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.
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.
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.
Canada wins Group A with romp over Costa Rica 24 Jan 2012 Christine Sinclair scored twice and set up another goal to lead Canada to a dominating 5-1 win over Costa Rica Monday and first place in Group A at the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Canada books spot in Olympic qualifying semifinal 22 Jan 2012 “I think generally job done, that’s two games we managed to rest a few players tonight and we only need a draw to qualify for the top of the group with the goal differential that we’re carrying,” said Canada coach John Herdman. “ It’s in a good space for Canada now and I think we can take Costa Rica in a different light and make sure that we’ve absolutely got everyone ready to go.”
Hapless Haitians hammered by Canadian women 20 Jan 2012 Christine Sinclair scored four goals and set up another to lead Canada to a convincing 6-0 win over Haiti in both teams’ opening match of the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament.
Three Eddies called up to the Canadian Olympic squad 20 Jan 2012 Midfielder Shaun Saiko, forward/winger Kyle Porter and newly signed goalkeeper Michal Misiewicz all got calls .
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.”
Matheson to help Canadian midfield from the sidelines 17 Jan 2012 “We play at home so rarely that it’s really special when you get in front of the home crowd so I’m obviously going to miss that but I’ll be with the team throughout everything,” said Matheson.