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Sporting KC Academy product Zach Wright advances to Quarterfinals of NCAA D1 Men's Soccer Tournament

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One Sporting KC Academy product remains in the 2016 NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Tournament following the Third Round. Zach Wright and his North Carolina side advanced to the Quarterfinals on Sunday, while Bryce Gibson (Creighton) and Ryan Krutz (Notre Dame) each saw their quest for a berth in College Cup come to an end with defeat over the weekend.

Sophomore Zach Wright played 75 minutes in North Carolina’s 1-0 upset victory over eighth-seed Syracuse. Jeremy Kelly scored the only goal of the game in the 32nd minute as the ninth-seeded Tar Heels advanced to the Quarterfinals where they will face unranked surprise package Providence this Friday, Dec.