Kevin Hatchi links himself to FC Edmonton 31 Oct 2011 The club is not confirming that Hatchi is on his way — but the team’s training camp did open Monday. Director of soccer operations Joe Petrone confirmed today that “two or three” of the players cut by the Montreal Impact would likely come in for trial in the coming weeks.
Great night for NSC Minnesota, bad night for NASL 30 Oct 2011 For anyone not cheering for the NSC Minnesota Stars to take the Soccer Bowl, it was an ugly spectacle.
GolTV Canada to broadcast second leg of NASL final 27 Oct 2011 The NSC Minnesota Stars hold a 3-1 lead over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers after the first leg. The league announced Wednesday that the second leg from Florida would be broadcast on GolTV. The game will be shown on tape at 10 p.m. ET this Saturday. It is shown live on the web, through nasl.com.
What will Lodeweges sacking mean for Matt Lam’s future at JEF United? 27 Oct 2011 FC Edmonton fans could be dealing with mixed emotions; they want to see midfielder and hometown hero Matt Lam succeed on the international stage, but they’d also love to see him back in Edmonton for the 2012 NASL season. Lam didn’t dress this weekend as JEF United played its second game after coaches Dwight Lodeweges and Hans Schrijver were sacked by the team. The Japanese second-division side lost 1-0 to Tosu, as it continued its slide down the standings.
Halfway home: Minnesota edges closer to NASL title 23 Oct 2011 The Stars’ Cinderella run through the NASL playoffs looks like it might never strike midnight. The Stars will head to Florida with a 3-1 lead after the first leg in Blaine, Minn.
FC Edmonton, City officials meet to discuss stadium 21 Oct 2011 FC Edmonton has confirmed that owner Tom Fath and its brass met with city officials Wednesday to discuss a new venue for the NASL club to call home. “We were in contact with the City about 24 hours ago,” said FCE general manager Tom Leip on Thursday.
FC Edmonton’s U10 academy just a small first step 21 Oct 2011 FC Edmonton has taken its first step in developing the academy, and more strides are expected in the spring.
FC Edmonton exercises option on Lam’s contract, as the club waits for JEF United decision 21 Oct 2011 FC Edmonton will find out on New Year’s Eve whether or not midfielder Matt Lam will be returning to the NASL club or staying in Japan. But, FCE president Tom Leip confirmed that the club has exercised the option on Lam’s contract. If Lam comes back, FCE would have him on the books for the 2012 season.
Baart won’t be coming back to FC Edmonton 18 Oct 2011 It looks as if Lance Parker and David Monsalve will battle for the role of FC Edmonton’s No. 1 keeper in 2012. The NASL club confirmed Tuesday that Rein Baart, who got the lion’s share of the starts in 2011, won’t be back.
Collapse of Rennie’s RailHawks a cause for concern for Whitecaps’ fans 16 Oct 2011 When the Vancouver Whitecaps announced that RailHawks coach Martin Rennie would take over the MLS side next season, the Scottish boss was smelling like a rose.