FC Edmonton can’t crack 10-man Silverbacks; Barrera ejected for third time since June 29 Sep 2013 NASL commissioner Bill Peterson has an unfortunate problem on his hands. And that’s what to do with Silverbacks midfielder Danny Barrera, who is earning (or has earned) the reputation as the league’s dirtiest player.
Looking back at the NASL spring season: Did the experiment work? 6 Jul 2013 The Atlanta Silverbacks now have the better part of four months to promote and sell tickets for the Soccer Bowl.
10-man Eddies earn praise from coach after coming back to earn draw in Atlanta 9 Jun 2013 Mirabelli wasn’t the only Eddie who needed medical attention after the game. Captain and central defender Albert Watson also needed emergency dental work after his two front teeth were knocked out (more on that later). The Eddies dressing room may have resembled an NHL team's.
Canadian striker Cox named NASL Player of the Week 13 May 2013 But Miller’s harsh critique of his club wasn’t reflected in the NASL Player of the Week vote, as Canadian striker Michael Cox got the nod for his two-goal effort for the Eddies.
Atlanta’s goalkeeping errors gift FC Edmonton a victory 12 May 2013 The Eddies are now just three points back of the NASL-leading Carolina RailHawks as they hit the midway mark of the NASL spring season with a 3-0 lead over the Silverbacks in front of 1,161 fans at Clarke Stadium.
FCE’s playoff hopes hang by a thread after second loss at home to Atlanta 2 Sep 2012 But, does a team that loses both of its home matches to Atlanta deserve a playoff spot? The answer is clear — no. On a cool, blustery prairie afternoon, Atlanta did more in the half it had the 50 km/h wind at its back than Edmonton. Matt Horth scored two second-half goals as the Silverbacks all but ended FCE’s playoff hopes.
