With more fullbacks in camp, FC Edmonton decides to part ways with Saler 21 Mar 2012Fullback Niko Saler survived the last year’s purge of the FC Edmonton backline. But, with more defensive prospects coming into the NASL team’s camp, the Canadian left back was let go on Wednesday.
FC Edmonton debuts three new trialists, while Barthelemy notches hat trick 18 Mar 2012FC Edmonton debuted three new trialists Saturday in its 3-1 preseason win against the Vancouver Metro Soccer League All-Stars on the grounds of Simon Fraser University.
More ex-Whitecaps head to San Antonio: Wagner, Knight off to NASL 16 Mar 2012On Friday, the NASL expansion side announced that it had signed ex-Whitecaps Blake Wagner and Wes Knight. Wagner and Knight will join two other former Whitecaps, Kevin Harmse and Greg Janicki — who were the first two signings the Scorpions ever made.
Pinto to join FC Edmonton squad when team gets to Vancouver 15 Mar 2012When FC Edmonton leaves Arizona Friday for Vancouver, the team will have the chance to be reunited with striker Yashir Pinto.
FC Edmonton to leave calling cards for Whitecaps and their fans 13 Mar 2012But the team’s staff is planning to place flyers and posters around Vancouver’s downtown core, promoting FC Edmonton and taking some jabs at the Whitecaps.
Lam scores, sets up another as FCE gets first preseason win 13 Mar 2012Lam, who returned to FC Edmonton in January after his loan deal with Japanese second-division side JEF United expired, converted a penalty and later set up Paul Craig’s winning goal as the Eddies got their first win of the preseason, a 3-1 decision Tuesday over the University of New Mexico in Casa Grande, Ariz.
TFC signs Logan Emory: NASL alumni fill the MLS ranks 13 Mar 2012 Last week, NASL confirmed that 14 of its 2011 alumni were on MLS rosters heading into opening weekend. Now, Emory is added to that list.
Sinkgraven not worried by FCE draws; goalie Parker dealing with setback 12 Mar 2012“No, I am not disappointed at all,” said Sinkgraven after FC Edmonton needed a last-ditch 93rd-minute save from David Monsalve to preserve a 0-0 draw with the University of New Mexico. “Of course, you want to win games. But the goal right now is to make sure all the players get their time on the field. You have to give everyone a fair chance.”
Barry Rice gets the goal as FC Edmonton draws FC Tucson 11 Mar 2012Barry Rice’s strange pass-that-became-a-shot allowed FC Edmonton to escape its first preseason match of the 2012 season with a draw.
French revolution continues at FC Edmonton 7 Mar 2012The club revealed Tuesday night that French midfielder Serisay Barthelemy isn’t a trialist, after all. He actually finished a medical and signed a contract before he got on the plane that took the club to Casa Grande, Ariz. on Monday.
