What will Lodeweges sacking mean for Matt Lam’s future at JEF United? 27 Oct 2011 FC Edmonton fans could be dealing with mixed emotions; they want to see midfielder and hometown hero Matt Lam succeed on the international stage, but they’d also love to see him back in Edmonton for the 2012 NASL season. Lam didn’t dress this weekend as JEF United played its second game after coaches Dwight Lodeweges and Hans Schrijver were sacked by the team. The Japanese second-division side lost 1-0 to Tosu, as it continued its slide down the standings.
FC Edmonton, City officials meet to discuss stadium 21 Oct 2011 FC Edmonton has confirmed that owner Tom Fath and its brass met with city officials Wednesday to discuss a new venue for the NASL club to call home. “We were in contact with the City about 24 hours ago,” said FCE general manager Tom Leip on Thursday.
FC Edmonton’s U10 academy just a small first step 21 Oct 2011 FC Edmonton has taken its first step in developing the academy, and more strides are expected in the spring.
FC Edmonton exercises option on Lam’s contract, as the club waits for JEF United decision 21 Oct 2011 FC Edmonton will find out on New Year’s Eve whether or not midfielder Matt Lam will be returning to the NASL club or staying in Japan. But, FCE president Tom Leip confirmed that the club has exercised the option on Lam’s contract. If Lam comes back, FCE would have him on the books for the 2012 season.
Baart won’t be coming back to FC Edmonton 18 Oct 2011 It looks as if Lance Parker and David Monsalve will battle for the role of FC Edmonton’s No. 1 keeper in 2012. The NASL club confirmed Tuesday that Rein Baart, who got the lion’s share of the starts in 2011, won’t be back.
Montopoli hopes all-Canadian Div. 2 can be “FC Edmonton times eight” 13 Oct 2011 Canadian Soccer Association General Secretary Peter Montopoli is hopeful that the FC Edmonton experiment can be repeated in cities across the country — in an all-Canadian Division-2 league.
GOLTV confirms talks with NASL over 2012 coverage 13 Oct 2011 GOLTV has confirmed that it is in talks with the NASL about extending its coverage of the league into the 2012 season.
FC Edmonton slashes 11 players, including Jonke, Sidra, Surprenant 12 Oct 2011 In the wake of the 5-0 loss to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the first round of the NASL playoffs two weekends ago, the team has announced major changes will be made. Eleven players have been told they will not be back next year. On that list are defenders John Jonke, Eddy Sidra and Alex Surprenant.
New Edmonton downtown soccer stadium highlights Heart of the Capital campaign 12 Oct 2011 A new soccer stadium is one of the key projects being pushed by “Heart of the Capital,” a lobby group that is urging Edmonton’s city council to revitalize the downtown core.
FC Edmonton, NASL to appear on GOL TV 7 Oct 2011 The seasons of both FC Edmonton and the Montreal Impact have concluded, but fans across Canada will get the chance to see them in action.
