It’s official: FC Edmonton eliminated from NASL playoff chase 12 Sep 2012 With a 4-0 win Tuesday over a Puerto Rico Islanders squad that was badly depleted due to international call-ups, the Minnesota Stars clinched a playoff spot — and eliminated both FC Edmonton and the Atlanta Silverbacks from post-season competition.
Eddies hope for help from the Puerto Rico Islanders 11 Sep 2012 Before FC Edmonton trained on Tuesday, midfielder Kenny Caceros called his buddy, Edson Edward, to wish him luck.
Saiko’s last-gasp goal gets him NASL weekly honour 10 Sep 2012 For the third time this season, Shaun Saiko has been named the NASL Offensive Player of the Week.
Injury, suspension force Hart to shuffle lineup ahead of Panama rematch 10 Sep 2012 With Will Johnson out because of yellow-card accumulation and striker Olivier Occean not even making the trip to Central America because of an injury picked up in Friday’s win, Hart will have to make some changes.
Sounder Eddie Johnson wins MLS POTW 10 Sep 2012 Eddie Johnson scored twice for the Seattle Sounders as they rallied from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Chivas USA 2-1.
The Whitecaps’ 12 per cent ticket discount — real savings or marketing gimmick? 10 Sep 2012 But, even with the 12 per cent discount, does this mean that ticket prices have gone down for 2013, or is this a case of the marketing shell game, when the price goes up — and then fans are offered a discount on that new, inflated cost?
CIS wrap: U of A scores 11 in two wins over Mount Royal 10 Sep 2012 The Cougars got the honour of opening their first CIS season with a home-and-home series against the reigning Canada West champion (and nationally No. 4 ranked) University of Alberta Golden Bears. And, less than two minutes into their first CIS match, the Cougars were already down by two goals.
FCE hangs onto slim, slim playoff hopes after last-gasp goal from Saiko 9 Sep 2012 A last-gasp injury-time goal from Shaun Saiko — set up by an excellent run from midfielder Bryan Arguez – allowed the Eddies to escape, Blaine Minn. with a 1-1 draw with the Minnesota Stars.
Vancouver’s new training centre gives it the edge for WWC final, marquee matches 6 Sep 2012 Make no mistake about it — the news of a National Soccer Development Centre in Vancouver could represent a major shift in the focus of our soccer programs.
Frings out for the season: Another TFC DP bites the dust 5 Sep 2012 With the Reds being just a single point from being officially eliminated from the MLS playoff race, the club announced Wednesday that Frings will need hip surgery and will miss the rest of the season. He joins Danny Koevermans, who is out with a torn knee.