DeAndre Yedlin Named to The University of Akron Men's Soccer Team

2012 Oct 25

DeAndre Yedlin of Phoenix, AZ has been named a member of the men's soccer team at The University of Akron. Yedlin is a defender for the Zips, who are ranked #3 in the country.

Since 2006, the Zips men's soccer team has posted the highest winning percentage in the nation (.824) with an overall record of 105-17-14 heading into the 2012 season. The Zips have advanced to the national championship in two of the past three seasons and in December 2010, captured the first team national championship in school history for any sport. This year's regular season ends November 3 at FirstEnergy Stadium - Cub Cadet Field in Akron. You can follow the Zips at gozips.com.

The University of Akron offers more than 300 associate, bachelor's, master's, doctorate and law degree programs - with accreditations by 35 professional agencies. With nearly 30,000 students and more than $65 million in research expenditures, UA is among the nation's strongest public universities focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment in community and economic growth. Programs are targeted to diverse groups of learners, including full-time, part-time and online students, veterans, and adults returning to the classroom. The distinctive Akron Experience enhances postgraduate success through internships and co-ops, academic research (both undergraduate and graduate), study abroad, on-campus student employment, and service projects. For more information visit www.uakron.edu.