FCE’s Parker named NASL Defensive Player of the Week 11 Jun 2012 But, making his third start in a row after spending almost a year out rehabbing from the breaks (and a subsequent fractured foot), Parker put his stamp on a 1-0 win over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. So much of a mark, in fact, that he was named the NASL’s Defensive Player of the Week.
Parker’s saves, Cox’s goal help 10-man FCE overcome the Strikers 10 Jun 2012 But thanks to some inspired goalkeeping from Lance Parker — which included a penalty save — and a lovely second-half combination play that led to Michael Cox’s goal, the Eddies broke a two-game home winless streak with a gritty 1-0 decision over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers Sunday.
NASL remembered: FC Edmonton unveils its 1980 Drillers retro kit 6 Jun 2012 This season, the team will honour the 1980 edition of the team, with a bright orange kit that’s very close to the one worn by the Drillers 32 years ago.
Saiko says FCE must improve its possession game ahead of Rowdies tilt 11 Apr 2012 “We have been working hard,” said Saiko from Florida, as the Eddies prepare to face the Tampa Bay Rowdies on Saturday. “We were disappointed in the loss, but there were some positives that we felt we could build on, and there are things that we’d like to correct.”
10-man Strikers outplay, outhustle FC Edmonton 8 Apr 2012 FC Edmonton was a man up for more than 50 minutes of soccer, but never asserted its numerical superiority and fell 1-0 on the road to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in their NASL season opener.
FC Edmonton falls to Minnesota in final preseason match 2 Apr 2012 Playing their final tuneup match before Saturday’s NASL curtain raiser in Fort Lauderdale, FC Edmonton lost 2-0 on the road to the Minnesota Stars.
With more fullbacks in camp, FC Edmonton decides to part ways with Saler 21 Mar 2012 Fullback Niko Saler survived the last year’s purge of the FC Edmonton backline. But, with more defensive prospects coming into the NASL team’s camp, the Canadian left back was let go on Wednesday.
FC Edmonton debuts three new trialists, while Barthelemy notches hat trick 18 Mar 2012 FC Edmonton debuted three new trialists Saturday in its 3-1 preseason win against the Vancouver Metro Soccer League All-Stars on the grounds of Simon Fraser University.
First Mayen, now Arguez: Strikers definitely made an impression on the Montreal brass 25 Nov 2011 Now, Impact fans should think back to Labour Day weekend. Why? On that day, the Strikers beat the Impact 1-0, a game that dealt a massive blow to the Montreal’s NASL playoff hopes. Who were the two standout Strikers that day? Gerson Mayen and Arguez.
Expansion Draft: Impact ignores Ching’s retirement threat 23 Nov 2011 Brian Ching, scorer of 77 career regular-season goals, made it public that he would rather retire than be plucked off Houston’s roster and go to the Impact. What did Marsch do? He made Ching the first pick of expansion draft.