FC Edmonton’s attendance has skyrocketed, now pressure is on to reward those new fans with better performances 16 Jul 2017 And the Eddies bid goodbye to two international players in the past week. Dean Shiels's departure was confirmed earlier in the week and, on Sunday, the Eddies announced that Norwegian midfielder Sabri Khattab was going to return home.
Eddies lose 1-0 for the fifth time in last six games 16 Jul 2017 FC Edmonton’s roster was depleted; the team had just a keeper and 12 outfield players healthy enough to play. Thanks to omissions, injuries and Gold Cup call-ups, the New York Cosmos brought a squad to Edmonton that looked nothing like the kind of team we see in NASL week in, week out. Thanks to a 79th-minute goal from Eric Calvillo …
Pass the ketchup: FC Edmonton overcomes adversity with comeback win over NCFC 8 Jul 2017 “A Portuguese player once said, the goals come like ketchup. Once you get one, all the rest come after it,” said Eustaquio. This is especially poignant considering that Eustaquio grew up in Leamington, Ont., which is the tomato and ketchup capital of Canada. Damn, do I love it when the player provides the poetry for me. Makes this “game story” thing so much easier.
FCE coach Miller on lopsided loss to Puerto Rico: “The buck stops with me” 3 Jun 2017 “The buck stops with me,” said the coach. “I’m big enough to accept that when things go like that, it’s a reflection on Colin Miller.”
Miller hopes strong performance in Indy kickstarts FC Edmonton’s season 6 May 2017 On Saturday, based on the balance of play, the Eddies deserved to end Indy’s home undefeated streak, but couldn’t find the necessary goal. FCE had to be satisfied with a 0-0 draw.
Laing’s laser opens the floodgates as NCFC dominates FC Edmonton 15 Apr 2017 “I don’t think Carolina will have an easier 45 minutes than they did in that first half,” said FCE’s coach.
Who is the player FC Edmonton coach Colin Miller said will be a “difference maker?” 23 Feb 2017 “We are looking to add two more players,” said Miller after FC Edmonton’s preseason training session Thursday at Commonwealth Fieldhouse. “One will arrive, maybe both, this weekend. That will finalize the squad that will go into the spring season. I’m excited about the group.”
FCE camp opens: Miller still wants to bring in another attacking option, get to know Konopka and Khattab 16 Feb 2017 And the team was in their new Inaria training kits. The team announced a deal with the Canadian sportswear manufacturer on Thursday. The team has worn Adidas jerseys since the 2012 season, but will move to Inaria apparel for the 2017 season. The team’s new kits will make their debuts in the weeks to come.
Better late than never: After move to Edmonton was aborted in 2016, Eustaquio joins the Eddies for 2017 14 Feb 2017 FC Edmonton confirmed the signings of Canadian midfielder Mauro Eustaquio and Norwegian midfielder Sabri Khattab on Tuesday — and later announced the team's plans for a four-game, two-week tour of Manchester, England.
