Feels like 2012 again: FC Edmonton loses to physical Minnesota side 20 Apr 2013 FC Edmonton has a new coach and an almost entirely new starting XI. But Saturday’s 2-0 loss on the Metrodome turf to Minnesota United FC felt a lot like the 2012 season.
Garrett says he relishes return to “full-time football” with FC Edmonton 16 Apr 2013 “This is a player I have wanted for a long time,” said FCE coach Colin Miller. “He is busy with the ball, and he will retain possession. He will get into the box and score some goals, as well. He’s a fresh face, which means more competition for places. There is no complacency at all on the team.”
FCE’s Miller after loss to RailHawks: “The better team lost tonight” 14 Apr 2013 On Saturday, it was another two goalposts off of clear scoring chances, and FCE and its supporters can only wonder what could have been, as the Carolina RailHawks opened their renovated new home park with a 2-1 win over the Eddies.
FC Edmonton says new player arriving on weekend: Linfield confirms it’s NI international Robert Garrett 10 Apr 2013 FC Edmonton confirmed that it will be announcing a new player on Saturday, pending that player passing a medical after he arrives in Canada. That player is expected to be Northern Irish international Robert Garrett, who Linfield FC announced would be going to Edmonton on loan for the NASL season.
Eddies settle for a point in 2013 NASL opener 7 Apr 2013 In his NASL coaching debut, Colin Miller had to settle for a draw.
FC Edmonton’s final preseason win offers many clues to opening-night starting XI 1 Apr 2013 Usually, the final game of a team's preseason schedule tells you a lot about where a coach's head is at. The final preseason tuneup isn't so much a match of trial and error as it is a dress rehearsal for the season to come.
Jalali scores four times as FC Edmonton routs Abbotsford side in preseason friendly 27 Mar 2013 “I just want to prove a point to myself and to the coach. I want to show that I can go out there and score goals. I can start, or I can come off the bench and contribute. I am not concerned about the age factor. Age is just a number.”
FC Edmonton announces more signings 25 Feb 2013 Hometown products Shaun Saiko, who led the team in scoring last season, and fullback Antonio Rago were officially placed on the list, but Alberta-born centre back and NASL Best XI member Paul Hamilton was not part of the 16.
Watson and Fordyce will be part of 17 signings announced by Eddies on Monday 25 Feb 2013 According to a release on the Belfast club Linfield FC's website released this weekend: "Former Linfield players Albert Watson and Daryl Fordyce have today signed for FC Edmonton in Canada following a two-week trial."
Ex-Linfield duo enjoying their new lives in Edmonton 15 Feb 2013 It sounds like the beginning of a bad pub joke: Two Irish guys walk up to a police constable, and the officer tells them to get in the back of the van.