Canadians McNamara, Northey excel at USL Combine 30 Jan 2012 University of Saskatchewan midfielder Josh Northey and Oakland University defender (and Toronto Lynx alumnus) Julian Konner McNamara reportedly made the strongest showings of the 12 Canadians who participated in the combine.
Another Chilean heads to Canada: Aceval inks with TFC 30 Jan 2012 On a day that former Chilean U-20 product and Colo-Colo prospect Yashir Pinto is expected to arrive on the FC Edmonton scene, Toronto FC announced the signing of veteran fullback Miguel Aceval.
Pinto says he could be with FC Edmonton by Monday 28 Jan 2012 Former Chilean U-20 forward and Colo-Colo product Yashir Pinto has confirmed through his Twitter account that “if all goes well,” he would join FC Edmonton as early as Monday.
FC Edmonton confirms Commonwealth as venue for Whitecaps’ ACC match 27 Jan 2012 And, The 11 can announce that it is working with FC Edmonton to stage a supporters’ match — with proceeds going to charity — on May 2. We invite Vancouver and Edmonton supporters who wish to take part to contact The 11 through the website or to let us know via our Facebook page.
Nyassi scores for Impact in draw with Atlas 26 Jan 2012 The Montreal Impact got a goal from Sanna Nyassi, and wrapped up the team’s pre-season tour of Mexico with a 1-1 draw against Club Atlas.
Edmonton Drillers on indoor world championship schedule, but they won’t be going 26 Jan 2012 According to FIFRA, Edmonton is to play the Ecuadorean national champs Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. local time.
Canadian women studying up on Mexico’s tactical changes 26 Jan 2012 Mexico came into the tournament with a group of new players and a fresh tactical set-up, so some of the scouting the Canadian had from Mexico’s appearances at the Pan Am Games and the Women’s World Cup has gone out the window.
Attakora leaves FC Union Berlin camp without a deal 26 Jan 2012 Second-division side FC Union Berlin announced Wednesday that the Canadian defender’s trial had ended and that Attakora would not stay with the team.
12 Canadians head to Florida, hoping for USL deals 26 Jan 2012 A dozen Canadian prospects are among the 102 prospects working out at the United Soccer Leagues’ combine, which kicked off Thursday in Bradenton, Fla.
FC Edmonton unveils its first Residency products 25 Jan 2012 The players were on hand at St. Joseph Composite High School, where they will attend school while they train and play for the reserve squad. Through the school’s individual self-directed learning program, the kids get core subjects in the morning, have study/consultation time and should be free to train by the early afternoon.