Ricketts, Lam both mulling their European options 19 Dec 2012 Canadian national-team forward Tosaint Ricketts is fielding offers from various European clubs, but he also respects what Norwegian side, Valerenga, has done for his career. Meanwhile, fellow Edmontonian Matt Lam has recovered from shoulder surgery and has also fielded some offers, but expects to try his luck on a return to Europe.
Ricketts’ name added to Edmonton dream team for Commonwealth game 18 Dec 2012 Ricketts is the final player named to a special squad of Edmonton-area players being put together by FCE star Shaun Saiko.
Montreal opens on road, TFC heads to Vancouver for First Kick 18 Dec 2012 According to the information provided by MLS, the venue for Toronto FC’s March 9 home opener is “to be decided.” But according to the MLS schedule posted in French on the Montreal Impact website, the venue is confirmed as Rogers Centre.
Eddies old and new will unite at Commonwealth fieldhouse 18 Dec 2012 The identity of one more player is being held back. That player will be announced just before the game Tuesday.
U.S. confirms Houston friendly against Canada 17 Dec 2012 The United States Soccer Federation has confirmed that a Jan. 29 friendly between Canada and the U.S. has been booked for Houston’s BBVA Compass Stadium.
Six ex-TFC players change addresses in second stage MLS Re-Entry draft 14 Dec 2012 If Friday was your first day following MLS, all you’d need to do is look at the second stage of the Re-Entry Draft to comprehend just how many players have called Toronto FC home over the club’s relatively short six-year existence.
Women’s World Cup 2015 logo unveiled 14 Dec 2012 “The emblem of a competition is an important step on the road to the first game,” said FIFA President Sepp Blatter in a message that was recorded for the launch event.
Lee’s return does present some risk for Whitecaps 14 Dec 2012 So, the Whitecaps have to temper their hopes for 2013 with the acceptance that Lee isn’t getting any younger. And the way to get the most out of a man in his mid-30s is to try and make sure he doesn’t finish in the MLS top five in minutes played.
TFC gets first-round pick, Bendik from Portland for Johnson and Kocic 12 Dec 2012 “After weighing our immediate needs and evaluating the college pool, we felt it was in the club’s best interest to give up a draft pick to secure a talented goal-scorer and an experienced player like Ryan,” said Wilkinson in a release issued by the Timbers.
Hutchinson wins Canadian Male Player of the Year title 12 Dec 2012 “I’m a little bit surprised and a little bit happy to win this award for a second time,” he said Wednesday.