Canadian national-team forward Tosaint Ricketts is fielding offers from various European clubs, but he also respects what Norwegian side, Valerenga, has done for his career. Meanwhile, fellow Edmontonian Matt Lam has recovered from shoulder surgery and has also fielded some offers, but expects to try his luck on a return to Europe.

Ricketts is the final player named to a special squad of Edmonton-area players being put together by FCE star Shaun Saiko.

The identity of one more player is being held back. That player will be announced just before the game Tuesday.

“I’ve worked for Don, I have worked with Don, I’ve known Don for probably 17 years. When the time is right to have those conversation, both he and I will know,” said Peterson.

As FC Edmonton won just five of those 28 games and finished dead last in the NASL, the numbers aren’t expected to be pretty. But because FCE’s defensive-minded games resulted in a lot of low-scoring losses and draws, the minus numbers aren’t as severe as you might think.

For FC Edmonton supporters, the good news is that the Montreal Impact have released Bryan Arguez. For FC Edmonton supporters, the bad news is that the Montreal Impact have released Bryan Arguez.

Canadian soccer supporters have until Dec. 16 to submit their names of choice for the new Ottawa NASL franchise, which is set to kick off in 2014.

With Pinto and Craig both out of the team, it’s a sign that FCE is looking to make room for a new striker or strikers.

Canadian fullback Edson Edward has inked a deal with FC Edmonton, thanks to a little help from his friend.

At the same time as the MLS Cup was awarded, the New York Cosmos released its expansion plan for the 2013 NASL season.