“The defending was a calamity,” said FCE coach Colin Miller after the match. “We didn’t give ourselves a chance.”

But, despite the clouds in the sky, coach Colin Miller’s outlook was positively sunny.

The NASL has ended its relationship with TSN and is taking its Canadian streaming services in-house.

What made Saturday’s win over the Rowdies all the more special was that the Eddies didn’t have one on-field training session between Wednesday’s draw in San Antonio and the kickoff at Al Lang Stadium.

Is FC Edmonton the wild card of coincidence when it comes to soccer in Canada?

"I'm absolutely delighted," said Miller after the game. "This stadium is one of the most difficult places to come in the league. They have so many quality players here [in San Antonio]. But the credit has to go to our guys, they just never gave up."

At just 16 years of age, Chaim Roserie sure turned some heads when he signed his first pro contract. But, because of FIFA regulations, the Mississauga-raised player can’t actually play in the NASL for the Jacksonville Armada till he turns 18. He talks about his vision for the future, why he decided to leave Ontario for Florida, and why he’d rather play for the USA than Canada...

Now, the issue is finally out, with much of it dedicated to a look back to the biggest soccer tournament ever played on Canadian soil. As well, look for features on Cyle Larin, Chaim Roserie and a look at the history of the Jackson Cup.

“Explain this to me,” said Miller. “We play in Fort Lauderdale Saturday, and tomorrow we’ll be flying through Tampa on the way to San Antonio. Then, we’re back in Tampa on Saturday. How does that make sense? Only in this league does this happen, I guess. I’m not sure about the stadium availability, but how does this happen?”

Canadian midfielder Mozzi Gyorio is suing Minnesota United and the North American Soccer League. The Prince Edward Island-raised Gyorio claims the team breached the terms of the contract, and that the league allowed it to happen.