2010 Men's Soccer News

June 15, 2011
UA Soccer Venue Renamed FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field
Continuing its more than 50-year philanthropic relationship with the University, FirstEnergy Corporation has made its latest commitment.

June 14, 2011
UA Men's Soccer Residential Camp Nearly Sold Out
Less than 40 spots remain for each week of The University of Akron men’s soccer summer residential camp.

April 7, 2011
Men's Soccer Anounces 2011 Fall Schedule
Ten home games, including visits from three Big Ten Schools, Wake Forest, New Mexico, and a season opener against Cleveland State with historic implications, highlight the fall schedule of the NCAA champion University of Akron men’s soccer team, head coach Caleb Porter announced Thursday.

December 28, 2010
Men's Soccer Announces Generation Adidas Signees
Five underclassmen from The University of Akron men's soccer 2010 national championship team have signed contracts with Generation adidas.

December 24, 2010
Sarkodie Named Soccer America's Player of the Year
University of Akron junior defender Kofi Sarkodie was named Player of the Year by Soccer America Friday.

December 17, 2010
University of Akron Extends Porter's Contract Through 2020
UA announced Friday that Caleb Porter has signed a six-year contract extension that will keep him as the Zips men's soccer head coach through the 2020 season.

December 15, 2010
Inside the Box with Poni: Zips Capture National Championship
For the second straight year, GoZips.com is providing fans, friends and alumni of men's soccer program with an exclusive, inside look at the 2010 Zips all season long.

December 14, 2010
Welcome Rally Canceled Due to Weather
The University of Akron has announced campus will be closed today due to inclement weather.

December 13, 2010
Postgame Quotes NCAA Final
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December 13, 2010
Governor Strickland Congratulates Men's Soccer Team
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland issued the following statement Monday congratulating The University of Akron Men's Soccer Team for winning the national championship.

December 12, 2010
Men's Soccer Lands Two on All-America First Team
University of Akron juniors Darlington Nagbe and Kofi Sarkodie have each been named to the All-America First Team, the NSCAA announced this week.

December 12, 2010
The New Gold Standard: Men's Soccer Captures National Title
The Akron men's soccer team captured the school's first team national championship in any sport on Sunday, using a late goal to defeat Louisville 1-0.

December 11, 2010
Ampaipitakwong Named Winner of Lowes' Senior CLASS Award
University of Akron midfielder Anthony Ampaipitakwong has been selected as the 2010 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award winner for men's soccer.

December 11, 2010
Men's Soccer Returns to National Championship Game
For the second-straight season, the Akron men's soccer team will play for the national championship following a 2-1 victory over Michigan Friday.

December 11, 2010
2010 College Cup Quotes: Akron vs. Michigan
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December 10, 2010
Ampaipitakwong and Korb Invited to 2011 MLS Combine
MLS has announced that midfielder Anthony Ampaipitakwong and defender Chris Korb have been invited to participate in the 2011 adidas MLS Player Combine.

December 10, 2010
Nagbe Named One of Three Finalists for Hermann Trophy
Junior forward Darlington Nagbe, the 2010 Mid-American Conference Player of the Year, is one of three finalists for the Missouri Athletic Club's Hermann Trophy.

December 8, 2010
Fans Fill Stile Field House for Soccer Send Off
Over 1,000 fans visited the Stile Athletics Field House on campus on Tuesday night for a College Cup send-off rally for the Zips men's soccer team.

December 7, 2010
Men's Soccer Readies for Return to College Cup
The third-seeded Zips, who have been defeated just once during the regular run of play in its last 48 matches, will face 10th-seeded Michigan Friday at Harder Stadium.

December 5, 2010
Men's Soccer Takes Down Cal, Returns to College Cup
The University of Akron men's soccer team defeated California, 3-2, in penalty kicks Saturday in front of 3,442 fans at Lee R. Jackson Soccer Field to return to the College Cup.

December 3, 2010
Tickets on Sale Now For Saturday's NCAA Tournament Match
General admission tickets for Saturday's NCAA quarterfinal match between the third-seeded Zips and sixth-seeded California are currently on sale.

December 3, 2010
Men's Soccer Gears Up For NCAA Quarterfinal Match vs. Cal
The University of Akron men's soccer team will host California Saturday at Lee R. Jackson Soccer Field in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament.

December 2, 2010
UA Teammates Named Semifinalists for Hermann Trophy
University of Akron juniors Darlington Nagbe and Kofi Sarkodie are among 15 semifinalists for the 2010 Missouri Athletic Club's Hermann Trophy.

