Double second divisions 9 Jan 2017 So, in the latter part of 2016, as the second division of North America was in turmoil, Fath had been unflinching in his mantra; he said over and over that his team solidly backed the North American Soccer League.
PLASTIC PITCH No. 11: Alphonso Davies’s Edmonton roots, NASL’s future, MDS, what next for TFC, should Scottish get a shot at Voyageurs Cup? 9 Jan 2017 But now that we have a verdict, the issue goes forward. Thanks for your patience! What can you find inside the issue, other than our look back at the USL/NASL soap opera?
Seeing double: Both NASL and USL get Div. 2 sanctions 6 Jan 2017 So, in 2017, North America will have two Division-2 leagues.
FC Edmonton sells Shome to MLS: Owner thrilled with breakthrough agreement 4 Jan 2017 In what is a unique deal, FC Edmonton has received a transfer fee from MLS for the rights to teenage standout Shamit Shome.
Imagine there’s no divisions, it’s easy if you try… 4 Jan 2017 In a system without promotion and relegation, why is it important for us to have divisional distinctions for leagues? Really, why do we care so much what a series of suit-and-tie guys deem to be Divisions 1, 2 and 3 in North America?
A 20-team NASL by 2018? As league works to save itself, there is optimism from the ranks 3 Jan 2017 Peter Wilt admits he’s an unbridled optimist. And there’s no doubt many who will read the coming paragraphs with a “bah” and a “humbug.”
FC Edmonton coach Miller says club is already deep into search for a new goalkeeper 22 Dec 2016 FC Edmonton coach Colin Miller found out last week that goalkeeper Matt VanOekel would be making the move to MLS, as the NASL's Golden Glove winner was going to sign with Real Salt Lake.
While others fret over NASL crisis, FC Edmonton sets ticket-sales record 15 Dec 2016 Eddies general manager Jay Ball confirmed Thursday that the team, still months away from training camp, has broken a new record for season tickets sold in a season. Edmonton plays in one of the NASL’s smallest facilities — Clarke Field holds 4,500, and crowds were usually under 3,000 for games last season — but the fact that season ticket holders are renewing, and the team is attracting new subscribers, shows just how distant Edmonton is from the mess in the United States.
Fury-Impact deal: Ottawa eligible to play in the Cup 9 Dec 2016 The Fury’s front office says that the eligibility of each Montreal player will be set out in their contracts. There is no blanket policy that covers all loanees. So, if Ottawa and Montreal were to meet in a meaningful game, the status of the Impact loanees would be determined on a case-by-case basis.
FC Edmonton remains defiant: Owner remains confident that there will be an NASL in 2017 8 Dec 2016 The message from FC Edmonton co-owner Tom Fath is the same as it was at this time last week — that he fully expects that there will be an NASL in 2017, and that Eddies will be playing in that league.