Last season, at the age of 31, she was at the Vancouver Whitecaps’ W-League camp, The coaching staff offered her the chance to come back for the 2013 season before they found out that the W-League team was going to be folded.

Just last week, he received his permanent residency card. Now, Adekugbe — who came to Canada as a nine-year-old, where his family settled in Calgary — won’t take up a precious international spot and can be designated a Homegrown Player.

Latching onto a loose ball after Andy O'Brien and Johnny Leveron both moved toward Robbie Keane in the third minute, the U.S. international powered a laser of a shot into the top left side of David Ousted's goal in what would turn out to be game winner.

“It’s amazing,” said Levis, a Saskatoon native, over the phone from Vancouver. “It’s a dream come true. It’s something I’ve worked towards my whole life. Even if nothing comes out of this trial, the experience itself will be worth it. I will take as much as I can from the experience, to learn as much as I can from the players and the coaching staff.”

The Rapids claimed their 2-0 victory through a rookie and a veteran, as Deshorn Brown and Edson Buddle scored efforts for the victorious home side.

The MLS Players Union has confirmed that both Matt Stinson and Terry Dunfield, two Canadian players cut by Toronto FC earlier this year, are still on the payroll.

“Corey’s been here for three days, I’ve been here for a week, and for us to click like that, it’s great,” said Adur, a former Maccabi Haifa youth player who has also had pro stints in Singapore and Thailand. “I think the two of us are going to become a special story in this league as the season progresses.”

The Vancouver Whitecaps took down the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 at BC Place Saturday evening thanks to goals from Camilo and Kenny Miller.

“I talked to Carlyle as soon as I found out, and he only had good things to say about the team,” said Hertzog, who arrived in Edmonton Wednesday and had his medical Thursday. “He said it’s a good bunch of guys. Now I’m looking forward to helping this team get some wins.”

Now, Hertzog will join the Eddies on the field. The Whitecaps and FCE confirmed Thursday that the American striker will come to the Alberta capital on loan, and should be available for Sunday’s NASL fall season home opener against the San Antonio Scorpions.