On-loan keeper Smits had to to duck and dodge the projectiles that were tossed at him in Costa Rica 9 Apr 2015 “After Evan had finished warming up, it was time for me to go in and face the shooters,” recalled Smits, who was back in Edmonton on Thursday. “And, any time the ball went over the goal, the fans on that side weren’t trying to just toss the ball back; they were trying to hit me. They were throwing it as hard as they could. They were throwing objects at me.”
FCE keeper Smits to go on temporary loan to the Impact 4 Apr 2015 Smits — who won the NASL Golden Glove last year for posting the best goals-against average in the league — will leave for Costa Rica after the Jacksonville match. His loan only extends to April 8, so he will be back in Edmonton for the April 12 home opener vs. Carolina.
Canada’s latest roster is proof that there is no room at the inn for NASL players 9 Jan 2015 Even when Floro faced the crunch of not having first- or second- or third-choice players readily available, he opted to ignore players on FC Edmonton and Ottawa. And that’s on a roster that looks like one where the coach has decided to bring in some players he has yet to see.
Afternoon delight: Day games, Colin Miller’s pitch, sell Matt VanOekel on move to FC Edmonton 18 Dec 2014 “Colin Miller was the key,” said Van Oekel. “He called me very early into my free agency, and he really sold me on the situation.”
PLASTIC PITCH 4 is out today! 17 Dec 2014 Issue 4 of Plastic Pitch is out today! What will you find inside?
Clean sheets 17 Dec 2014 John Smits has emerged from the University of Toronto to become one of the best keepers in the NASL. In 2014, he enjoyed a breakout season with the Eddies...
Gloves of gold: NASL confirms FC Edmonton’s Smits as winner of top keeper honour 13 Nov 2014 By finishing the NASL season with the lowest goals against average of any keeper in the league with enough minutes played to qualify, the University of Toronto grad has been awarded the league’s Golden Gloves award.
Farago gets first NASL win in Eddies’ season finale 3 Nov 2014 Farago deserved a ton of credit for getting the Eddies the three points they needed to finish third in the NASL fall season table. After the Silverbacks cut the lead to one, Farago made a fantastic leap to parry Pablo Cruz’s dipping shot over the bar. And he came out of the goal to block an effort from Ryan Roushandel, who found himself alone at the far post.
FC Edmonton’s post-season hopes die in Fort Lauderdale 26 Oct 2014 But, in minute 84, the dream game turned into a nightmare. With one very poor touch, the Eddies’ keeper set up the goal that put an end to FCE’s push for a post-season spot.
Laing’s moment of magic the difference as FCE edges Tampa Bay 21 Sep 2014 During the first half of Sunday’s match between the Tampa Bay Rowdies and FC Edmonton at Clarke Stadium, NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson came into the broadcast booth and compared the two teams to heavyweight fighters. They were pushing each other, feeling each other out, looking for weaknesses.