From College To MLS
by (Analysis | Soccer America - December 16)
For the time being at least, Caleb Porter won't be leaving the University of Akron for MLS's D.C. United. Only four coaches have left college jobs to take heading coaching positions in MLS. Two of them haven't done too badly, winning four MLS titles and taking teams to the final eight times. more details | go to article
Porter Stays At Akron
by (Profile/Interview | Soccer America - December 16)
Akron Zip fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Coach Caleb Porter is going nowhere. more details | go to article
Porter Staying Put
by (Profile/Interview | Akron Beacon Journal - December 16)
In a move that stunned the soccer world, Caleb Porter signed a new five-year contract with Akron. more details | go to article
Cavaliers’ Well-Positioned For Soccer Title Run In 2010
by (Commentary | Richmond Times Dispatch - December 15)
As the Virginia soccer team gathered at midfield for a team photo with the national championship trophy, a yell came out from the back row. "This one's for U-Hall." more details | go to article
UVa'’s Many Happy Returns
by (Commentary | Charlottesville Daily Progress - December 15)
For a sports team, the bus ride home following a game can run the gamut of emotions. There can be good rides, bad rides, nondescript rides. They all depend on the game’s outcome. more details | go to article
Ua Soccer Coach To Stay With Zips
by (Commentary | Akron Beacon Journal - December 15)
UA Director of Athletics Tom Wistrcill said Porter's base salary was $100,000 this past season. more details | go to article
MMCB: On The College Game, And Why It's Still So Important
by (Commentary | Soccer By Ives - December 14)
No, there were no goals scored in regulation of Sunday's NCAA College Cup Final (won by Virginia over Akron in penalty kicks), and yes, there were only a combined three goals scored in the three College Cup games this past weekend, but this weekend's NCAA matches were still a success. Why? more details | go to article
UA Must Protect Its Gem, Soccer Coach Caleb Porter
by (Profile/Interview | Akron Beacon Journal - December 14)
The University of Akron's soccer team should look past one game and one round of penalty kicks. more details | go to article
Zips' Dream Fades In Final
by (Commentary | Akron Beacon Journal - December 14)
Photo gallery from the 2009 NCAA Division 1 Men's Soccer Championship. more details | go to article
Cavaliers Claim Cup
by (Result | The News & Observer (NC) - December 14)
The telltale signs of a low-scoring affair were evident throughout the cold and rain during Sunday's soccer match, with Akron and Virginia locked in a struggle for the right to be called the best team in the nation. more details | go to article
In Futbol, ACC Rules The Game
by (Commentary | The News & Observer (NC) - December 14)
It had been 15 years since Virginia won an NCAA title in soccer, a significant decline for what had once been one of the real powers of the sport. To their credit, the Virginia players embraced that history instead of letting it suffocate them, making "15 Years" their slogan for the season. more details | go to article
Akron Soccer Coach Caleb Porter Keeps Positive Outlook After Heartbreaking Loss
by (Profile/Interview | Cleveland Plain Dealer - December 14)
kron came closer to winning a national championship than at any other point in its 54-year history. So while the disappointment was obvious after losing the Division I final in penalty kicks to Virginia on Sunday, coach Caleb Porter said he comforted his players by reminding them of their accomplishment. more details | go to article
Virginia Tops Akron To Win NCAA College Cup As Tying Kick Sails Over Crossbar
by (Result | Cleveland Plain Dealer - December 14)
Akron went through all five games of the men's NCAA Tournament without allowing a goal. Incredibly enough, that still wasn't enough to win its first national championship. more details | go to article
These Cavs Want A Title Of Their Own
by (Preview | Washington Post - December 13)
With one more win, Virginia men will end a 15-year drought more details | go to article
Deacs' Soccer Team Contemplates Season
by (Commentary | Winston-Salem Journal - December 13)
Coach Jay Vidovich was in no mood Friday night to discuss the future of his young and talented Wake Forest men's soccer team. more details | go to article
Porter Sends United Back To Its Search
by (Analysis | Goal.com - December 16)
Many expected Caleb Porter to leave Akron to take over at D.C. United. Instead, Porter is staying in Ohio and United is still searching for its next head coach. Kyle McCarthy examines the fallout. more details | go to article