Edwini-Bonsu, Zebie are the first two FC Edmonton signings of the CanPL era 29 Nov 2018 “I met (co-owner Tom Fath) and shook his hand, I didn’t know I’d ever wear that jersey,” said Edwini-Bonsu, who, along with Allan Zebie, were revealed Thursday as the first signings in the Canadian Premier League history of the Eddies.
Sukunda on being the first Wanderer: “It’s too good to be true” 29 Nov 2018 For Canadian fullback Zachary Sukunda, making the move to Halifax was heavily influenced by a single factor — Wanderers head coach Stephen Hart.
Paulus: “Things just aren’t going to work out” between FCE and Fordyce 28 Nov 2018 The leading scorer in FC Edmonton’s NASL history won’t be with the club when it plays its first Canadian Premier League match next April.
On Grey Cup Sunday, let’s talk about what the CanPL championship trophy should be 25 Nov 2018 I’m sitting in the bowels of the Commonwealth Stadium complex, waiting for the kickoff of the Grey Cup. And, the big national championship day for the other football has me thinking about what a Canadian Premier League title will look like come the fall of 2019. And, judging by the discussions I’ve seen on social media, I’m not the only …
The CanPL deal: League1 Ontario can “be a platform for the best Canadian footballers, period” 14 Nov 2018 League1 Ontario commissioner Dino Rossi believes that the league’s men’s and women’s divisions will soon be a proving ground for not only the best players in his home province, but from across Canada.
FC Edmonton has 13 “verbal agreements” in place with players 13 Nov 2018 FCE coach Jeff Paulus said he hopes that the team will be able to announce some player signings by the end of November.
Membership numbers are surging for York 9, but team still has a ways to go 8 Nov 2018 At time of writing, the club’s membership numbers have nearly tripled during October to 702, an amount that still leaves them behind five of the other clubs preparing to kickoff in April, but represents a significant increase.
No CanPL open trials in Edmonton? It could be an advantage for the Eddies 26 Oct 2018 But, according to FCE coach Jeff Paulus, the fact that the tour is skipping Edmonton plays in the Eddies favour. All the other teams had/will have their region show off their top hopefuls, while FCE might be able to sit on a player or two who wasn’t able to travel for a trial.
CanPL commissioner suggests there may be “room for creativity” when it comes to signing players 26 Oct 2018 CanPL commissioner suggests there may be "wiggle room" with salary cap
Can the CanPL start fixing our country’s “Mayan pyramid?” 24 Oct 2018 The task is daunting. The CanPL coaches are building a soccer league in a country that has never really embraced one. Success on the field, in the stands, and with player development may be elusive for years.