The signature of LB Mike Randolph has been embraced positively by the Fury FC fans, with his NASL experience, pace and leadership, as captain of Atlanta Silverbacks in 2014, seen as impactful in a position that saw 3 players tried out with varying degrees of success.
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The return of M Sinisa Ubiparipovic and F Oliver is quite signifiacnt to the Ottawa offense, as the two players were the most dangerous offensive weapons on the team for the 2014 season. Their familiarity with manager Marc Dos Santos's expectations will be a huge boon for OFFC.
The re-signing of D Drew Beckie ensures that the Fury will have another positive year of bravery and determination from the young defender, while F Phil Davies brings technique, crossing and whipped balls from the set pieces. GK Marcel DeBellis is looking forward to his new role as the #2 keeper for Ottawa.
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With the players currently signed, the Fury FC have 5 international spots filled out of 7, and one more will soon be filled this week with the addition of an international defender. With 13 of the 15 players having played with Ottawa last season, this team has a significant amount of continuity that will help tremendously for their 2nd season together.
Currently, CSN projects an opening day starting lineup of Peiser; Beckie, Jarun, Trafford, Randolph; Paterson, Ryan, Ubiparipovic; Paulo Jr, Heinemann, Oliver. The team is currently most in need of additional fullbacks on both sides, two more CMs and a CF, as Ottawa has 2 keepers, 3 CB's, 1 FB, 4 CM's, 4 wingers, and 1 CF in their senior side as of January 20th.
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The Fury FC players will be returning to training camp in Ottawa and take medicals by no later than February 16, according to Graeme Ivory of OFFC. With the expected addition of a significant signing in defense this week, the Fury FC off-season is truly ramping up.
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