With Pinto and Craig both out of the team, it’s a sign that FCE is looking to make room for a new striker or strikers.

Canadian fullback Edson Edward has inked a deal with FC Edmonton, thanks to a little help from his friend.

At the same time as the MLS Cup was awarded, the New York Cosmos released its expansion plan for the 2013 NASL season.

“That’s what made it so frustrating,” said Makubuya. “If we were losing, why not give us a chance to play? But it is a business, and that is how it goes. But it was tough on a lot of us.”

Fifteen candidates were screened by the NASL’s search team — but the choice was made to make former AEG executive and NFL Europe president Bill Peterson the league’s new commissioner.

The on again, off again relationship between striker Sadi Jalali and FC Edmonton is back on again.

“This famous stadium brings back a lot of memories,” said Miller, thinking back to the many World Cup qualifiers he played for Canada on the old grass at Commonwealth, as well as that famous 1-1 draw with Brazil back in 1994. “Edmonton was our home at the time,” said Miller. “We were very passionate about playing here.”

"It is hard to figure out why this team didn't get better results with the talent they have."

Ex-Toronto FC prospects Keith Makubuya, Tristan Jackman and Cristian Nunez are among the latest additions made to the roster for FC Edmonton’s free-agent combine.

Nick Dasovic spoke with FC Edmonton’s front office about the vacant coaching position, but he remains committed to the Canadian U-20 program.