December 2, 2010
Parking Advisory for Athletics Events Saturday
With three sporting events scheduled on campus Saturday, The Department of Athletics wants fans to be aware of the best parking option for the game and venue they will be attending.

November 29, 2010
Mattocks and Nanchoff Garner National Accolades
After helping the Zips advance to the Elite Eight for the second consecutive season, both Darren Mattocks and Michael Nanchoff were recognized Monday.

November 28, 2010
Men's Soccer Takes Down Indiana to Reach Elite Eight
Behind a pair of second-half goals, both coming in a two-minute span, the Zips took down Indiana, 2-1, Sunday to advance to the NCAA quarterfinals for the second straight year.

November 26, 2010
Men's Soccer To Host Indiana in NCAA Third Round Sunday
The Zips, who have been defeated just once during the regular run of play in its last 46 matches, will host Indiana Sunday in the Round of 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

November 24, 2010
Zips Abundant on Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Season
Four University of Akron players earned first team honors and six were recognized overall when Top Drawer Soccer released its Team of the Season Wednesday.

November 23, 2010
Mattocks Named to CSN National Team of the Week
UA freshman Darren Mattocks, who is the sixth-most prolific scorer in the nation, has been named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week.

November 23, 2010
A Message From Head Men's Soccer Coach Caleb Porter
A Message From Head Men's Soccer Coach Caleb Porter

November 22, 2010
Akron Men's Soccer Gameday Central
For the latest information on the Akron Men's Soccer program's road to the 2010 College Cup, visit the Gameday Central page!

November 22, 2010
Men's Soccer Tops WVU, Advances to Round of 16
Fueled by a pair of goals from freshman Darren Mattocks, The third-seeded University of Akron men's soccer team earned a 3-2 victory over West Virginia Sunday.

November 22, 2010
Mattocks Named to TDS National Team of the Week Again
University of Akron freshman Darren Mattocks was named to Top Drawer Soccer's National Team of the Week for the second straight time Monday.

November 20, 2010
Men's Soccer to Host West Virginia in NCAA Tournament Sunday
The third-seeded men's soccer team will make their fourth straight NCAA Tournament appearance when they host West Virginia in second-round action Sunday.

November 18, 2010
Men's Soccer Places Four on Academic All-America Team
Kofi Sarkodie was one of four men's soccer players named to the ESPN Academic All-America Team Thursday, which represents the most in UA history.

November 15, 2010
Men's Soccer Captures Fourth Straight MAC Tournament Title
The Zips captured their fourth consecutive MAC Tournament championship with a commanding 4-0 victory over Western Michigan Sunday at Lee R. Jackson Soccer Field.

November 15, 2010
Men's Soccer Awarded No. 3 Seed For NCAA Tournament
After advancing all the way to the NCAA championship game last year, the Zips will begin their title quest in 2010 as the No. 3 seed at the NCAA Tournament.

November 15, 2010
Mattocks Named to TDS National Team of the Week
Darren Mattocks was named to the National Team of the Week by Top Drawer Soccer Monday.

November 14, 2010
Former Zip Zakuani Gets Call From Congo National Team
Former Zips' star Steve Zakuani, who led the nation in scoring as a sophomore in 2008, has been called in by the Democratic Republic of Congo National Team.

November 13, 2010
Limited Spots Available for Akron Soccer Winter Camp
Limited space remains for The University of Akron men's soccer program's Winter Camp. To reserve your spot, visit www.AkronSoccerCamp.com or download the attached Akron Soccer Camp Registration Form (PDF).

November 13, 2010
Men's Soccer Advances to MAC Final With 3-1 Victory
The top-seeded Zips defeated fourth-seeded Buffalo, 3-1, in the first semifinal game of the MAC Tournament Friday night at Lee R. Jackson Soccer Field.

November 13, 2010
Men's Soccer to Face WMU in MAC Championship Sunday
The Zips will attempt to capture their fourth consecutive MAC Tournament title when they host Western Michigan in the title match Sunday at 4 p.m. at Lee Jackson Field.

November 11, 2010
Men's Soccer to Host Buffalo in MAC Tournament Play Friday
As the top seed at the MAC Tournament, the Zips will host fourth-seeded Buffalo in the first semifinal match Friday at 5 p.m. at Lee R. Jackson Soccer Field.

November 11, 2010
Former Zip Bunbury Named to U.S. Men's National Team
Former University of Akron men's soccer standout Teal Bunbury, the reigning Hermann Trophy winner, was one of 18 players selected by U.S. National Team head coach Bob Bradley to compete against South Africa on Nov. 17th in Cape Town.

