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2021 Mid-American Conference Spring Sports Report: Week of Jan. 25
As the snow starts to pile up outside, the spring sports action is heating up in the land of the MAC.
Darlington Nagbe collects 200th start for Portland Timbers FC
The former Zip and current USMNT rotation member collected the milestone in a 2-2 draw.
A Song Of Soccer and Futbol
"Damn it, why does America suck at soccer?" --American Soccer Twitter, everyday.
De Jong puts in dirty challenge on Nagbe
In the 73rd minute of the LA Galaxy's 1-1 home draw against Portland, De Jong put in a strong tackle on former Akron star Darlington Nagbe that has drawn the ire of many in the soccer community.
Another former Zip is coming to Portland
The Portland Timbers acquired Darren Mattocks from the Vancouver Whitecaps for allocation money and a future international roster spot.
Ryan James joins crowded midfield in Kansas City
James joined Richie Laryea as a draft pick in this years draft and joins former Akron player Saad Abdul-Salaam in Kansas City for next season.
Buffalo's Jackie Hall named to Hermann watch list
Hall is the only player from the Mid-American Conference named to the watch list and one of five defenders among the 28 contenders.
Hustler of the week: Darren Mattocks
He has a double pony tail that is vertical instead of horizontal, do you NEED another reason?