Islanders won’t play in NASL spring session 21 Dec 2012The Puerto Rico Islanders will not play in the NASL’s spring session — but have pledged to rejoin the league in the fall.
FC Edmonton made move for Barbara, but releases him from pre-contract 21 Dec 2012But, due to undisclosed personal and family issues, Barbara was forced to change his mind. And FC Edmonton said it has allowed him to be released from any obligation to the club.
TFC claims the Boss, but no one in MLS will make offer for NASL’s Canadian CB star 20 Dec 2012If there is anything that shows the flaws in the relationship between NASL and MLS, it’s the lottery for former United States U-20 striker Gale “The Boss” Agbossomounde.
Ricketts, Lam both mulling their European options 19 Dec 2012Canadian national-team forward Tosaint Ricketts is fielding offers from various European clubs, but he also respects what Norwegian side, Valerenga, has done for his career. Meanwhile, fellow Edmontonian Matt Lam has recovered from shoulder surgery and has also fielded some offers, but expects to try his luck on a return to Europe.
Ricketts’ name added to Edmonton dream team for Commonwealth game 18 Dec 2012 Ricketts is the final player named to a special squad of Edmonton-area players being put together by FCE star Shaun Saiko.
New NASL Commissioner in Edmonton: On expansion, stadium, Traffic and working with MLS 12 Dec 2012“I’ve worked for Don, I have worked with Don, I’ve known Don for probably 17 years. When the time is right to have those conversation, both he and I will know,” said Peterson.
Breaking down FCE’s 2012 season, player by player 11 Dec 2012As FC Edmonton won just five of those 28 games and finished dead last in the NASL, the numbers aren’t expected to be pretty. But because FCE’s defensive-minded games resulted in a lot of low-scoring losses and draws, the minus numbers aren’t as severe as you might think.
Impact’s release of Arguez gives him freedom to say yes or no to FC Edmonton 8 Dec 2012For FC Edmonton supporters, the good news is that the Montreal Impact have released Bryan Arguez. For FC Edmonton supporters, the bad news is that the Montreal Impact have released Bryan Arguez.
Edward says Caceros helped him decide on coming to FCE 6 Dec 2012“For me, it’s nice to be able to play in Canada again,” said Edward. “Yes, it is far away from Ottawa, still, but I wanted to be in Canada.”
Ottawa NASL franchise turns to fans for team name 6 Dec 2012Canadian soccer supporters have until Dec. 16 to submit their names of choice for the new Ottawa NASL franchise, which is set to kick off in 2014.