November 11, 2010
Men's Soccer Sweeps MAC Postseason Awards
For the fourth straight season, The University of Akron men's soccer team swept the Mid-American Conference specialty awards.

November 9, 2010
Men's Soccer MAC Tournament Tickets on Sale Now
General admission tickets are on sale now for the MAC Men's Soccer Tournament, which will get underway this weekend at Lee R. Jackson Soccer Field.

November 7, 2010
Men's Soccer Defeats Hartwick in Regular Season Finale
The Zips scored a pair of late goals to earn a 2-1 come-from-behind victory against Hartwick in the regular season finale Saturday night at Elmore Field.

November 5, 2010
Men's Soccer to Conclude Regular Season at Hartwick
The No. 2 University of Akron men's soccer team will look to continue building momentum when it heads to Hartwick to play its final game of the regular season Saturday.

November 3, 2010
Men's Soccer Lands Four on All-District Academic Team
Anthony Ampaipitakwong, Chad Barson, David Meves and Kofi Sarkodie were named to the ESPN Academic All-District First Team this week.

November 3, 2010
Men's Soccer Takes Care of Michigan State, 1-0
After suffering its first loss of the season, the Zips got back to basics with a convincing 1-0 victory at Michigan State Wednesday afternoon at Old College Field.

November 2, 2010
Men's Soccer Looks to Bounce Back at Michigan State
The No. 2 University of Akron men's soccer team will continue its three-game road swing to close out the regular season at Michigan State Wednesday.

October 30, 2010
Men's Soccer Featured on Fox 8 News: Watch Here
A documentary-style feature story about The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team appeared during the 6 o'clock hour on Cleveland's Fox 8 News Friday.

October 30, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Upset at Cleveland State, 2-1
The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team was defeated at Cleveland State, 2-1, Saturday afternoon at Krenzler Field.

October 29, 2010
Sarkodie Claims Fourth MAC Scholar-Athlete Award
For the fourth time this season Kofi Sarkodie has been named Mid-American Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Friday.

October 29, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Heads North to Face Vikings Saturday
As one of three unbeaten schools in the nation, The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team will make a short trip north to Cleveland State Saturday.

October 28, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Earns 1-0 Victory Over No. 9 Creighton
A goal by Darlington Nagbe in the 63rd minute proved to be the difference as the Zips earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over No. 9 Creighton Wednesday night.

October 27, 2010
Kitchen, Mattocks Drawing Raves As First-Year Players
Freshmen Darren Mattocks and Perry Kitchen were each singled out as two of the top freshmen in the country by Goal.com Wednesday.

October 26, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer to Host No. 9 Creighton Wednesday on STO
The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team will host No. 9 Creighton Wednesday night at Lee R. Jackson Soccer Field.

October 25, 2010
Sarkodie Garners National Team of the Week Honors
Junior Kofi Sarkodie, a defender on the men's soccer team, was named to National Teams of the Week by both the College Soccer News and Top Drawer Soccer Monday.

October 24, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Captures MAC Regular-Season Title
The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team gutted out a 2-1 victory over Western Michigan Saturday at Lee R. Jackson Soccer Field in front of 3,873 fans.

October 23, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Set to Host WMU in Key MAC Match-Up
The Zips will have a chance to win their sixth-straight Mid-American Conference regular season crown Saturday when Western Michigan comes to Lee R. Jackson Soccer Field.

October 23, 2010
Nanchoff Named MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week
Junior Michael Nanchoff has been named Mid-American Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Friday.

October 20, 2010
Sarkodie's Hat Trick Fuels Soccer's 7-1 Rout of Michigan
Hermann Trophy candidate Kofi Sarkodie recorded Akron's second hat trick in as many games to lead the Zips to a 7-1 victory over Michigan Tuesday night.

October 19, 2010
Mattocks Named MAC Player of the Week For Second Time
Individual accolades continued to roll in for Darren Mattocks as the men's soccer freshman was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Week Tuesday.

October 18, 2010
Soccer's Mattocks and Nanchoff Garner National Accolades
After helping lead the the Zips to a 2-0 week against Penn State and Buffalo, Darren Mattocks and Michael Nanchoff were each recognized by TDS Monday.

October 18, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer to Host Michigan on STO Tuesday
The Zips will look to remain unbeaten in 2010 when Big Ten opponent Michigan comes to newly renovated Lee R. Jackson Soccer Field Tuesday.

October 17, 2010
Mattocks Leads No. 1 Men's Soccer to 4-0 Win vs. Buffalo
Freshman striker Darren Mattocks netted his first hat trick to lead the Zips to a convincing 4-0 victory Saturday night at Lee R. Jackson Soccer Field.

