A total of 45 players were selected — and every one of them carried American citizenship. And three teams passed on making sixth-round picks.

Not only is the Vancouver Whitecaps’ announcement that it won’t field a W-League team in 2013 disappointing for women’s soccer followers, it comes at a very uncomfortable time for the Canadian Soccer Association.

“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.”

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

Ottawa Fury President John Pugh was selected as a Builder in the USL Women’s Hall of Fame category. And, the best indoor player this country has ever produced, Hector Marinaro, was selected for his goal-filled career in the MISL, a league that is now owned by the USL.

The legend of Samuel Georget continues to grow.

“I just jogged in there and it was the best feeling in the whole entire world. I didn’t have any tears because I think I sweated them all out.”

“It’s great to win, it’s great to win in front of our fans and it’s great to be back in the final,” Fury coach Dom Oliveri said.

Two of Canada’s top developmental sides had crucial post-season matches Sunday, and both came up short.

It’s not a surprise — but the heavily favoured Ottawa Fury’s women’s team captured its regular-season division title with a 1-0 win over the Toronto Lady Lynx on Saturday.