OT: STAND UNITED! The 2012 FC Edmonton Thread!

[stevieeatworld]

2012 Schedule!
Sat 4/07 5:30 pm MDT Fort Lauderdale Strikers vs FC Edmonton Lockhart Stadium
Sat 4/14 5:30 pm MDT Tampa Bay Rowdies vs FC Edmonton Al Lang Stadium
Wed 4/18 5:30 pm MDT Puerto Rico Islanders vs FC Edmonton Estadio Juan Ramon Loubriel
Sun 4/22 2:05 pm MDT FC Edmonton vs Minnesota Stars FC Edmonton, Alberta
May 2012
Sun 5/06 2:05 pm MDT FC Edmonton vs Carolina RailHawks Edmonton, Alberta
Sat 5/12 5:30 pm MDT Atlanta Silverbacks vs FC Edmonton Atlanta Silverbacks Park
Sat 5/19 6:30 pm MDT San Antonio Scorpions vs FC Edmonton Heroes Stadium
Sun 5/27 2:05 pm MDT FC Edmonton vs San Antonio Scorpions Edmonton, Alberta
June 2012
Sun 6/03 2:05 pm MDT FC Edmonton vs Atlanta Silverbacks Edmonton, Alberta
Sun 6/10 2:05 pm MDT FC Edmonton vs Fort Lauderdale Strikers Edmonton, Alberta
Sat 6/16 5:30 pm MDT Fort Lauderdale Strikers vs FC Edmonton Lockhart Stadium
Sat 6/23 5:00 pm MDT Carolina RailHawks vs FC Edmonton WakeMed Soccer Park
July 2012
Sun 7/01 2:05 pm MDT FC Edmonton vs Puerto Rico Islanders Edmonton, Alberta
Wed 7/04 5:00 pm MDT San Antonio Scorpions vs FC Edmonton Heroes Stadium
Sat 7/07 5:30 pm MDT Puerto Rico Islanders vs FC Edmonton Estadio Juan Ramon Loubriel
Sun 7/15 2:05 pm MDT FC Edmonton vs Tampa Bay Rowdies Edmonton, Alberta
Sat 7/21 5:30 pm MDT Atlanta Silverbacks vs FC Edmonton Atlanta Silverbacks Park
Sat 7/28 5:30 pm MDT Tampa Bay Rowdies vs FC Edmonton Al Lang Stadium
August 2012
Sat 8/04 7:05 pm MDT FC Edmonton vs Minnesota Stars FC Edmonton, Alberta
Wed 8/08 7:05 pm MDT FC Edmonton vs San Antonio Scorpions Edmonton, Alberta
Sun 8/12 2:05 pm MDT FC Edmonton vs Puerto Rico Islanders Edmonton, Alberta
Sat 8/18 5:00 pm MDT Carolina RailHawks vs FC Edmonton WakeMed Soccer Park
Sat 8/25 6:30 pm MDT Minnesota Stars FC vs FC Edmonton NSC Stadium
September 2012
Sun 9/02 2:05 pm MDT FC Edmonton vs Atlanta Silverbacks Edmonton, Alberta
Sat 9/08 6:30 pm MDT Minnesota Stars FC vs FC Edmonton NSC Stadium
Wed 9/12 7:05 pm MDT FC Edmonton vs Carolina RailHawks Edmonton, Alberta
Sun 9/16 2:05 pm MDT FC Edmonton vs Tampa Bay Rowdies Edmonton, Alberta
Sun 9/23 2:05 pm MDT FC Edmonton vs Fort Lauderdale Strikers Edmonton, Alberta

Canadian Championship
Wed 05/02 Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Edmonton Commenwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta
Wed 05/09 FC Edmonton vs Vancouver Whitecaps B.C. Place, Vancouver B.C.

FC Edmonton have yet to announce the home venue for the 2012 season. Rumor has it that it will be Clarke stadium with added seating and amenities

[Skm]

Originally Posted by stevieeatworld

lol wut?

[Beerfish]

Originally Posted by Skimmingswerth

lol wut?

Very smart way to appeal to some of our ethnic bases that love the game.