October 16, 2010
Registration Open for Akron Men's Soccer Winter Camp
Registration is now open for the No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer program's Winter Camp.

October 15, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Returns Home to Face Buffalo Saturday
The Zips return to newly renovated Lee R. Jackson Soccer Field to open a four-game homestand against Mid-American Conference foe Buffalo Saturday night.

October 14, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Outlasts Penn State in Double Overtime
A penalty kick by junior Michael Nanchoff in the 107th lifted the Zips to a 2-1, double-overtime victory over Penn State Wednesday night at Jeffrey Field.

October 13, 2010
Men's Soccer at Penn State to Air on SportsRadio 1350 AM
As a reminder, fans can listen to tonight's men's soccer match at Penn State live locally on SportsRadio 1350 AM (WARF), the official flagship station of Zips Athletics.

October 12, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Concludes Road Swing at PSU Wednesday
The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team will complete its three-game road trip at Penn State Wednesday.

October 11, 2010
Mattocks Named to CSN National Team of the Week
After leading the Zips to a pair of road wins last week, freshman Darren Mattocks was named to the National Team of the Week by College Soccer News Monday.

October 9, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Takes Down Northern Illinois, 1-0
Freshman striker Darren Mattocks stayed hot by netting the game-winner as The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team earned a 1-0 victory at Northern Illinois Saturday.

October 8, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Continues Road Trip at NIU Saturday
The Zips will jump back into Mid-American Conference play Saturday when they travel to Northern Illinois for the second leg of their three-game road trip.

October 6, 2010
Zakuani's Sounders Repeat U.S. Open Cup Championship
For the second consecutive season, former University of Akron men's soccer star Steve Zakuani led his Seattle Sounders to the U.S. Open Cup championship

October 6, 2010
Ampaipitakwong Named Finalist for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
Senior Anthony Ampaipitakwong, a midfielder on The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team, is one of 10 finalists for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award.

October 6, 2010
Mattocks Scores Twice as No. 1 Zips Down Oakland, 5-0
The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team used four first-half goals to cruise to a 5-0 win at Oakland Wednesday night at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas.

October 5, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Opens Road Trip at Oakland Wednesday
The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team will start a three-game road swing at Oakland Wednesday. The Zips and Golden Grizzlies will kick off at 7 p.m. (ET)

October 5, 2010
Soccer's Nanchoff Named MAC Player of the Week
Junior Michael Nanchoff, a midfielder on the No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team, was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Week Tuesday.

October 2, 2010
Sarkodie Nets a Pair as No. 1 Zips Ground Owls, 3-0
Kofi Sarkodie scored two goals and Michael Nanchoff recorded three assists as the Zips cruised to a 3-0 victory over Florida Atlantic Friday at Lee Jackson Field.

October 1, 2010
Sarkodie Claims Third MAC Scholar-Athlete Award
For the third time in four weeks Kofi Sarkodie has been named Mid-American Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Friday.

September 30, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Earns 2-2 Tie at No. 19 Ohio State
The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team played No. 19 Ohio State to a 2-2 tie Wednesday night at Jesse Owens Memorial Field.

September 30, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer To Host Florida Atlantic Friday
The University of Akron men's soccer team will resume Mid-American Conference play Friday when Florida Atlantic comes to newly renovated Lee Jackson Field.

September 28, 2010
Men's Soccer to Take Shutout Streak to No. 19 Ohio State
The University of Akron men's soccer team, the consensus No. 1 in the country, will head down I-71 to take on in-state rival No. 19 Ohio State Wednesday night.

September 28, 2010
Zips Soccer Programs "Kick for a Cure" this Friday
In conjunction with this Friday's double header at Lee Jackson Field, the UA men's and women's soccer teams will be participating in a kick

September 27, 2010
Men's Soccer Game at Ohio State to Air on 1350 AM
SportsRadio 1350 AM (WARF), the flagship station for University of Akron Athletics, will carry a live broadcast of Wednesday night's men's soccer game at Ohio State.

September 27, 2010
Ampaipitakwong Named to CSN National Team of the Week
Anthony Ampaipitakwong was named to the National Team of the Week by College Soccer News Monday.

September 24, 2010
Men's Soccer Nabs Third Straight Scholar-Athlete of the Week
For the third consecutive period, men's soccer has been awarded Scholar-Athlete of the Week with this week's honor going to sophomore defender Chad Barson.

