Hometown hero Bernier’s three assists headline fairytale reopening of Stade Saputo 17 Jun 2012 “It’s the kind of game soccer players want to play, from the time they’re very little, in a stadium like this one and in front of a crowd that is as supportive as this one.”
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.
Legal hurdles cleared for Ottawa’s NASL franchise (and, oh yeah, CFL team too) 15 Jun 2012 Now the plan to allow Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group to redevelop Frank Clair stadium can go ahead — so the new facility can be used in time for the 2015 Women’s World Cup, the expansion NASL franchise and, oh yeah, the CFL team, too.
Whitecaps unveil new brown third kit 14 Jun 2012 The Whitecaps unveiled their brown third kits yesterday with a fashion show at the stadium. And, photographer Matthew VanDeventer was on hand to document the debut of the new kit for The 11.
Hart gives us his post-mortem on Canada’s first two Group C matches 14 Jun 2012 “Not only missed chances,” said Hart of Tuesday’s 0-0 home draw with Honduras, “But we failed to make the keeper work."
Corradi’s decision to stay with the Impact is the right one 14 Jun 2012 Montreal, though, could have benefited from the fact that Italy isn’t quite as rosy a place for a professional footballer as it was even a month ago. While Corradi has been in Canada, the perception of Italian football has considerably worsened.
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.
Canadians unhappy with home draw to Honduras 13 Jun 2012 "We've got to score goals," McKenna said. "You can't win soccer games if you don't score goals and that's our biggest problem... If you get at least three chances, you have to bury one."
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.