yothat2 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 9 hours ago, Dominic94 said: They don’t even play their current young ones. at this rate not gonna hit the U-21 minimum threshold. Darlington should prob make his debut soon. Give connor a rest Dominic94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 31 minutes ago, yothat2 said: at this rate not gonna hit the U-21 minimum threshold. Darlington should prob make his debut soon. Give connor a rest Agreed, worst team in the league why not try the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat2 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 What's the excuse? Been around 10 years. Have an former academy players in your backyard. Edm Scottish, Btb u19 team, former professionals that live here (amoebi, Sarkaria, Edem, farmer, sadi, Hanson, Amanda bros, chance .. ) easily a full 11. Should be the sharpest team in the league. Try the kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 They have a lot of new faces, a big turn over. I think the priority of the bubble will be getting those new faces together forming their identity and relying on the older pro's. There are plenty of games for the youngsters to get minutes in later in the season, the core of this team needs developing first. There is something there in this Edmonton team. They are night and day better imo. I was skeptical of some of the signings but pretty much all the signings look good, Aird is on fire. I don't think that "something" will get them in the top 4/5 but they won't finish last imo. 37 minutes ago, yothat2 said: (amoebi, Sarkaria, Edem, farmer, sadi, Hanson, Amanda bros, chance .. ) easily a full 11. Ameobi is well past his prime, Sarkaria didn't impress in year one, Edem went into coaching, maybe he is back to playing again. Farmer is awful, sadi was always facing an uphill battle due to his personal problems, Hanson is obviously too far gone or they would have picked him up again and the best Amanda brother got a great move abroad and won't be touching the CPL anytime soon. Chance retired I don't think any of the above add anything to this new Edmonton team (Amanda's aside). HochelagaFC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat2 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 I meant bringing them ex-pros into for training for increased competition or replicating pro games. Also a pandemic. Fraser Aird def man of the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 10 hours ago, Dominic94 said: Agreed, worst team in the league why not try the kids. 5th place is worst team in the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 8 hours ago, narduch said: 5th place is worst team in the league? Yes, if you’re not first you’re last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallflower Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I like a lot of what I see with this group. Best player pool of the three seasons, imo. Gardner is learning to not get so knocked about - player with vision and upside. Shome has to step into it - he can do more/better. Aird definitely best man on pitch - vision, too. I look forward to watching them gel and come together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsy3 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 15 hours ago, wallflower said: I like a lot of what I see with this group. Best player pool of the three seasons, imo. Gardner is learning to not get so knocked about - player with vision and upside. Shome has to step into it - he can do more/better. Aird definitely best man on pitch - vision, too. I look forward to watching them gel and come together. This has been the most consistent stretch of play out of Aird in several years. Shome is in possibly the most difficult position for a player to adapt to a new team environment and during a year where there is a lot of rust. Bekker struggled in his first few matches with Forge year one, I wouldn't be surprised it Shome has a similar turnaround. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Robin Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 All the audio from the post game press conference of the CPL game Sat Jul 24 between York United FC (Jimmy Brennan and Isaah Johnston) and FC Edmonton Alan Koch. http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports21/21york046.htm narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 FC Edmonton home opener looks almost full youllneverwalkalone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 They blues are tickets sold right? 😛 Ansem and MtlMario 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat2 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 what are fced U-21 Mins ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Don't know how I feel about FCE going after a bunch of Americans instead of getting local content. toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Guess they tried pushing the local content angle in a big way with Jeff Paulus and have soured on it a bit. Tacoma are the Sounders reserve team so this is a case of an American MLS team sending an American player to CanPL. Would be interesting to find out if they are doing this because they genuinely rate him and think this will help his development or it was just a way to offload a fringe player who is surplus to requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat2 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: Guess they tried pushing the local content angle in a big way with Jeff Paulus and have soured on it a bit. Tacoma are the Sounders reserve team so this is a case of an American MLS team sending an American player to CanPL. Would be interesting to find out if they are doing this because they genuinely rate him and think this will help his development or it was just a way to offload a fringe player who is surplus to requirements. Not sure if I agree. the top local kids and players are training with the first team. BTB academy, Fc first team or Edm Scottish.. Have 4 academy players signed to the first team. Two goalies. https://fcedmonton.canpl.ca/player/5y19d075hzkz2nqb7z1pzp6vo ... I think is signed to an development contract Loan ended for Robert Avilva https://www.transfermarkt.us/austin-bold-fc/transfers/verein/68495/saison_id/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ozzie_the_parrot Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Further confirmation on Robert Avila: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, youllneverwalkalone said: Omg...dying over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Gardner released? That surprises me. That fact that no details were given must mean something happened behind the scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rydermike Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, masster said: Gardner released? That surprises me. That fact that no details were given must mean something happened behind the scenes. They announced he's going back to UBC. He signed a developmental contract to remain university eligible. Their season is going to start soon. Nothing fishy about it. Edited August 12, 2021 by rydermike masster and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Interesting coincidence I found checking the news. Larne, the Northern Irish team Stephen Eustaquio just faced in the Europa Conference League included an Albert Watson starting at centre half. The same Albert Watson that played for FC Edmonton in the NASL days (2013-17). Here is his quote that alerted me to the interview and a link. "[Pacos] are fluid up front and it’s unbelievable to watch, they are the best attacking side I have played against in Europe based on their movement. “Canadian international Stephen Eustaquio is an excellent passer of the ball and they have strength and speed up front. But I enjoy challenges like that.” https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/irish-league/larne/larne-will-learn-from-european-experience-says-albert-watson-40742813.html masster and Ivan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat2 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) https://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210820k6ybnc Edited August 21, 2021 by yothat2 Better post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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