NASL begins investigation into racial-slur allegations stemming from FCE-PRFC 29 Aug 2016 From the league: "The NASL has opened an investigation with respect to an allegation that racially abusive comments were made by one player to another player during the FC Edmonton vs. Puerto Rico FC game on August 28, 2016. Per League policy, no further comment will be made while the investigation is ongoing."
Changes coming to NASL/beIN schedule 26 Aug 2016 The league confirmed that there will be some changes. The network and the league have a partnership that sees one game per weekend — usually a Saturday-night match — broadcast to American and Canadian viewers. There’s also two remaining Wednesday night matches.
Race for the prize: Looking at the scramble for three remaining NASL post-season spots 23 Aug 2016 So, unless we see a major capitulation by either the Eddies or the Cosmos — remember that Indy is guaranteed a spot in the four-team post-season as the Eleven is the spring-season title holder — we’re going to watch the rest of the teams battle for the fourth and final playoff spot.
Delta dawn: San Francisco has reportedly won the Dos Santos sweepstakes 16 Aug 2016 It took him just two seasons to transform the Ottawa Fury from expansion side to Soccer Bowl finalist. He’s also an unabashed supporter of Canadian talent. Even though he currently works in the United States — with the USL affiliate of Sporting Kansas City — he has four Canadians on his roster.
You decide: Did Calgary Foothills deserve their PDL-final fate? 7 Aug 2016 No, the final was decided in the worst way a game of such magnitude can be decided; with a controversial penalty. Trust me, if you lose, you’d rather lose because the opponents beat you with a wonderful goal — or, if it has to be on a penalty decision, that it’s stone-cold clear.
Calgary Foothills’ Russo: “I know that being a finalist for MVP could open a lot of doors for me” 3 Aug 2016 This is a group of players who are used to being underestimated by their opposition. And forward Dominic Russo, who was named as one of the three finalists for the PDL’s most valuable player award, is a prime example of the team’s devil-may-care attitude.
Big win for Minnesota United, NASL: Canadian Mozzi Gyorio’s lawsuit tossed out of court 11 Jul 2016 On Monday, New York Justice Ellen M. Coin dismissed the lawsuit brought upon the team and the NASL by Canadian midfielder Mozzi Gyorio, who is now a member of the Ottawa Fury.
Daniel’s journey 28 Jun 2016 Canadian striker looks to win a spot in a league that he’s grown to appreciate over the years
Ouimette will achieve rare hat trick when he plays first game for the Jacksonville Armada 28 Jun 2016 When Canadian defender Karl Ouimette steps onto the field as a member of the Jacksonville Armada, he’ll complete a rare feat. He will have played in MLS, NASL and USL all in the same season.
Canadian Rangers 28 Jun 2016 Unlike NASL and MLS, the USL recognizes Canadian players as domestics on the rosters of their American teams. With a Canadian coach, Swope Park Rangers has become a home away from home for our soccer exports...