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Akron Men’s Soccer Unveils Challenging Spring Exhibition Schedule
February 21 | Men's Soccer
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UPDATED 2022 AKRON MEN'S SOCCER SPRING ROSTER (PDF)
AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron men's soccer team will face a challenging spring exhibition schedule, one that includes three matches at FirstEnergy Stadium, Zips' 10th-year head coach Jared Embick announced on Monday.
Akron is set to return seven starters in 2022, including 2021 All-Mid-American Conference performers, sophomores Dyson Clapier (Layton, Utah) and Malik Henry (Hamilton, Ontario) and junior Ryan Kingsford (Herne Bay, England), from a squad that advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the 34th time in program history.
Akron will take part in the third-year College Spring League this spring and face divisional rivals Cleveland State (March 6), Michigan (March 13) and Bowling Green (April 10). Cross-divisional opponents include Dayton, Louisville, Marshall and Ohio State with all eight teams converging on Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus as part of Championship Saturday on April 16.
The exhibition games are part of the squad's non-championship spring season with results and statistics not counting towards NCAA play.
Akron opens its spring slate battling Athlete Institute, a Canadian club team, in an exhibition contest at the Schrank Practice Field on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m.
The Zips then commence the month of March traveling to Cleveland to square off versus Cleveland State and Akron City FC on Sunday, March 6. Game times at the Dome at Krenzler Field are set for 3 and 6 p.m., respectively.
Akron welcomes Michigan to FirstEnergy Stadium for a 5 p.m. showdown against the Wolverines on Sunday, March 13.
The Zips kick off the month of April traveling to Moon Township, Pa., to square off versus Robert Morris on Saturday, April 2 at 3 p.m.
Akron concludes home exhibition competition hosting a doubleheader on Sunday, April 10 at FirstEnergy Stadium versus Bowling Green and Notre Dame College at 5 and 7:30 p.m., respectively.
The Zips conclude their spring traveling down I-71 for Championship Saturday in the College Spring League at Historic Crew Stadium on Saturday, April 16, as the top-two teams in each division will vie for the league title, while the second-, third- and fourth-place squads will square off against one another in consolation play.
All spring exhibition contests at FirstEnergy Stadium are open to the public and free of charge.
2022 Akron Men's Soccer Spring Exhibition Schedule
Thur., Feb. 24 – vs. Athlete Institute, Schrank Practice Field, 10:30 a.m.
Sun., March 6 - at Cleveland State – Cleveland, Ohio, 3 p.m.
vs. Akron City FC – Cleveland, Ohio, 6 p.m.
Sun., March 13 – vs. Michigan, FirstEnergy Stadium, 5 p.m.
Sat., April 2 – at Robert Morris – Moon Township, Pa., 3 p.m.
Sun., April 10 – vs. Bowling Green, FirstEnergy Stadium, 5 p.m.
vs. Notre Dame College, FirstEnergy Stadium, 7:30 p.m.
Sat., April 16 – at College Spring League Finals, Columbus, Ohio – TBA
Deposits of $50 are now being taken for new 2022 season tickets. Fans with questions about new or existing season tickets for the 2022 campaign may call, email (tickets@uakron.edu) or text the C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at 1-888-99-AKRON (25766) or visiting 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) Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UPDATED 2022 AKRON MEN'S SOCCER SPRING ROSTER (PDF)
AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron men's soccer team will face a challenging spring exhibition schedule, one that includes three matches at FirstEnergy Stadium, Zips' 10th-year head coach Jared Embick announced on Monday.
Akron is set to return seven starters in 2022, including 2021 All-Mid-American Conference performers, sophomores Dyson Clapier (Layton, Utah) and Malik Henry (Hamilton, Ontario) and junior Ryan Kingsford (Herne Bay, England), from a squad that advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the 34th time in program history.
Akron will take part in the third-year College Spring League this spring and face divisional rivals Cleveland State (March 6), Michigan (March 13) and Bowling Green (April 10). Cross-divisional opponents include Dayton, Louisville, Marshall and Ohio State with all eight teams converging on Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus as part of Championship Saturday on April 16.
The exhibition games are part of the squad's non-championship spring season with results and statistics not counting towards NCAA play.
Akron opens its spring slate battling Athlete Institute, a Canadian club team, in an exhibition contest at the Schrank Practice Field on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m.
The Zips then commence the month of March traveling to Cleveland to square off versus Cleveland State and Akron City FC on Sunday, March 6. Game times at the Dome at Krenzler Field are set for 3 and 6 p.m., respectively.
Akron welcomes Michigan to FirstEnergy Stadium for a 5 p.m. showdown against the Wolverines on Sunday, March 13.
The Zips kick off the month of April traveling to Moon Township, Pa., to square off versus Robert Morris on Saturday, April 2 at 3 p.m.
Akron concludes home exhibition competition hosting a doubleheader on Sunday, April 10 at FirstEnergy Stadium versus Bowling Green and Notre Dame College at 5 and 7:30 p.m., respectively.
The Zips conclude their spring traveling down I-71 for Championship Saturday in the College Spring League at Historic Crew Stadium on Saturday, April 16, as the top-two teams in each division will vie for the league title, while the second-, third- and fourth-place squads will square off against one another in consolation play.
All spring exhibition contests at FirstEnergy Stadium are open to the public and free of charge.
2022 Akron Men's Soccer Spring Exhibition Schedule
Thur., Feb. 24 – vs. Athlete Institute, Schrank Practice Field, 10:30 a.m.
Sun., March 6 - at Cleveland State – Cleveland, Ohio, 3 p.m.
vs. Akron City FC – Cleveland, Ohio, 6 p.m.
Sun., March 13 – vs. Michigan, FirstEnergy Stadium, 5 p.m.
Sat., April 2 – at Robert Morris – Moon Township, Pa., 3 p.m.
Sun., April 10 – vs. Bowling Green, FirstEnergy Stadium, 5 p.m.
vs. Notre Dame College, FirstEnergy Stadium, 7:30 p.m.
Sat., April 16 – at College Spring League Finals, Columbus, Ohio – TBA
Deposits of $50 are now being taken for new 2022 season tickets. Fans with questions about new or existing season tickets for the 2022 campaign may call, email (tickets@uakron.edu) or text the C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at 1-888-99-AKRON (25766) or visiting 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) Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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