The turnaround 28 Jun 2016 When he first arrived in Vancouver, Marco Bustos was a homesick teen. After a few months in the Whitecaps Residency, he was told by the club to get his act together. Now, years later, he is one of the Whitecaps’ brightest prospects...
Chilean club’s injury crisis gives TFC chance to free itself of Aceval contract 26 Jul 2012 A key injury to a defender at Chilean side Huachipato had a domino effect that went all the way to Toronto FC.
Navia named NASL Player of the Month 3 May 2012 Navia, who has played throughout the Americas, including a stint with Chilean second-division side Nublense (where he teamed with FC Edmonton striker Yashir Pinto), scored five times in three starts and a sub appearance for the Atlanta Silverbacks.
West, Vorbe sign with FCE: NASL petitions U.S. gov’t to green-light Pinto paperwork 29 Mar 2012 FC Edmonton Director of Soccer Operations Joe Petrone confirmed Thursday that the club has added two more players — left back Adam West and the multi-positional Fabien Vorbe.
Pinto to join FC Edmonton squad when team gets to Vancouver 15 Mar 2012 When FC Edmonton leaves Arizona Friday for Vancouver, the team will have the chance to be reunited with striker Yashir Pinto.
Delays in immigration paperwork keep Pinto from heading to Arizona with FC Edmonton teammates 5 Mar 2012 Chilean forward Yashir Pinto, on loan from Colo-Colo, was forced to stay behind in Edmonton. Delays in his U.S. immigration paperwork mean that he can’t cross the border to legally work in America, yet.
Canadians Caceros, Lassonde among additions to FC Edmonton’s training camp roster 4 Mar 2012 Caceros, from Ottawa, is on FC Edmonton’s list of players who will head down to Arizona on Monday to take part in the team’s training camp in Casa Grande. Caceros was a big part of Capital City FC’s push to get to the Canadian Soccer League final in 2011, and played 64 career NCAA matches for Syracuse University.
Pinto finally gets onto the practice field for FC Edmonton 22 Feb 2012 Better late than never. Chilean forward Yashir Pinto finally made his debut on the FC Edmonton practice pitch Thursday.
FC Edmonton brass heads to NASL combine with very short wish list 9 Feb 2012 Director of Soccer Operations Joe Petrone said Thursday that FC Edmonton’s training camp roster is very nearly full — and that there are at max four more spots that can be handed out to hopefuls.
Pinto makes first appearance with FC Edmonton squad 1 Feb 2012 Chilean forward Yashir Pinto and his agent were at FC Edmonton’s training session Tuesday at the Victoria Soccer Centre. By Wednesday, if he passes his medical, he’ll be ready for full training as the newest member of the club.