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.
Canadian coach Hart: Honduras a “wounded animal” 11 Jun 2012 “They’re a wounded animal but, hey, it’s one game,” said Hart. “They lost one-game, OK it’s a home game, but I think Honduras has too much experience to be desperate. They’re going to come in here thinking it’s only Canada and they can get a result here.”
More Euro friendlies come to Canadian soil: If you want our money, gives us games that matter 11 Jun 2012 But these ticket prices beg the question — now that the Montreal Impact gives local soccer fans MLS action on a weekly basis, will we see the same kind of “friendly fatigue” there that’s become so evident in Toronto, where so many of these international games are now greeted with cynicism?
Mattocks paces Whitecaps to win over shorthanded Dynamo 11 Jun 2012 Darren Mattocks may be a rookie, but his finishing in the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 win over the Houston Dynamo Sunday evening proved the difference, as he bagged a double.
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.
It’s Sutton time? Jamaican source reports Impact goalie Ricketts has patella injury 9 Jun 2012 If that is indeed the case — and, the Jamaican Football Federation has yet to provide an official update on Ricketts — that would mean that Greg Sutton would likely take over as the Impact’s keeper through the summer.
WCQ roundup: Honduras shocked, Ricketts injured, Johnson scores 9 Jun 2012 Honduras qualified for South Africa 2010; but its national side will come to Toronto for Tuesday’s Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifier in desperation mode.
It’s Sutton time? Jamaican source reports Impact goalie Ricketts has patella injury 9 Jun 2012 If that is indeed the case — and, the Jamaican Football Federation has yet to provide an official update on Ricketts — that would mean that Greg Sutton would likely take over as the Impact’s keeper through the summer.
WCQ: Canada gets three vital points despite Cuban heat, “unplayable” field 8 Jun 2012 “I would not know how to describe the field. It’s not even playable,” said Occean. “We came out with a big win and that’s important for us.”
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.”