FCE coach Miller confident team can plug Nurse, Mitchell holes 13 Jun 2013 “We have a very good, very positive relationship with the Whitecaps,” said Miller. “The agreement was that Carlyle would be spending the season with us here in Edmonton, the only exception to that would be if the Whitecaps found themselves in dire straits. Well, they are clearly in dire straits at the moment.”
Whitecaps recall injured defender Carlyle Mitchell from FCE to help replenish injury-ravaged backline 11 Jun 2013 But, Mitchell didn't make FC Edmonton's road trip to Atlanta on Saturday because of injury. He hasn't played since spraining his ankle on the Clarke Stadium turf in the 17th minute of the May 26 loss to Fort Lauderdale. So, his status isn't a sure thing for a team that needs help with depth, and was playing defenders out of position in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Sounders.
Whitecaps lose to Sounders: O’Brien’s injury a turning point in Cascadia Derby 9 Jun 2013 “Not to make excuses, but maybe Andy doesn't get injured if we aren't playing on grass laid on turf. They have to play in these conditions as well, but it was just one of those weird games where they scored early, but we came back and gained total control. Then Andy goes down with an injury and the game changes from there."
Whitecaps get draft picks from D.C. United for Rochat 6 Jun 2013 From a strict asset-management standpoint, once the Whitecaps decided they wanted to deal Rochat, it became a case of the sooner, the better.
Whitecaps show character by getting three points in Red Bull Arena 2 Jun 2013 A 2-1 triumph over the Red Bulls was more than just three points for Vancouver; it was a statement to the fans back in British Columbia that this team wasn’t going to roll over.
Whitecaps loan goalkeeper Simon Thomas to FC Edmonton 31 May 2013 The red card immediately put Miller in the market for a goalie and, lo and behold, he had Thomas in national-team camp... in Edmonton.
Whitecaps cry foul over the goal that gave Impact the Canadian Championship 30 May 2013 “I think Andy got picked,” Knighton said. “Camara is going to make that 99 per cent of the time – it’s unfortunate, because without the block Andy had 20 seconds before that, sprinting 40 yards and sliding in and knocking it out for a corner – it was fantastic.
FC Edmonton looking at goalkeeping options ahead of Rowdies match 27 May 2013 The red card issued to FCE keeper Lance Parker in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Fort Lauderdale have sent plenty of wheels into motion.
Ref takes centre stage in Portland-Vancouver clash 19 May 2013 On the game-tying play, in the 84th minute, the substitute appeared to bring a long ball from Will Johnson down with his hands – match officials were asked by a pool reporter what they saw on the play, and responded that from their view Valencia brought the ball down with his chest.
Whitecaps recall Mitchell from FC Edmonton for Portland match 16 May 2013 The Vancouver Whitecaps have issued a one-game recall for defender Carlyle Mitchell.