September 24, 2010
Tonight's Akron-Tulsa Men's Soccer Match Sold Out
Tickets for the general public for tonight's soccer match between the No. 1-ranked UA men's team and No. 2-ranked Tulsa have sold out.

September 24, 2010
Men's Soccer Tops Tulsa 4-0 in Front of Record Crowd
The No. 1-ranked Akron men's soccer team defeated No. 2-ranked Tulsa 4-0 on Friday night before a sold out crowd at Lee #$%^Jackson Field.

September 23, 2010
Friday?s Men?s Soccer Match With Tulsa Nearing Sellout
Less that 200 general admission tickets remain for Friday's soccer match between the No. 1-ranked UA men's team and No. 2-ranked Tulsa.

September 22, 2010
Ampaipitakwong Named MAC Co-Player of the Week
Senior midfielder Anthony Ampaipitakwong has been named Mid-American Conference Co-Player of the Week, the league office announced recently.

September 21, 2010
Prorated GA Season Tickets Available for Men's Soccer
General admission season tickets for the six remaining University of Akron men's soccer home games are on sale now for $45, the Athletics Department announced Tuesday.

September 20, 2010
Trio of Zips Named to TDS National Team of the Week
Three standouts from The University of Akron men's soccer team were named to Top Drawer Soccer's National Team of the Week Monday.

September 19, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Tames Bearcats, Extends Shutout Streak
The Zips used an early goal to put away Cincinnati, 1-0, and win The University of Akron Tournament Sunday at newly renovated Lee Jackson Field.

September 17, 2010
Sarkodie Claims MAC Male Scholar-Athlete of the Week Again
For the second consecutive week, Kofi Sarkodie has been named Mid-American Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Week.

September 17, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Opens New Field With 3-0 Victory
The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team cruised to a 3-0 victory over Cal State Northridge Friday night before a sold out crowd of 4,200 at newly renovated Lee Jackson Field.

September 16, 2010
Men's Soccer Set to Open Newly Renovated Lee Jackson Field
The University of Akron men's soccer team, the consensus No. 1 in the country, will host The University of Akron Tournament this weekend at the newly renovated Lee Jackson Field.

September 15, 2010
Men's Soccer Well Represented in TDS Top 100 Player Rankings
The University of Akron men's soccer team has 10 players represented in Top Drawer Soccer's National Top 100 rankings, which was released Wednesday.

September 15, 2010
Tickets Still Available for University of Akron Tournament
Although grandstand seating has been sold out for the UA men's soccer season, tickets still remain for this weekend's University of Akron Tournament.

September 13, 2010
Men's Soccer to Host Youth Clinic on Sept. 19
The University of Akron men's soccer program will host a youth clinic following the Zips' home game against Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 19.

September 11, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Tops Bowling Green, 2-0, in MAC Opener
The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team used a pair of second-half goals to defeat Bowling Green, 2-0, Saturday afternoon at Cochrane Field.

September 10, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer To Begin MAC Play at BGSU Saturday
The University of Akron men's soccer team, the consensus No. 1 in the country, will begin Mid-American Conference play at Bowling Green Saturday.

September 10, 2010
Sarkodie Named MAC Male Scholar Athlete of the Week
University of Akron junior Kofi Sarkodie has been named Mid-American Conference Male Scholar Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Friday.

September 9, 2010
Men's Soccer Reserved Season Tickets Sold Out for 2010
Although the home opener is more than a week away, all reserved season tickets for the men's soccer team's eight-game home schedule are sold out.

September 8, 2010
NSCAA Selects Nagbe as National Player of the Week
National accolades continued to roll in for Zips as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) named Darlington Nagbe National Player of the Week Wednesday.

September 7, 2010
Sarkodie Named CSN National Player of the Week
Kofi Sarkodie, a junior defender and Hermann Trophy candidate from the No-1-ranked men's soccer team, has been named National Player of the Week by the College Soccer News.

September 7, 2010
Meves Garners TDS National Team of the Week Honors
David Meves, a sophomore goalkeeper from The University of Akron men's soccer team, has been named to Top Drawer Soccer's National Team of the Week.

September 7, 2010
Nagbe Claims MAC Player of the Week Honors
Junior striker Darlington Nagbe was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Week Tuesday.

September 5, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Locks Down No. 3 Wake Forest, 2-0
The No. 1 University of Akron men's soccer team improved to 2-0 on the young season with a dominating 2-0 victory at No. 3 Wake Forest Sunday night at Spry Stadium.

September 4, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Shuts Out No. 4 North Carolina in Opener
The No. 1 Zips officially kicked off the 2010 season in convincing fashion with a 3-0 victory over No. 4 North Carolina Friday night at Fetzer Field.

