Saiko says FCE must improve its possession game ahead of Rowdies tilt 11 Apr 2012 “We have been working hard,” said Saiko from Florida, as the Eddies prepare to face the Tampa Bay Rowdies on Saturday. “We were disappointed in the loss, but there were some positives that we felt we could build on, and there are things that we’d like to correct.”
Impact confirms that Vukovic is on trial with U21 team 10 Apr 2012 Toronto FC fans were more than a little surprised to find out that Vukovic played in the Impact U21’s 1-1 draw last week against the Rochester Rhinos of the USL. Vukovic came on as a 65th-minute sub and provided the through ball that led to Alessandro Riggi’s equalizing goal.
10-man Strikers outplay, outhustle FC Edmonton 8 Apr 2012 FC Edmonton was a man up for more than 50 minutes of soccer, but never asserted its numerical superiority and fell 1-0 on the road to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in their NASL season opener.
Canadian Edson Edward joins the Puerto Rico Islanders 5 Apr 2012 The Puerto Rico Islanders have confirmed that they have inked Ottawa native Edson Edward to a deal. The Ottawa Fury, Edward’s old PDL club, also announced that its alumnus is off to the NASL.
FC Edmonton will not challenge Whitecaps’ signing of Jalali 2 Apr 2012 Sadi Jalali’s appearance this past weekend for the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency surprised more than a few Canadian soccer fans. But none were as surprised as those at FC Edmonton headquarters.
FC Edmonton falls to Minnesota in final preseason match 2 Apr 2012 Playing their final tuneup match before Saturday’s NASL curtain raiser in Fort Lauderdale, FC Edmonton lost 2-0 on the road to the Minnesota Stars.
Good news, bad news for FCE: Caceros signed, Monsalve to miss road trip 30 Mar 2012 The good news? The team added another Canadian to the roster, with Ottawa native and former Syracuse University defender Kenny Caceros being added to the team. The bad news? Goalkeeper David Monsalve is expected to miss the first road trip of the season after spraining his ankle in training Thursday.
West, Vorbe sign with FCE: NASL petitions U.S. gov’t to green-light Pinto paperwork 29 Mar 2012 FC Edmonton Director of Soccer Operations Joe Petrone confirmed Thursday that the club has added two more players — left back Adam West and the multi-positional Fabien Vorbe.
FC Edmonton confirms Clarke Stadium move, shows off new black-and-blue look 29 Mar 2012 FC Edmonton confirmed that Clarke Stadium, located right next door to Commonwealth Stadium and just steps from the LRT, will be the team’s new home as it hopes for a new soccer-specific stadium to be built in Edmonton. And, during a Thursday press conference at Commonwealth Stadium's Green and Gold Room, FCE also debuted its new Adidas home, road and keeper kits, which sees the black and blue replace the blue and white scheme of the 2011 home kit.
Gyorio says no to initial offer from Sporting Kansas City 26 Mar 2012 The agent for Canadian midfielder Mozzi Gyorio has confirmed that an initial contract offer from Sporting Kansas City has been turned down — and that the midfielder is still on the market.