Josh Simpson signs with BSC Young Boys: Agent says Manisaspor battle dates back to August 19 Jan 2012 In fact, Dr. Kirsch stated that Simpson launched a case with FIFA against Manisaspor in August 2011 over alleged missed payments to the midfielder.
Another day, another RailHawk for the Whitecaps’ roster 19 Jan 2012 The Whitecaps coach has brought in another of his former Carolina RailHawks' charges; this time it’s Japanese/American midfielder Jun Marques Davidson, who played in Div.2 under Rennie in 2010.
Toronto FC parts ways with Belgian midfielder Yourassowsky 18 Jan 2012 Mikael Yourassowsky’s short stay with Toronto FC will be remembered for one shining moment; the goal that gave the Reds the 2011 Nutrilite Canadian Championship title. His inspired far-post run resulted in the marker that allowed the Reds to defeat the Vancouver Whitecaps in the final.
Impact will make regular returns to the Big O 18 Jan 2012 The Impact will play at the Big O until the Stade Saputo renovations are done during the 2012 campaign. But the team struck a deal with the Olympic park, which guarantees games will be played at the Big O in 2013, 2014 and 2015 as well.
Did Whitecaps inherit Montreal’s headache, or the NASL MVP? 18 Jan 2012 Can Martin Rennie sell the charm of playing with the Vancouver RailHawks, er, Whitecaps? Will it be enough of a calling card for Etienne Barbara?
U-23 keeper Misiewicz in FC Edmonton camp 18 Jan 2012 FC Edmonton could carry four goalkeepers in the 2012 season.
Canada won’t panic when faced with defensive tactics: Sinclair 18 Jan 2012 In the past, Canada “panicked” (Sinclair’s word) when faced with a stifling defensive side. Now, the thinking is that a 1-0 win isn’t all that bad — just wait for the chance to come, and take it.
Impact snatches two Canadians in Supplemental Draft 17 Jan 2012 Of the Canadian teams, Montreal made the biggest splash Tuesday, selecting two Canadians out of the four picks it made.
Confident Gigolaj wants to be a starter for FC Edmonton 17 Jan 2012 “I wasn’t sure if anyone was watching me (at the CIS final),” said Gigolaj. “I had an OK season the year before, too. And there was no news. So I wondered it was going to be the same. But this year, the biggest thing was having it (the CIS final) in the West. Soccer is much bigger in the West than it is in the East. There were more fans and coaches there.”
Manisaspor threatens legal action against Josh Simpson 17 Jan 2012 The Turkish side announced Tuesday that it is looking at taking legal action after Simpson initiated the termination of his contract — and that would include taking the case to FIFA.