September 4, 2010
No. 1 Men's Soccer Continues ACC Swing at No. 3 Wake Forest
The Zips, ranked preseason No. 1 in the country by the NSCAA, Soccer America, College Soccer News and Soccer Times, will face No. 3 Wake Forest Sunday in Winston-Salem.

September 3, 2010
Men's Soccer Set to Kick Off 2010 in North Carolina
The Zips, ranked preseason No. 1 in the country by the NSCAA, Soccer America, College Soccer News and Soccer Times, will officially kick off its 2010 campaign in North Carolina this weekend.

September 2, 2010
Trio of UA Freshmen Earn Marks From College Soccer News
Three players who are expected to make their collegiate debuts for The University of Akron men's soccer team this weekend were recognized by College Soccer News Thursday.

September 2, 2010
Sports Illustrated Profiles Caleb Porter on SI.com
University of Akron men's soccer head coach Caleb Porter, the 2009 NSCAA Coach of the Year, was the feature of an article by Andy Kroll on SportsIllustrated.com.

August 29, 2010
Men's Soccer Defeated 2-1 at South Florida in Exhibition
The Zips dominated South Florida in every statistical category except the most important one in a 2-1 defeat Saturday at USF Soccer Stadium.

August 27, 2010
Men's Soccer Picked to Repeat in MAC, Will Play USF Saturday
The Zips, ranked preseason No. 1 in three of the four major polls, were the unanimous choice to win the MAC in a vote of the league's head coaches.

August 26, 2010
Men's Soccer Cruises to 3-1 Exhibition Win Over VCU
Hermann Trophy candidate Kofi Sarkodie found the net twice to lead the top-ranked Zips to a 3-1 exhibition victory over VCU at newly renovated Lee Jackson Field Wednesday night.

August 26, 2010
Men's Soccer Ranked Preseason No. 1 by Soccer America
Fresh off its 3-1 exhibition victory over VCU, the University of Akron men's soccer team has been ranked preseason No. 1 by Soccer America.

August 26, 2010
Men's Soccer Leads the Way with Four All-Americans
Anthony Ampaipitakwong, Darlington Nagbe, Kofi Sarkodie and Zarek Valentin ? were named to the Preseason All-America Team by Soccer America Thursday.

August 24, 2010
Men's Soccer Set to Host VCU in Exhibition Opener
The top-ranked Zips will host VCU Wednesday night in an exhibition match at newly renovated Lee Jackson Field starting at 7:30 p.m.

August 23, 2010
Men's Soccer Recruits Ranked No. 2 in Nation by CSN
The University of Akron men's soccer team's 2010 recruiting class has been ranked No. 2 in the country, according to College Soccer News.

August 22, 2010
Sarkodie Nets A Pair of Goals In Intra-Squad Scrimmage
Kofi Sarkodie found the net twice to help lead the starters to a 4-0 lead over the reserves after the first 45 minutes of play in an intra-squad scrimmage Saturday night at Schrank Field.

August 20, 2010
Akron Insider: Lee Jackson Soccer Field Taking Shape
Akron Insider Josh Harris checks in with another update on the progress of newly renovated Lee Jackson Soccer Field.

August 20, 2010
Ampaipitakwong Named to Lowe's Senior CLASS Watch List
Senior Anthony Ampaipitakwong is one of 30 soccer student-athletes selected from a nationwide pool named to the 2010 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award watch list.

August 19, 2010
Porter, Nanchoff Featured in Top Drawer Soccer Podcast
Head coach Caleb Porter and Zips junior midfielder Michael Nanchoff were the featured guests of an in-depth interview on Top Drawer Soccer's College Soccer Review Thursday.

August 19, 2010
Akron Defenders Earn Praise In Sports Illustrated Article
Four University of Akron men's soccer standouts ? Kofi Sarkodie, Chad Barson, Zarek Valentin and Perry Kitchen ? and Zips head coach Caleb Porter are featured in an article on SI.com.

August 18, 2010
Men's Soccer Preseason Training Camp Underway
The University of Akron men's soccer team wrapped up a two-and-a-half hour session Wednesday morning at Shrank Field as part of its preparation for the 2010 season.

August 13, 2010
Men's Soccer to Host Open Intra-Squad Scrimmage
The No. 1-ranked University of Akron men's soccer team will host an intra-squad training game on Saturday, Aug. 21, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET

August 11, 2010
Akron Soccer Lands Three on Hermann Trophy Watch List
Three members of The University of Akron men's soccer team were named to the Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Watch List Wednesday.

