The University of Akron Athletics
2017 Akron Men's Soccer Roster
Petno, Braden

Jersey Number 29
Braden Petno
- Position:
- F
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 180
- Hometown:
- Hudson, Ohio
- High School:
- Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
Bio
2018: Appeared in 11 matches for the Zips and recorded a goal on two shots...registered his first collegiate goal in the 85th minute of Akron’s 5-1 victory past No. 4 Michigan State in the semifinals of the College Cup (Dec. 7)...posted first collegiate shot in a 1-0 win over No. 8 Creighton (Oct. 16).
PRIOR TO AKRON: Played for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy and earned valuable playing experience with the Internationals Academy of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy...a four-year letterwinner, he garnered second-team all-state and first-team all-district accolades as a senior after leading the Royals a 10-6-2 record, while leading the team in scoring with 23 goals.
PERSONAL: Born May 9, 1998...majoring in mechanical engineering...son of Dave and Laurel Petno.
2018 ACCOLADES: Named an Academic All-MAC selection.
2017: Didn’t appear in a match for the Zips.PRIOR TO AKRON: Played for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy and earned valuable playing experience with the Internationals Academy of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy...a four-year letterwinner, he garnered second-team all-state and first-team all-district accolades as a senior after leading the Royals a 10-6-2 record, while leading the team in scoring with 23 goals.
PERSONAL: Born May 9, 1998...majoring in mechanical engineering...son of Dave and Laurel Petno.
2025 Akron Zips Men's Soccer Post-Game Press Conference vs. Saint Louis - 9/23/25
Wednesday, September 24
2025 Akron Zips Men's Soccer Post-Game Press Conference vs. UConn - 9/19/25
Saturday, September 20
2025 Akron Zips Men's Soccer - Post-Game Comments at Vermont - 9/13/25
Sunday, September 14
2025 Akron Zips Men's Soccer Post-Game Press Conference vs. Western Michigan - 9/9/2025
Wednesday, September 10