Jackson’s last-gasp goal gives Norwich a point 31 Dec 2011 While he hasn’t broken into the starting lineup, he scored a dramatic goal Saturday to give Norwich City a 1-1 draw with Fulham. It was Jackson’s second English Premier League goal.
Sturgis trade ensures TFC gets a poor return for a first-round pick 30 Dec 2011 At that time, C.J. Sapong, who would go on to become the league's rookie of the year, was still on the board. Will Bruin, another forward who had some impressive spurts in 2011, was also still there for the taking.
The 11’s top 11 stories of 2011 24 Dec 2011 So, when it comes to picking the year’s best stories, I let the numbers speak for themselves. I went back through the analytics and looked at the 11 stories you, the readers, kept reading and re-reading.
Does Canadian Championship need a Can-con rule? 23 Dec 2011 But here's a suggestion. The CSA currently has no roster rules on the Nutrilite Canadian Championship. The CSA regulates the Canadian Championship. Why not place a quota there?
Lam set to return to FC Edmonton after shoulder surgery 22 Dec 2011 But, Lam won’t be ready when the NASL team reconvenes Jan. 9 after the Christmas break. He will undergo shoulder surgery. He separated his shoulder playing in Japan, and it’s not the first time he’s had an issue there. Petrone said the club isn’t overly concerned about the injury — but the rehab should delay his reunion with his FCE mates till at least mid-February.
Taking on Lenarduzzi’s take on Canadian player development 22 Dec 2011 But there is one chapter that will be the focus of the rest of this article: Lenarduzzi, as president of the Whitecaps and a former national-team coach, has a strong opinion on Canadian player development.
Impact signs Brazilian midfielder Martins 21 Dec 2011 The Montreal Impact has announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Felipe Campanholi Martins. On behalf of all the journalists and broadcasters who cover the Impact, we hope he gets blessed with a one-word Brazilian nickname — soon.
Rogers Sportsnet reports soon-to-be-Rogers-owned TFC to play at Rogers-owned venue 21 Dec 2011 Rogers Sportsnet is reporting that Rogers Centre will house the March 7 CONCACAF Champions League match between Toronto FC, which will soon be part-owned by Rogers, and the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Kevin Harmse hopes to be San Antonio’s captain, wants to put together a year’s worth of matches 21 Dec 2011 “It means a lot that that Tim (coach Tim Hankinson) and Hitch (general manager Michael Hitchcock) believe in me, that they wanted me as the club’s first player,” said Harsme, who joins former Whitecaps’ teammate Greg Janicki in San Antonio. “Everyone knows what Hitch has done in MLS. Tim has been in an excellent coach in Major League Soccer. And the club is a non-profit organization, which is something that’s unheard of in professional sports. That’s something I am very excited about.”
Gerba free to leave Impact, but no takers so far 21 Dec 2011 The Montreal Impact has made it clear that striker Ali Gerba is free to go to another club. But, so far, there have been no takers.