Former Eddie Paul Craig finds his groove with the Rochester Lancers 30 Dec 2012 But Craig didn’t remain unemployed for very long. Despite having no real experience in the indoor game, he went down to Western New York for a trial with the Rochester Lancers of the USL-owned Major Indoor Soccer League, and earned himself a one-year deal.
More and more outlets report TFC’s Peralta purchase: But how much will he cost? 30 Dec 2012 As more and more media outlets report that Honduran midfielder Arnold Peralta is on the move to Toronto FC, a main question remains. How much is the fee?
Bringing MLS-style playoffs to Europe? Wouldn’t that be fun! 28 Dec 2012 The real difference to the English game would be the fact that, outside of Southern basement dwellers Reading and Queens Park Rangers, the non-playoff teams would all still have something to play for outside of relegation.
More than 4,000 entries submitted for Ottawa NASL, CFL name contest 28 Dec 2012 The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group has confirmed that it received 4,107 entries into its name-the-teams contest.
The 11’s Top 11 stories of 2012 24 Dec 2012 So we went under the website’s hood and looked at the analytics. And, we were able to rank our 11 most-read stories of the year. Now, we present them in order.
Islanders won’t play in NASL spring session 21 Dec 2012 The Puerto Rico Islanders will not play in the NASL’s spring session — but have pledged to rejoin the league in the fall.
CMISL to take one-year hiatus: Plans to return for 2013-14 21 Dec 2012 The Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League will not have a 2012-13 season. But league president Mel Kowalchuk is hopeful the circuit will return for 2013-14.
FC Edmonton made move for Barbara, but releases him from pre-contract 21 Dec 2012 But, due to undisclosed personal and family issues, Barbara was forced to change his mind. And FC Edmonton said it has allowed him to be released from any obligation to the club.
Are the losses of Canadian W-League teams the unintended consequences of CSA’s NWSL subsidy? 21 Dec 2012 Sometimes, ideas that begin with the best intentions have unintended negative consequences. As the United States Soccer Federation announced the formation of the NWSL, the new tier-one pro league for that country, the Canadian Soccer Association chimed in with the news that it would fund the salaries of 16 players.
TFC claims the Boss, but no one in MLS will make offer for NASL’s Canadian CB star 20 Dec 2012 If there is anything that shows the flaws in the relationship between NASL and MLS, it’s the lottery for former United States U-20 striker Gale “The Boss” Agbossomounde.