[Replacement]

It says:

"Capitals Baseball is kaput, Ricky Ray is traded, you may as well come to FC Edmonton games. btw, thank you for all the fish, signed, your friend"


I'm kind of torn on location. I like Southcampus for proximity and ease of access and just the relaxed feel of the place. Nice spot to soak up the sun as well. But on the other hand "as is" it isn't much of a stadium. If they even moved the berm and bleachers on east end closer it would be a better facility. No idea why its way backed off like that.

[stevieeatworld]

I liked where Foote was located but i hated how far the GA seats were from the action and i hated the turf, as did all the players. Ive heard only good things about making Clarke the new home, except for the american football lines not being able to be painted over! Temporary stands and Beer gardens at the ends of the field will give it a Swangard Stadium feeling. (swangard having 1 grandstand)

However, FC Edmonton could also make use out of a vacant Telus Field. a baseball stadium worked well for the Portland Timbers during their stint in div 2.

[GatoradeG*]

What does the roster look like?

[jnewton91]

Originally Posted by Davalicious

What does the roster look like?

The wiki page is pretty up-to-date:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Edmonton

The team is pretty consistent from last year, a couple former Canadian nationals who are still pretty young (Shaun Saiko, David Monsalve).

They picked up Kevin Hatchi from the Montreal Impact. Matthew Lam is back from his loan in Japan.

And have apparently they invited another French player and a Chilean U20 national to their training camp. (EDIT: Chilean's name is Yashir Pinto, formerly from Colo Colo).

[OFD]

Can't wait for this season to start. Can fit attend some games now that I moved back

[Crusty Quinn]

Definitely want to go to as many games as possible this year.

[The Nuge]

Didn't even know Edmonton had a team. Probably gonna have to make a road trip for a game

[Skm]

Originally Posted by Beerfish

Very smart way to appeal to some of our ethnic bases that love the game.

Makes sense but why not have English on the sign too? Unless this is located strategically in a certain area.

[OFD]

I'm sure we have other people from different nationalities at our games than just Koreans haha

[stevieeatworld]

Monsalve wants to help FCE build into North America’s top team outside of MLS

[stevieeatworld]

Some amazing news for both FC Edmonton and FC Edmonton players

Canada's U23 team just beat the USA 2-0 thanks in partto excellent goalkeeping by FC Edmonton keeper Michal Misiewicz! Porter and Saiko are also on the team. With this victory Canada creeps pretty close to qualifying for their first Olympic appearance since 1984!

also in pre season play
FC Edmonton 7 WSA Winnipeg 0

[Kyungnam]

Originally Posted by Skimmingswerth

Makes sense but why not have English on the sign too? Unless this is located strategically in a certain area.

They have the billboards in six different languages I believe. Good idea. I've watched a couple games on tv and like their attack with some style.

[DoyleG]

Originally Posted by stevieeatworld

Some amazing news for both FC Edmonton and FC Edmonton players

Canada's U23 team just beat the USA 2-0 thanks in partto excellent goalkeeping by FC Edmonton keeper Michal Misiewicz! Porter and Saiko are also on the team. With this victory Canada creeps pretty close to qualifying for their first Olympic appearance since 1984!

also in pre season play
FC Edmonton 7 WSA Winnipeg 0

Porter was cut from the team prior to the tournament. He's been battling some injury issues.

He's with FCE now for the pre-season.

[EchoesoftheEighties]

Never gone to a game but would like to. Who knows if I like it I might get season tickets. At 300$, why not? So cheap. Especially since I love football and never get to see any here in NA. Also, does anyone know how crazy the FCESG is?

[Auguste Escoffier]

re: Canada

What a terrible, terrible game the Canadian men just played against Cuba, of all teams.

The team could not make a pass to save their lives; the cross attempts were weak at best, and the three corners they received during the last twenty minutes of the match were a waste of everyone's time.

The team looked incredibly lazy, and showed little emotion.

Sure, they got a draw and are going to play in the semis, but with a chance like they had today, the team has to beat Cuba.

