The University of Akron Athletics
Akron's Amber Kern Recognized on Preseason All-MAC Team by College Sports Madness
August 14 | Women's Soccer
AKRON, Ohio – Junior defender Amber Kern of the Akron women's soccer team has been named a first team preseason All-Mid-American Conference selection by College Sports Madness.
Kern was named a second team All-MAC selection as a sophomore in 2011 when she started all 18 matches in the center of the UA defense. She led a unit that recorded eight shutouts, including five straight in the middle of the season. For her career, Kern has started 35 of the 37 games she has appeared in.
Akron's first regular-season match is this Friday, Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. against Morehead State at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field.
Fans can purchase tickets online anytime at ZipsTickets.com, or from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Mondays through Fridays by either calling 888-99-AKRON (25766) or visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets).
Single-game tickets start at $6 for General Admission, while the Single-Game Family Plan is $20 (General Admission seating). Season tickets are $40. UA students with valid ID will be admitted free of charge.
Akron finished last season with a record of 7-9-2 overall and 4-5-2 in the Mid-American Conference. The Zips, who return seven starters and 20 letter winners, are 11-3-1 in MAC East play since 2009 and have qualified for the last three MAC Tournaments.
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Listed below are the complete preseason All-MAC teams for women's soccer as announced by College Sports Madness.
First Team
F Anina Cicerone, Western Michigan
F Katy Dolesh, Miami
F Rachel MacLeod, Toledo
F Jess Kodiak, Miami
MF Ashley Mejilla, Central Michigan
MF Alexis Tice, Toledo
MF Kayla Zakrzewski, Miami
MF Sarah VonderBrink, Bowling Green
D Natalia Gaitan, Toledo
D Brigit Reder, Ball State
D Bailey Brandon, Central Michigan
D Amber Kern, Akron
GK Stefanie Turner, Central Michigan
F Jasmine Moses, Ball State
F Laura Twidle, Central Michigan
F Angela Vultaggio, Eastern Michigan
F Jessacca Gironda, Kent State
MF Cara Cutaia, Eastern Michigan
MF Frances Boukidis, Northern Illinois
MF Autumn Hawkins, Central Michigan
MF Cathryn Rogers, Ohio
D Kelsey Baskins, Western Michigan
D Estee Outcalt, Central Michigan
D Katie Slaughter, Central Michigan
D Rachael Kravitz, Toledo
GK Ainsley Wheldon, Buffalo
Offensive Player of the Year: Rachel MacLeod, Toledo
Freshman of the Year: Kaila Mack, Ball State
Coach of the Year: Neil Stafford, Central Michigan
