FC Edmonton dominated once again in Fort Lauderdale 17 Jun 2012 In fact, it’s like fate has taken its revenge on the Eddies. FC Edmonton won its first-ever NASL match at Lockhart Stadium; but, since that win, the Eddies’ performances in Fort Lauderdale have been some of the young franchise’s worst.
FCE players feel win over Strikers could be season’s turning point 13 Jun 2012 In an NASL campaign which has seen FCE flirt with the bottom of the table, an against-all-odds win might be the thing the team needed to help it bond — the kind of win that could turn around a season.
Ex-TFC Academy prospect Gardner signs deal with FC Edmonton 13 Jun 2012 The “trialist” tag was removed from Gardner Wednesday, as FC Edmonton announced the right back has been inked to a one-year deal with an added option year.
FCE’s Parker named NASL Defensive Player of the Week 11 Jun 2012 But, making his third start in a row after spending almost a year out rehabbing from the breaks (and a subsequent fractured foot), Parker put his stamp on a 1-0 win over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. So much of a mark, in fact, that he was named the NASL’s Defensive Player of the Week.
Parker’s saves, Cox’s goal help 10-man FCE overcome the Strikers 10 Jun 2012 But thanks to some inspired goalkeeping from Lance Parker — which included a penalty save — and a lovely second-half combination play that led to Michael Cox’s goal, the Eddies broke a two-game home winless streak with a gritty 1-0 decision over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers Sunday.
Eddies need other options as Saiko gets more attention from defenders 7 Jun 2012 “By the attention that I am getting, I know I am doing something right,” said Saiko on Thursday. “But I have to find a way to fight through it, to still find a way to produce. And, if they (opponents) are around me, that means space opens up for other people to step up.”
NASL remembered: FC Edmonton unveils its 1980 Drillers retro kit 6 Jun 2012 This season, the team will honour the 1980 edition of the team, with a bright orange kit that’s very close to the one worn by the Drillers 32 years ago.
FC Edmonton stunned by Atlanta in front of large Clarke crowd 4 Jun 2012 The Eddies played in front of their biggest crowd at Clarke Stadium so far this season, with 2,521 fans shoehorned into the bleachers and standing around the sidelines. But the crowd went home disappointed as the Eddies slumped to a 2-1 defeat to the previously undefeated Silverbacks.
Ricketts weighing several offers from European clubs 2 Jun 2012 Ricketts was clear that the options that he has on the table all come from European clubs, and that none of them are trials — they are contract offers.
Another day, another award for FCE’s Shaun Saiko: He’s NASL Player of the Month 1 Jun 2012 FC Edmonton’s poster boy has been named the NASL’s May Player of the Month. Saiko scored four goals and added on assist in May action, including a hat trick against the Carolina RailHawks that saw him score two long-range beauties.