FCE’s Chris Nurse named NASL Player of the Month 5 Sep 2013 He’s scored three times over the course of the last three games (even though the third game in question was played Sept. 1). And FC Edmonton midfielder Chris Nurse has been named the NASL Player of the Month for August.
Banner day for women’s soccer: Herdman extension, Calgary women’s program unveiled 5 Sep 2013 “I was talking to my mom last week, and she told me that John might not be coming back,” said national-team keeper Erin McLeod, who was in Calgary Thursday for the launch of the elite women’s team. “I almost had a heart attack. He’s been so phenomenal for this group. For me, especially, I can’t imagine playing for anyone else.”
Leiweke: Next Toronto FC general manager will be a salary-cap guru, must accept Nelsen as coach 5 Sep 2013 Speaking to media Thursday morning in the wake of the news that Kevin Payne had been relieved of his duties as TFC’s general manager and president, Leiweke said that MLSE will make sure it finds the right person to take over the club. But, at the same time, the organization needs to begin preparing for the next transfer window, which opens in January.
Leiweke: MLSE looking at costs, feasibility of allowing Argos to share BMO Field with TFC 5 Sep 2013 “Everything is under consideration, nothing has been decided,” said Leiweke.
After weeks in custody, judge grants ex-Impact and FCE midfielder Bryan Arguez $75,000 bond 5 Sep 2013 Arguez was arrested on Aug. 11 in Atlanta and charged with rape. He was a member of the Carolina RailHawks at the time, and the team was on a road trip to Atlanta.