FC Edmonton takes two leads, but squanders them in loss at Carolina 19 Aug 2012 “You get to a point in the game where we score, we have taken the lead, we are dominating possession,” said Porter. “And then it was like we just dropped. And the game just changed. And then they get the goals, and the winner came so late, there was no chance for us to come back.”
Conservative, shorthanded Whitecaps punished by the Sounders 19 Aug 2012 But, the Whitecaps inability to push back invited the Sounders to keep coming forward in droves — and, eventually, the pressure paid off.
Whitecap Robson to miss Seattle derby due to last-second suspension 18 Aug 2012 The MLS Disciplinary Committee has suspended Vancouver Whitecap Barry Robson for Saturday afternoon’s Cascadia Cup derby match in Seattle. But the timing is what’s interesting — the announcement came mere hours before the Sounders and Whitecaps are to do battle.
Saiko, Pinto forced to stay at home as their FCE teammates jet to North Carolina 16 Aug 2012 FC Edmonton has scored just 18 goals this season. And two players who have scored nine of those markers could not make the team’s road trip to North Carolina for this weekend’s big six-pointer against the Carolina RailHawks.
Canadian coach says group stage at U-20 Women’s World Cup offers variety of challenges 16 Aug 2012 In Japan as Canada finalizes its preparations for the U-20 Women’s World Cup. Olivieri spoke to media in a conference call, but didn’t really want to single out any of his players and didn’t want to discuss Canada’s formation or style of play. It’s all part of the cloak-and-dagger operations that go on ahead of the major tournaments.
FC Edmonton licks its wounds ahead of massive six-pointer against Carolina 15 Aug 2012 Heading into what is the team's biggest game of the NASL season so far, FC Edmonton’s practice was as notable for who was sitting out with injuries as who was actually on the field working out.
Ex-Whitecaps Residency defender Hickson joins the FC Edmonton fold 14 Aug 2012 Hickson, a 19-year-old who can play in the middle of the park or in defence, had been with the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency from 2009-2012. But FC Edmonton confirmed that he joined the reserve/Residency program on Monday.
Donovan’s four-assist match earns him MLS POTW honour 13 Aug 2012 Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan became just the fourth player in MLS history to register four assists in a match, putting him in a select company of players that includes Canadian Dwayne De Rosario.
Thanks, Montreal! FC Edmonton’s Bryan Arguez named NASL Defensive Player of the Week 13 Aug 2012 FC Edmonton holding midfielder Bryan Arguez dominated the middle of the park in Sunday’s 1-0 win over the Puerto Rico Islanders; and, his yeoman’s work has been recognized league-wide.
FCE back in the playoff chase with home win over Puerto Rico 12 Aug 2012 FC Edmonton narrowed the gap to four points between itself and the Carolina Railhawks for the final NASL playoffs spot with a 1-0 home win Sunday over an undermanned and overmatched Puerto Rico Islanders side.