Earning his first start of his rookie season, IMG Soccer Academy alum Zak Boggs had an almost dream start to his MLS career.
Boggs slotted home 2 goals for the New England Revolution this past weekend, but the Revs conceded an injury time goal to lose 3-2 to the Columbus Crew.
Check out his post-match interview and [...]
After a standout career at Akron, IMG Soccer Academy alum Blair Gavin went as the No. 10 pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft to Chivas USA.
So far, Gavin has validated Chivas’ selection, with solid play from the midfield. Steve Davis of SI.com also slotted Gavin at No. 6 in his recent rookie power rankings:
6. Blair [...]
IMG Soccer Academy alum Blair Gavin made his first start for Chivas USA and played the full 90 minutes yesterday in a 2-0 loss against the LA Galaxy. After a successful career at University of Akron, Gavin was drafted in the 1st round of the 2010 MLS Superdraft as the 10th overall pick. To see [...]
After getting selected 31st overall in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft, IMG Soccer Academy alum Zak Boggs has signed with the New England Revolution.
From Revolutionsoccer.net:
“Seth (Sinovic) and Zak are both promising players and we’re pleased to add them to the roster,” Revolution Vice President of Player Personnel Michael Burns said. “Both players have showed some good [...]
In the University of Akron men’s soccer record-breaking season, four players with a common bond helped propel the Zips to zero regulation-time losses, a 23-o-2 record and a National Championship game birth.
One defender keyed the defense with 25 starts in 25 games, another defender was named All-MAC, a dynamic midfielder served as a catalyst to [...]
About four years ago, Blair Gavin followed in his big brother’s footsteps in attending the IMG Soccer Academy.
Gavin learned today that he’ll be able to again follow his brother — this time to the professional ranks — when Chivas USA drafted Gavin No. 10 overall in the MLS SuperDraft.
Gavin recently spent some time training at [...]
When the Akron, UNC, Virginia and Wake Forest men’s soccer teams gather this week in Cary, NC, for the semi-finals and finals of NCAA D-I championships, a few players will have something in common.
Akron’s Anthony Ampaipitakwong, Blair Gavin, Enrique Paez, Kofi Sarkodie and Zarek Valentin; UNC’s Alex Walters and Javier Velez; Virginia’s Diego Restrepo; and [...]
Undefeated and ranked No. 1 nationally, the University of Akron men’s soccer team has started getting attention from the national media.
Check out the story on ESPN.com, which quotes IMG Soccer Academy alums and current key Akron players, Anthony Ampaipitakwong and Blair Gavin.
Two other promiment Akron players — defenders Kofi Sarkodie and Zarek Valentin — also [...]
As the flock of new talent enters through IMG’s gates every year, both staff and parents are excited to see the progress players make through their time at the Academy as well as the finished product. With so many that have come and gone at the peak of their careers, it is nice to see [...]
For the second time in school history, the Akron Zips men’s soccer team has ascended to a No. 1 national ranking.
One of the biggest reasons for the team’s 9-0 start this year? Four starters who have come through the IMG Academies’ campus.
Junior midfielder Anthony Ampaipitakwong, junior midfielder Blair Gavin, sophomore defender Kofi Sarkodie and freshman [...]
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