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.