FC Edmonton already looking to add players for 2014 campaign 31 Oct 2013 Miller said the club is already in advanced negotiations with one or two players, but he wouldn’t reveal the identity of either of them. But he said deals with the two new players in question could be close.
Yallop’s return to MLS boosts Canadian content: We now have two coaches in MLS, three in NASL 31 Oct 2013 Now that Yallop is back in the realm of the employed, he join San Jose coach Mark Watson (and Yallop’s former assistant) as Canadian coaches in MLS. Now add to that the fact there are three Canadian coaches currently employed in NASL: FC Edmonton’s Colin Miller, San Antonio Scorpions interim boss Alen Marcina and Ottawa Fury head man Marc Dos Santos. Yes, we include Dos Santos because, even though the Fury won’t begin NASL play till 2014, Dos Santos is already working to identify players and hire his staff.
Alberta goalkeepers star for Canada’s women’s team on Commonwealth turf 31 Oct 2013 Despite a home-field advantage, it wasn’t Canada but rather South Korea whom developed the majority of the scoring chances in the first half. However, a great save made in the eighth minute by Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod set the tone for what was to come for the rest of the half.
Camilo wins final Player of the Month award for 2013 31 Oct 2013 Even after the Whitecaps have wrapped up their playoff-less season, Camilo continues to earn the accolades.
Lenarduzzi: Rennie’s dismissal reflects “fine line” between success and failure 29 Oct 2013 “From our point of view, it's not just this season, it's also last season as well,” club president Bob Lenarduzzi told reporters at a press conference at BC Place Tuesday. “In both of those years, we started well, and we tailed off toward the end...there's no doubt there's a fine line between success and what we would deem to be failure.
Slovenes say they’ve booked a friendly with Canada 29 Oct 2013 The Slovenian Football Federation announced that its men’s national side will host Canada in a Nov. 19 friendly.
Canada names roster for CONCACAF U-17 Women’s Championship 29 Oct 2013 Coach Bev Priestman confirmed the final roster on Tuesday. Canada begins the CONCACAF tourney on Halloween, with a date in Jamaica against Guatemala.
CSA President: Canadian NWSL franchise wouldn’t have to be in MLS city; Hamilton USL sanction decision “still far away” 28 Oct 2013 “If you take a look at the NWSL right now, out of the Americans teams there, not all of them are in MLS markets. So, if it works for them, why wouldn’t it work in Canada? I don’t see it that way than an NWSL team has to be in the same city as an MLS team. What we want is committed, stable ownership, that ticks off all the boxes.”
Incoming Edmonton mayor non-committal on turf change on Clarke 28 Oct 2013 “We can’t say yet what will happen over there (Clarke) one way or the other. Will it be changed in time for next year? I can’t say at this point. People have to be aware that our resources are limited and potholes need to be addressed. Though, I do understand the turf at Clarke has potholes as well.”
CIS WRAP: Ryerson wins battle of Toronto 28 Oct 2013 The Rams, ranked No. 2 in the country, got the 120th-minute extra time winner from Nick Lambis, off a corner from Martin Dabrowski, to claim a 3-2 OUA quarter-final win over the University of Toronto.