NASL begins investigation into racial-slur allegations stemming from FCE-PRFC 29 Aug 2016From the league: "The NASL has opened an investigation with respect to an allegation that racially abusive comments were made by one player to another player during the FC Edmonton vs. Puerto Rico FC game on August 28, 2016. Per League policy, no further comment will be made while the investigation is ongoing."
Red-card debate the highlight of scoreless draw between FCE and Puerto Rico 28 Aug 2016How negative was the road side? Even when PRFC was up a man, the players opted for a clock-killing strategy. Late in the game, up a player, the visitors chose to take the ball into the corner and kill time rather than try to create scoring chances.
Miller on U-20 call-up for Shome: “If there is a better young player in our league, I have yet to see it” 25 Aug 2016“Shamit, and I’ve said this before, if there is a better young player in our league, I have yet to see it. I think he is so consistent and I think he’ll be a big part of the national-team program moving forward.”
Race for the prize: Looking at the scramble for three remaining NASL post-season spots 23 Aug 2016So, unless we see a major capitulation by either the Eddies or the Cosmos — remember that Indy is guaranteed a spot in the four-team post-season as the Eleven is the spring-season title holder — we’re going to watch the rest of the teams battle for the fourth and final playoff spot.
Levis a fit for the Whitecaps: CIS product makes the MLS jump 23 Aug 2016Levis is not the first CIS product to play in MLS. Right now, University of Montreal product Wandrille Lefevre is playing for the Montreal Impact. And he’s not the sole Husky to play pro soccer. Paul Craig played with FC Edmonton in NASL.
Overwhelmingly Canadian Power Rankings MLS Week 24/NASL Week 19/USL Week 22 22 Aug 2016If there is one Canadian player who has the “coach puts my name in the lineup in pen” distinction, it is Janouk Charbonneau of FC Montreal.
All alone in first place: Magical Matt leads FC Edmonton fifth win in a row 20 Aug 2016In a year where the Eddies’ keeper has recorded excellent performance after excellent performance, the clean sheet over the Rowdies might have been his best game yet.
A deal is made: FC Edmonton sends prospect Halilic to Germany 16 Aug 2016The Eddies confirmed that a deal has been consummated between the clubs, but won't release the terms. But this is not a case of a player leaving the academy as a free agent.
FC Edmonton feels “a different type of pressure” as NASL frontrunners 16 Aug 2016But the Eddies know that, going into this weekend’s match on the road to the Tampa Bay Rowdies, that this fall season isn’t like the ones that have come before. It’s about building a lead over their rivals, not playing catch-up.
Overwhelmingly Canadian Power Rankings MLS Week 23/NASL Week 18/USL Week 21 15 Aug 2016Cyle Larin scored for Orlando City Sunday and played the full 90 minutes in a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire. Larin continues to lead all Canadians in either MLS or NASL in terms of minutes played.