FC Edmonton, ASA to be joined by Erin McLeod for launch of Calgary women’s program 31 Aug 2013The Alberta Soccer Association and FC Edmonton will host a press conference next week at Calgary’s Foothills Athletic Club to announce further details of women’s and youth development teams.
FC Edmonton on the Cosmos visit to Canada: “They are the biggest team in the North American soccer landscape” 29 Aug 2013Give FC Edmonton credit. When a team like the New York Cosmos comes to town, a lot of players would revert to cliches like "it's just another game." The Eddies didn't do that. They know the occasion will be special.
Clarke Stadium turf claims third victim of the year: Michael Nonni the latest Eddie to go down 29 Aug 2013The aging Clarke Stadium turf is certainly taking its toll.The number of non-contact injuries that FC Edmonton players have suffered this season is up to three.
Dosanjh: Even without me, T-Birds will repeat as CIS champs 29 Aug 2013“They are my pick, they’ll always be my pick,” said FC Edmonton’s newest addition Thursday.
Nurse’s second goal in two games gets Eddies a draw in Tampa 25 Aug 2013“I spoke with him, just himself and me,” said Miller. “I told him that I thought he was an underachiever. I told him that I thought he could put his stamp on games the way that (Nigel) Reo-Coker does for the Whitecaps. I am delighted with the way he’s now getting into the box, delighted that he hasn’t been involved in silly changes. We all know he’s a brave lad, but I think he’s got it in him to be a special player.”
Ottawa Fury, Admiral unveil three kit-design options 25 Aug 2013As it did with its name and logo, the Ottawa Fury FC will consult with fans over the look of its red and black kits.
NASL Commissioner: If Puerto Rico wants back in, must go through expansion process; Edmonton meetings went well 19 Aug 2013With the announcement that the Islanders won’t be back for spring 2014, the NASL will no longer play the waiting game with the franchise.
“Handbags, lipstick and eye shadow:” Eddies and Silverbacks fight at halftime, slug out a 1-1 draw 18 Aug 2013Miller joked that it was “handbags, lipstick and eyeshadow,” but it was clear the emotions weren’t being kept in check on the field. Maybe the biggest surprise is that no one was sent off, though Eddie Corey Hertzog was stretchered off late in game after being scythed to the turf by Milton Blanco, who saw yellow. Hertzog has a knock on his hip.
NASL commish Peterson to meet with Edmonton officials Monday about Clarke’s football lines 18 Aug 2013And Peterson will try to lend his voice to FC Edmonton’s efforts to get the turf changed out in the city-owned facility. On Monday, Peterson and FCE owner Tom Fath will meet with city officials about the surface.
Silverbacks’ Barrera still hasn’t apologized to FCE’s Watson for tooth-jarring challenge 15 Aug 2013“I don’t think too much about it. Obviously, it was a bad challenge. And he hasn’t apologized to me. Maybe I’ll get an apology on Sunday. Maybe, if I do, then I might lay off of him a bit. If not, we’ll see what happens. Maybe I’ll get Nursie (hard-edged midfielder Chris Nurse) to sort things out.”