[oiler-dude]

stevieeatworld, you seem quite up on this. Has FC Edmonton finalized where they'll be playing games this season? Foote Field again, somehow make Telus Field work?

[stevieeatworld]

Originally Posted by zaray_656

Never gone to a game but would like to. Who knows if I like it I might get season tickets. At 300$, why not? So cheap. Especially since I love football and never get to see any here in NA. Also, does anyone know how crazy the FCESG is?

The ESG are not too crazy.. yet. ive only made it out to a few games last year. (5hr commute). We had about 25 people standing with us during the match at Commenwealth against TFC. I have also heard of a time when there was only like 5 guys but i think it was on the same night as the stanley cup final and the weather was horrible. The core group are great guys and invite anyone who wants to sing some songs and drink a few beers to come and stand with!

http://www.edmontonsoccerfans.com/forums/index.php <-- ESG Boards

Originally Posted by Auguste Escoffier

re: Canada

What a terrible, terrible game the Canadian men just played against Cuba, of all teams.

The team could not make a pass to save their lives; the cross attempts were weak at best, and the three corners they received during the last twenty minutes of the match were a waste of everyone's time.

The team looked incredibly lazy, and showed little emotion.

Sure, they got a draw and are going to play in the semis, but with a chance like they had today, the team has to beat Cuba.

Also upset with the play and the result. Canada needs to play as well as they did against USA, if not better if they wanna beat Mexico.

Originally Posted by oiler-dude

stevieeatworld, you seem quite up on this. Has FC Edmonton finalized where they'll be playing games this season? Foote Field again, somehow make Telus Field work?

They are playing @ Clarke Stadium this year! but talks are under way for a Soccer Specific Stadium

[Replacement]

What a screw up by Canada today. Get the 1-0 lead in 30th minute then play conservative all the way against an inferior Cuban side that is entirely outmatched the whole contest, but allow Cuba to score the tying goal in injury time.

Just a colossal cluster**** that damages Canada's chances of advancing to the Olympics.

After beating the US 2-0 there was no reason to be so dismal in this match against Cuba. Really did very little in second half.

Anyway the FC Edmonton goalie looks very good. So Did Saiko (sp)

[oiler-dude]

Originally Posted by stevieeatworld

They are playing @ Clarke Stadium this year! but talks are under way for a Soccer Specific Stadium

Excellent, thanks for that! Would be an awesome thing to have, a small (15-20k) Soccer Specific Stadium!

[Replacement]

Originally Posted by Auguste Escoffier

re: Canada

What a terrible, terrible game the Canadian men just played against Cuba, of all teams.

The team could not make a pass to save their lives; the cross attempts were weak at best, and the three corners they received during the last twenty minutes of the match were a waste of everyone's time.

The team looked incredibly lazy, and showed little emotion.

Sure, they got a draw and are going to play in the semis, but with a chance like they had today, the team has to beat Cuba.

If you can believe it Canada played even worse against El Salvador. They got absolutely nothing going in that initial 0-0 draw.

I'm kicking myself because I got to watch the two dog games and somehow missed the US game in which Canada must've played well.

Way too much defensive posturing today instead of agressively stomping the Cubans. We were winning virtually every ball when we were pushing the matter. Got way too tentative as the game progressed.

[GatoradeG*]

Every time I look at Spain's Euro roster I cry a little bit inside.

[stevieeatworld]

Originally Posted by Replacement

What a screw up by Canada today. Get the 1-0 lead in 30th minute then play conservative all the way against an inferior Cuban side that is entirely outmatched the whole contest, but allow Cuba to score the tying goal in injury time.

Just a colossal cluster**** that damages Canada's chances of advancing to the Olympics.

After beating the US 2-0 there was no reason to be so dismal in this match against Cuba. Really did very little in second half.

Anyway the FC Edmonton goalie looks very good. So Did Saiko (sp)

I feel it would have been just as hard to play Honduras as it would be to Play Mexico. If we can play as well as we did against USA then we most definitely can beat Mexico as we have before! im still confident, and this is the first time in years that i have been.

P.S. The FC Edmonton Facebook page just teased a shot of the new 2012 Kit! BLACK!