Legal hurdles cleared for Ottawa’s NASL franchise (and, oh yeah, CFL team too) 15 Jun 2012Now the plan to allow Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group to redevelop Frank Clair stadium can go ahead — so the new facility can be used in time for the 2015 Women’s World Cup, the expansion NASL franchise and, oh yeah, the CFL team, too.
FCE players feel win over Strikers could be season’s turning point 13 Jun 2012 In an NASL campaign which has seen FCE flirt with the bottom of the table, an against-all-odds win might be the thing the team needed to help it bond — the kind of win that could turn around a season.
Ex-TFC Academy prospect Gardner signs deal with FC Edmonton 13 Jun 2012The “trialist” tag was removed from Gardner Wednesday, as FC Edmonton announced the right back has been inked to a one-year deal with an added option year.
FCE’s Parker named NASL Defensive Player of the Week 11 Jun 2012But, making his third start in a row after spending almost a year out rehabbing from the breaks (and a subsequent fractured foot), Parker put his stamp on a 1-0 win over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. So much of a mark, in fact, that he was named the NASL’s Defensive Player of the Week.
Parker’s saves, Cox’s goal help 10-man FCE overcome the Strikers 10 Jun 2012But thanks to some inspired goalkeeping from Lance Parker — which included a penalty save — and a lovely second-half combination play that led to Michael Cox’s goal, the Eddies broke a two-game home winless streak with a gritty 1-0 decision over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers Sunday.
Eddies need other options as Saiko gets more attention from defenders 7 Jun 2012“By the attention that I am getting, I know I am doing something right,” said Saiko on Thursday. “But I have to find a way to fight through it, to still find a way to produce. And, if they (opponents) are around me, that means space opens up for other people to step up.”
NASL remembered: FC Edmonton unveils its 1980 Drillers retro kit 6 Jun 2012This season, the team will honour the 1980 edition of the team, with a bright orange kit that’s very close to the one worn by the Drillers 32 years ago.
FC Edmonton stunned by Atlanta in front of large Clarke crowd 4 Jun 2012The Eddies played in front of their biggest crowd at Clarke Stadium so far this season, with 2,521 fans shoehorned into the bleachers and standing around the sidelines. But the crowd went home disappointed as the Eddies slumped to a 2-1 defeat to the previously undefeated Silverbacks.
Another day, another award for FCE’s Shaun Saiko: He’s NASL Player of the Month 1 Jun 2012FC Edmonton’s poster boy has been named the NASL’s May Player of the Month. Saiko scored four goals and added on assist in May action, including a hat trick against the Carolina RailHawks that saw him score two long-range beauties.
FCE to add 600 more seats to stadium: Expecting biggest Clarke crowd of season on Sunday 31 May 2012FC Edmonton is planning to bring in 600 temporary seats for Sunday’s match between the Eddies and the Atlanta Silverbacks.