August 10, 2010
Men's Soccer Draws Top Ranking from Preseason Coaches Poll
The University of Akron men's soccer program was ranked No. 1 in the nation according to a preseason poll conducted by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

August 5, 2010
2009 University of Akron Men's Soccer Highlight Video
Akron Men's Soccer: The Tradition Continues

August 5, 2010
Trio of Zips Named to CSN Preseason All-America Team
Anthony Ampaipitakwong, Darlington Nagbe and Kofi Sarkodie were named to the College Soccer News Preseason All-America Team Thursday.

August 4, 2010
Men's Soccer Ranked No. 1 in CSN Preseason Top 30 Poll
The University of Akron men's soccer team is ranked No. 1 in the nation according to a preseason top 30 poll conducted by College Soccer News.

August 1, 2010
Akron Soccer Blog: Former Zips Taking MLS by Storm
Former Zips' soccer standouts Teal Bunbury, Blair Gavin, Ben Zemanski and Steve Zakuani continue to represent The University of Akron well for their respective Major League Soccer teams.

July 31, 2010
Zips Help Lead U.S. U-20's to Milk Cup Championship
Zarek Valentin and Perry Kitchen each played crucial roles in leading the U.S. Under-20 National Team to a convincing 3-0 victory over host Northern Ireland Friday.

July 29, 2010
UA Soccer Standouts Help Guide U.S. to U-20 Finals
Two defenders from the men's soccer team have been instrumental in leading the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team to the championship game in Northern Ireland.

July 26, 2010
Akron Soccer Blog: Bunbury, Zakuani Lead Teams to Victory
Two former UA teammates, Teal Bunbury and Steve Zakuani each led their respective Major League Soccer teams to impressive wins Sunday.

July 19, 2010
Follow Coach Porter on Twitter!
University of Akron fans and supporters of the men's soccer program can now follow 2009 NSCAA Coach of the Year Caleb Porter on Twitter all year long.

July 15, 2010
Akron Soccer Season Tickets Selling in Record Fashion
Chair-back seating for the upcoming UA men's soccer season is at 90 percent capacity, while nearly 60 percent of all reserved season tickets have been sold in one week.

July 7, 2010
Men's Soccer Gearing Up for Return to College Cup
The men's soccer team took the college world by storm last fall, putting together one of the greatest seasons in NCAA history and advancing all the way to the national championship game.

July 7, 2010
Men's Soccer Season Ticket Packages
Men's Soccer Season Ticket Packages

July 6, 2010
Akron Soccer Announces 2010 Season Ticket Packages
The University of Akron Department of Athletics announced its season ticket packages for the 2010 men's and women's soccer home schedule Tuesday.

July 6, 2010
Akron Insider: Soccer Field Sod Installation Complete
To help chronicle the Lee Jackson Soccer Field renovations, Akron Insider Josh Harris checks in with his first Akron Soccer Blog.

June 29, 2010
Phase II of Lee Jackson Soccer Field Renovation Announced
The on-going renovations at Lee Jackson Soccer Field will now include a new grandstand - featuring both chair-back and bleacher-back seating.

June 22, 2010
Incoming Soccer Freshman Earns Prestigious Track Award
Gabe Genovesi, who signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the University of Akron men's soccer team next fall, has been named Wisconsin Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year.

June 9, 2010
2009-10 Year in ROO-view: Men's Soccer
The Akron men's soccer team defeated North Carolina in penalty kicks to advance to the national championship game for the second time in school history in front of nearly 9,000 fans.

June 4, 2010
Residential Camp Sold Out; Day Camp Space Available
The UA men's soccer team's Residential Camp, which will be held on campus from July 11-15, is completely sold out, head coach Caleb Porter announced Friday.

May 28, 2010
Incoming Freshmen Earn Top Honors From IMG Academy
Two incoming freshmen for the UA men's soccer team ? Reinaldo Brenes and Martin Ontiveros ? each earned highly regarded honors from the IMG Soccer Academy.

May 26, 2010
Registration Limited for Men's Soccer Instructional Camp
Limited space remains for the University of Akron men's soccer team's Residential Camp, which will be held on campus from July 11-15.

May 14, 2010
Akron Soccer Blog: 2010 Recruits Capturing Headlines
University of Akron men's soccer coach Caleb Porter and his staff have prided themselves in bringing the top talent in the country to campus since arriving in 2006.

May 7, 2010
Zips Among Elite Company on U-20 National Team
The University of Akron will be the only college team represented when the United States under-20 men's national team competes in Holland later this month.

