Three goals in three games for McKenna 29 Nov 2012 With his opening goal in Thursday’s 1-1 draw at Hertha Berlin, the Calgary native registered a goal in his third consecutive game for FC Koln.
Sinclair and Herdman not on the FIFA awards shortlist: Let the punishment continue 29 Nov 2012 But, in FIFA’s eyes — they are both controversial figures. And if there is one thing we have learned about FIFA, black sheep rarely get recognized.
Confirmation of what we already knew: Wondo is MLS MVP 29 Nov 2012 It was about as one-sided as an Alberta election. And, really, why did MLS even need to have an MVP vote in 2012?
FCE combine: Makubuya talks TFC, Jackson on why he turned down Whitecaps’ offer 28 Nov 2012 “That’s what made it so frustrating,” said Makubuya. “If we were losing, why not give us a chance to play? But it is a business, and that is how it goes. But it was tough on a lot of us.”
Two Clarke goals give Canadian U-20s a win in Costa Rica 28 Nov 2012 Two goals from Vancouver Whitecap Caleb Clarke supplied all of the offence that coach Nick Dasovic’s charges needed, as Canada beat the host Costa Ricans by a 2-0 count.
Can Payne’s strong personality change the corporate TFC atmosphere? 28 Nov 2012 Payne is definitely a man who thinks of sports teams on a grand scale, that they are more than wins and losses. He believes clubs should carry mystique, that they should stand for something.
Fath: Important that new NASL commissioner understands North American sports culture 27 Nov 2012 Fifteen candidates were screened by the NASL’s search team — but the choice was made to make former AEG executive and NFL Europe president Bill Peterson the league’s new commissioner.
Jalali back in FCE fold; Whiteman confirmed for Eddies’ combine 27 Nov 2012 The on again, off again relationship between striker Sadi Jalali and FC Edmonton is back on again.
New FCE coach Miller has many fond Edmonton memories 27 Nov 2012 “This famous stadium brings back a lot of memories,” said Miller, thinking back to the many World Cup qualifiers he played for Canada on the old grass at Commonwealth, as well as that famous 1-1 draw with Brazil back in 1994. “Edmonton was our home at the time,” said Miller. “We were very passionate about playing here.”
Yallop wins MLS coach of the year honour 27 Nov 2012 Yallop steered the Earthquakes, who missed the playoffs the season before, to the Supporters’ Shield, which goes to the team with the league’s best regular-season record. With that first-overall finish comes an automatic berth in the CONCACAF Champions League.