The 2014 college soccer season officially is underway on the University of Akron campus. Early this morning the Zips hit the pitch for the first time with coaches watching over. With the seniors leading practice the first few weeks of August, this practice provided the coaches the first opportunity to see what they have to work with. With almost 30 new soccer balls, bright new pinnies, amongst other necessitates the team was in good spirits to start the day off. “The balls
MLS academies shine at 2014 MLS All-Star events The 2014 MLS All Star weekend was exciting on and off the pitch. Not only did the MLS All-Stars beat German champs Bayern Munich 2-1, but also this week’s festivities included the first-ever Chipotle Homegrown game. Featuring some of the young, up and coming talent in the USA’s top league, it brings up the question of how much longer college soccer will be relevant. With MLS clubs across the country pumping more funds
The inaugural season for the Columbus Eagles of the WPSL is over, but the Eagles and head coach Mark Wise have much to look forward to in the future. Even after finishing the last season winless, Wise was very optimistic about his team’s continued drive for excellence. Heading into the summer of 2014, the Eagles were not quite sure of the level of competition. Being in their first season in the WPSL, Wise along with his team had to prepare quickly
In what head coach Terry Nicholl calls a great first season, the Lions were able to continuously play at a high level. The Lions started both the first and last games slowly and fought back to draw. Those games were a good way to describe his team, according to the former Crewe Alexandra and Sheffield United player. “I thought we overall had a very solid first season. We came out the blocks in our first game with a slow start, and
Crew lose a heartbreaker in the waning moments of the match Photo Credit: Kevin Cross/ISNSoccer.com With seconds to spare in Wednesday’s match, the Columbus Crew let in a late goal, sending the team to their second consecutive loss. Kansas City midfielder Benny Feilhaber’s long distance strike in the 93rd minute was the difference maker, giving Sporting Kansas City a 2-1 victory. In a match of few opportunities the Crew were not able to convert key scoring chances. Early on, the Crew were
It was an exciting 2014 season for the AFC Cleveland Royals, but their hopes of making a playoff run came to a halt after losing to the Erie Admirals 2-1. With a great home crowd on Fan Appreciation Day, the Royals came out hot as they were able to dominate the opening moments of the match. Within the opening minutes, forward Vinny Bell and left back Robbie Dambrot were able to put shots on goal. Vinny Bell used his size and strength
The AFC Cleveland Royals fought the Fort Pitt Regiment to a tough 1-1 draw Wednesday night, after a late Vinny Bell goal evened up the score line. In a true Northeast Ohio fashion, the Cleveland Royals used grit and determination to pull out a draw. Needing every chance they could take, the Royals finally broke through in the 86th minute on a Bell goal. With Fort Pitt stifling key offensive opportunities all night, the Royals knew how important getting a point
Brazilian hopes of World Cup glory end in agony It took only 11 minutes for the Germans to score and they never looked back. Playing under the lights against the home nation Brazil, Germany was able to score five times in 18 minutes, and twice more in the second half to pummel Brazil 7-1. In a truly German fashion, Brazil was picked apart from the start in one of the worst defeats in Brazilian history. The team tactical superiority displayed by Germany
The AFC Cleveland Royals capped off their Fourth of July weekend with some fireworks of their own, securing a key three points as the playoffs near. First half goals from Adam Mitchell and TJ Welch helped the Royals defeat the Erie Admirals 2-1. Tonight’s match was a tale of two halves. In the first 45 minutes tonight the show was all Royals. From the opening minutes tonight, the Cleveland passing attack was on target. Midfielders Antonio Manfut and Smart Osadolar and