April 29, 2010
Akron Soccer Blog: Former Zips Representing UA Well
Four former University of Akron men's soccer players have wasted little time making names for themselves in the professional ranks.

April 28, 2010
Men's Soccer Announces 2010 Fall Schedule
The University of Akron men's soccer team officially announced its 2010 fall schedule Wednesday.

April 26, 2010
First Phase of Lee Jackson Soccer Field Renovation Underway
The first phase of renovations has begun at Lee Jackson Soccer Field, the home of the University of Akron men's and women's soccer teams.

April 25, 2010
Lighting Halts Final Spring Match for Men's Soccer
The UA men's soccer team led Indiana 1-0 in the first half of its final contest of the spring before the game was canceled due to lightning late Saturday night.

April 18, 2010
Men's Soccer Suffers First Defeat of Spring
The University of Akron men's soccer team suffered its first loss of the spring season, falling 3-1 to Maryland in an exhibition match at Ludwig Field Sunday.

April 11, 2010
Men's Soccer Earns Scoreless Tie at West Virginia
A shorthanded UA men's soccer team benefited from another dominating defensive performance in a 0-0 tie against West Virginia at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium Saturday.

March 28, 2010
Men's Soccer Sweeps Exhibition Doubleheader in Michigan
The Zips improved to 3-0 this spring with a doubleheader sweep over Michigan and Oakland University Saturday at the annual College Cup, hosted by the Michigan Bucks.

March 25, 2010
Incoming Freshmen Featured by Top Drawer Soccer
Reinaldo Brenes and Martin Onitveros, two incoming freshmen for the University of Akron men's soccer team, were recently featured in an article by Dan Tierney on Top Drawer Soccer.

March 24, 2010
Trio of UA Defenders Picked for U-20 Competition
Three members of the University of Akron men's soccer team have been selected for the United States Under-20 Men's National Team, U.S. Soccer announced recently.

March 10, 2010
Registration Open for Akron Soccer Summer Camp
The UA men's soccer team will host its annual instructional camp this summer, once again providing participants the opportunity to develop their skills.

March 8, 2010
Nagbe Nets Hat Trick in Exhibition Opener
Fueled by a hat trick from Darlington Nagbe, the University of Akron men's soccer team rolled to a 4-1 victory at Cleveland State Sunday at Krenzler Field.

March 4, 2010
Akron Soccer Alum Launches Non-Profit Foundation
Former UA men's soccer star Steve Zakuani, who overcame much adversity to become the No. 1 overall pick of the 2009 Major League Soccer Draft, is giving back.

February 25, 2010
Men's Soccer Officially Announces 2010 Signing Class
University of Akron head men's soccer coach Caleb Porter officially announced the 2010 Zips' signing class Thursday.

February 23, 2010
Men's Soccer Announces Walk-On Tryouts
The University of Akron men's soccer team will hold walk-on tryouts in the Stile Athletics Field House on Saturday, March 6th, from 4-6 p.m.

February 17, 2010
Men's Soccer Announces Spring Schedule
Following its record-setting fall season, the 2009 NCAA national finalist University of Akron men's soccer team announced its 2010 spring schedule Wednesday.

February 17, 2010
Akron Insider: C.J.'s Corner Kicks
University of Akron senior C.J. Kaufman returns with his final installment of his student-athlete blog. Read it here!

January 16, 2010
Porter Named NSCAA National Coach of the Year
UA's Caleb Porter was named National Coach of the Year for NCAA Division I at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America awards banquet late Friday night.

January 15, 2010
Bunbury, Gavin, Zemanski Selected in 2010 MLS SuperDraft
Three starters from last season's record-setting men's soccer campaign, Teal Bunbury, Blair Gavin and Ben Zemanski were selected in the 2010 Major League Soccer SuperDraft Thursday.

January 13, 2010
Dates Announced for Men's Soccer Winter Camps
The University of Akron men's soccer program will once again host a number of instructional camps this winter with sessions for every age group and skill level.

January 9, 2010
UA's Bunbury Wins Hermann Trophy Award
University of Akron men's soccer star Teal Bunbury was awarded the 2009 Hermann Trophy Friday night at the Missouri Athletic Club.

January 7, 2010
Men's Soccer Academic All-MAC Team Announced
UA men's soccer standouts Teal Bunbury, Kofi Sarkodie and Ben Zemanski have been named to the Academic All-Mid-American Conference Team, the league office announced Thursday.

January 6, 2010
Postseason Awards Abound for Men's Soccer
Postseason accolades continued to roll in over the holidays for the University of Akron men's soccer team following the greatest season in school history.