Youth New Zealand international Cameron Knowles was the first 'Zip' to be drafted and play in MLS when he appeared for the Real Salt Lake against the Los Angeles Galaxy on June 22, 2007. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. The team has finished first in the conference every year since, and reached the national semi-final in 2015. Players: 34 pro players. The Akron Zips men's soccer team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of the University of Akron. Seasons: 35 (1975 to 2020) Record (W-L-T): 150-242-3 Conferences: MAC, Ind Conf. R-So. For his own workouts, he's had to get a little creative during the coronavirus pandemic. In 1971, the university purchased the stadium for $1 … Skip To Main Content. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. This category is for American football players at the University of Akron. That's kind of how I've had to do it my whole career.". That's kind of how I've had to do it my whole career.". Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. Data Provided By Do you have a sports website? Akron NFL/AFL Alumni; All Drafted Players; Players' Pro Stats; Other Akron Links. [1] In 1986, the men's soccer team gained the most exposure in the NCAA tournament, finishing second to Duke by a score of 1–0. LB 5'9" 205 lbs. "There was a stigma on me that I couldn't run," he joked. The Zips recorded their first sellout in the Rubber Bowl on September 30, 1961. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Akron is regularly ranked in the Top 10 NSCAA collegiate men's soccer poll. Bowl Record: 3 Bowls, 1-2, .333 W-L% (Major Bowls), Ranked in AP Poll: 0 Times (Preseason), 0 Times (Final), 0 Weeks (Total), Stadium: InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field (cap. "If I do get picked in a round, that's great," Lako told Matt Kaulig. Perhaps the most notable of them was linebacker John Lako, one of the leading tacklers in the country. With the NFL Draft this weekend, several current Zips were waiting to see if their name would be called. "I've gotten multiple responses off of that.". Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Credit: Matt Marton/AP. akron Akron Zips football players discuss NFL dreams . Akron Zips football players discuss NFL dreams WKYC Staff 4/26/2020. "If I don't, I'll find a way to make it work. None of the three players heard their name called during the seven rounds of the draft, but their journey isn't over yet: All teams will be inquiring to all undrafted free agents about possible contracts and training camp invites. He says he's able to run the 40-yard dash in about 4.5 seconds, not bad for a linebacker. As a senior in 2019, Lako tallied 138 total tackles (9.5 for a loss) and a sack, and also returned an interception 64 yards for a touchdown. "I've been using paint cans to squat," he laughed, adding that everything shut down right before the Zips' scheduled pro day. [5], The AK-ROWDIES are a student organization which cheer on sports teams in various sports at the university. Find out more. Parry eventually led the team to nine Ohio College Soccer Association titles as well as six NCAA playoff appearances. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. "I'm just consistently around the ball in clutch time. FirstEnergy Stadium–Cub Cadet Field attendance: 5,819 vs. Louis and Freda Stile Athletic Field House, This page was last edited on 5 August 2020, at 07:52.