing surface at Valley Fields Sunday night. After a scoreless regulation, the Golden Eagles (13-5-2) bagged the Golden Goal in the first overtime period with just 23 seconds left. Coco Navarro, who got free when an Akron defender slipped and fell to the ground, finished a long
One thing is for certain. The University of Akron is known for soccer. Caleb Porter helped put the Zips on the soccer map, but the women’s program is now the program on the rise. The program experienced an encouraging 2012 fall season that showed progress on all fronts, including setting the program record for attendance on September 28th. But the biggest reason for optimism is a strong coaching staff, led by head coach Vernon Croft and assistant Keri Sarver. Many regard Sarver
