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League To Owners: 'We Told You So'
by Scott Zerr (Analysis | Edmonton Sun - July 21)
There's being optimistic and then there's being downright delusional. Executives of the United Soccer Leagues and the owners of the 14 other A-League franchises repeatedly warned the former owners of the Edmonton Aviators that their expectations for a first-year club were completely out of whack, said USL chief operating officer Dave Askinas. more details | go to article

Canada Wants To Draw
by Robert Tychowski (Preview | Edmonton Sun - September 4)
They saw the scene in Montreal where Team Canada skated out to spine-tingling ovations for the World Cup of Hockey, and dreamed out loud about striking that same visceral chord. But when you're ranked 99th in the world, in a country lukewarm to your sport to begin with, dreaming out loud about sold-out buildings and hysterical fans is as good as it's going to get for a while. more details | go to article

European Success Costly For Canada
by Keith Bradford (Profile/Interview | Edmonton Sun - September 29)
He left his Port Coquitlam, B.C., home at the age of 16 and jumped straight in at the deep end. Somehow, he'd managed to get a trial with one of England's top soccer clubs - at a time when few "foreigners" played in the Old Country. But showing he had talent wouldn't be enough. Craig Forrest had to prove that as a Vancouver-born "American," he had a right to play for Ipswich Town. more details | go to article

Goal O' The Year
by CP (Profile/Interview | Edmonton Sun - November 13)
Canadian Dwayne De Rosario's volley against DC United has been voted goal of the year in Major League Soccer. The rocket-like shot by the San Jose Earthquakes forward from Toronto was chosen Sierra Mist Goal of the Year by MLS fans on the league's official website, MLSnet.com. more details | go to article

Group Wants In USL's Development League
by Scott Zerr (Article | Edmonton Sun - April 22)
Past failures be damned. The seemingly never-ending charge to bring a high-level soccer franchise to Edmonton is getting another kick-start - but with a twist. more details | go to article

T.O. Joins MLS
by Mark Keist (Analysis | Edmonton Sun - May 12)
Toronto's pro soccer team now has a name -- Toronto FC -- and a smart new logo, unveiled yesterday at the Ricoh Coliseum. more details | go to article

T.O. Unveils MLS Club
by Dan Ralph (Analysis | Edmonton Sun - May 11)
TORONTO (CP) - Toronto FC is up and running. more details | go to article

Just For Kicks
by Mark Keist (Analysis | Edmonton Sun - May 13)
With all the hype surrounding Toronto's new 20,000-seat soccer stadium these days, one question stands out: Will community associations really have fair access to it? more details | go to article

Those Glory, Glory Days
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Execs Put On Hot Seat
by Lance Hornby (Analysis | Edmonton Sun - May 12)
They wanted the focus to be on the new soccer team, but the tentacles of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd. often get tangled in their various enterprises. more details | go to article

Refereeing Way Offside For Canada
by Jon Cook (Commentary | Edmonton Sun - June 23)
Same official who called off a goal at Commonwealth more details | go to article

Pele To Beckham: Grow Up
by Dean McNulty (Profile/Interview | Edmonton Sun - August 1)
Pele is not impressed with Becks. more details | go to article

TFC's Malaise Is Fundamental
by Bill Lankhof (Preview | Edmonton Sun - August 25)
Defender Dunivant says goal-challenged team has lost its trademark work ethic and passion more details | go to article

Hogtown's Soccer Renaissance
by George Gross (Commentary | Edmonton Sun - June 17)
Some of the most interesting pre-hockey game events at the Air Canada Centre are the performances of scalpers. more details | go to article

Surprise! MLSel Raising Seat Prices
by Lance Hornby (Article | Edmonton Sun - September 5)
Market success has come with a price for Toronto FC fans. more details | go to article

MLS Has Strength In Goal
by Steven Sandor (Profile/Interview | Edmonton Sun - August 22)
Danny Karbassiyoon, Arsenal's North American scout, was feverishly taking notes in the press box as Chivas USA slapped Toronto FC 2-0 on Saturday. more details | go to article

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