Adur dreams of MLS, national team; hopes that FC Edmonton can relaunch his career 29 Jul 2013 Before coming to FC Edmonton on trial, the Canadian striker was training with the Columbus Crew where his cousin, Trinidad and Tobago international Kevan George, is under contract. Adur wants to attract the attention of MLS scouts. He wants to one day wear the Canadian national jersey. But, even though he boasted a solid scoring record in Thailand, it wasn’t going to put him on the radar of the national program.
Miller pleased with effort, laments poor finishing as FCE loses preseason friendly to Minnesota 18 Jul 2013 “That’s the issue, we get into the 18-yard box and we can’t even hit the target,” said FCE coach Colin Miller. “It’s so frustrating, we showed so much quality, so much passing, but we can’t finish the chances."
FCE begins fall-season camp: Knight hopes to return for fall-season opener; Mitchell expected back 15 Jul 2013 Finding the goals to turn draws into wins is a priority for the team, but there were no new faces at training sessions Monday at the Commonwealth Fieldhouse.
LeRoy, Gigolaj cut loose by FC Edmonton 30 Jun 2013 As soon as FC Edmonton's spring season came to a close, defender Adrian LeRoy and striker Elvir Gigolaj were released by the club.
Red-hot Camilo’s penalty kick keeps Whitecaps’ winning streak alive 30 Jun 2013 The Brazilian banged home the winner on 48 minutes, but Matt Watson played a big role in generating the PK, tapping the ball away from Bill Hamid in the area before getting clattered by the goalkeeper.
FCE will have to confine its search for new strikers to Canada and the U.S. 27 Jun 2013 “We’d like to bring in one or two new faces, possibly players on loan,” said Miller. “We are already have the best defensive record in the league, despite having so many different players back there. The players have been excellent. If we could get the best goal-scoring record, we’d be set.”
Mitchell call-up stretches already-thin Whitecaps back line 26 Jun 2013 Trinidad and Tobago coach Stephen Hart has called up Carlyle Mitchell to the national side for the Gold Cup. And that means the Whitecaps’ central defender will leave the club after this weekend’s road date at D.C. United.
Miller, red card spur Whitecaps to wild victory over the Revs 16 Jun 2013 “It’s just a clip,” Miller said. “I was getting ready to pull the trigger and put the ball in the back of the net, and he just clipped my heels or my calf. It’s one of them – it’s harsh on him, but by the letter of the law, it’s got to be a sending off.”
Whitecaps recall injured defender Carlyle Mitchell from FCE to help replenish injury-ravaged backline 11 Jun 2013 But, Mitchell didn't make FC Edmonton's road trip to Atlanta on Saturday because of injury. He hasn't played since spraining his ankle on the Clarke Stadium turf in the 17th minute of the May 26 loss to Fort Lauderdale. So, his status isn't a sure thing for a team that needs help with depth, and was playing defenders out of position in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Sounders.
FC Edmonton looking at goalkeeping options ahead of Rowdies match 27 May 2013 The red card issued to FCE keeper Lance Parker in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Fort Lauderdale have sent plenty of wheels into motion.
