NASL gets one-year sanction; FC Edmonton’s preseason in gear 13 Feb 2011 After a close board vote on Friday, the decision to give NASL the Division 2 sanction was ratified by the membership of the United States Soccer Federation Saturday in Las Vegas. But the sanction is only good for the 2011 season. According to a release from the league, “The NASL will need to meet certain requirements defined by the Board of Directors to be granted full sanctioning beyond the 2011 season.”
FC Edmonton still waiting on NASL combine lists 31 Jan 2011 The NASL combine is set for this weekend. FC Edmonton is looking to stock its roster.
FC Edmonton loses midfielder van Gessel to Japan 17 Jan 2011 Like former coach Dwight Lodeweges and assistant Hans Schrijver, van Gessel had a clause in his FC Edmonton contract that allowed him to leave the club if a better offer came along. So, he is following his former coaches to Japan, FC Edmonton announced Monday.
Oranje Revolution for Toronto FC? 3 Jan 2011 Several Dutch media outlets, including De Telegraaf — which isn’t a blogger speculation site but a reputable news organization — are quoting former Dutch national teamer Aron Winter, claiming he has a three-year deal with Toronto FC in place to take over as the new technical director of the club. But the reports also suggest that this will mark the …
Lemire the lone Aviator on FC Edmonton… for now 30 Dec 2010 Chris Lemire doesn’t want to see another Edmonton soccer team fold.
FC Edmonton has new coach Harry Sinkgraven in place 7 Dec 2010 FC Edmonton has a new coach in place, just days after Dwight Lodeweges and his assistant, Hans Schrijver, used out clauses in their contracts to take more lucrative positions in the second division of Japanese football. The team introduced another Dutch boss, Harry Sinkgraven, to the media Monday at a downtown hotel. “Harry is someone equal or better” to the outgoing staff, said general manager Mel Kowalchuk.