Santa Barbara, CA In a big time game for the famous RPI points, the Gauchos came from behind to
hand the Akron Zips their first loss of the season on national television. Â It was a huge game for
UCSB who was coming off consecutive conference losses. Â This morale booster needs to carry over to
conference play resuming this week.
Caleb Porter is the captain of the Akron ship and has them playing Barcelona type soccer. US
National Team coach to be? Let's hope so!
Northridge, CA Game 2 of our college season coverage involving the defending national champion
Akron Zips couldn't have come at a better time. Caleb Porter's team gave me a clear reminder that
"it can be done at the collegiate level.
Scott Caldwell's goal in the 79th minute gave Akron a 1-0 win over previously unbeaten Louisville
for its first national title.
The Zips, who had finished second in 1986 and 2009, survived a wild finish during which goalie
Scott Meves and defender Chad Barson were called up to make desperation saves.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. The second year back to the College Cup was definitely the charm for the
Akron Zips' men's soccer team. A 1-0 win over Louisville gave Akron its first NCAA championship in
any sport. "It's been a long journey," Akron head coach Caleb Porter said. "It started Dec. 14
(2009) with a [.
Akron's College Cup win could mean big things for next month's SuperDraft. (AP photo)
This time of year is always dedicated to the College Cup and those young guys that are thinking
of going pro to MLS. I won't lie this is probably one of my favorite times of the MLS calendar
because of it.
