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FC Edmonton Announces Signing of Striker Keegan, Re-Signing of Defender Edward

November 26, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
FC Edmonton News Release


EDMONTON, AB - FC Edmonton announced, Nov. 26, the signing of striker Jake Keegan as well as the re-signing of defender Eddie Edward, pending league approval. As per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Keegan, 24, arrives in Edmonton after an impressive two seasons with Galway United of the League of Ireland Premier Division. In 2014, the Stormville, New York native registered 17 goals in 37 appearances across all competition. Last season, Keegan scored 16 goals in 40 appearances. Galway United finished as the 2015 runner-up for the league cup. Keegan was drafted by MLS' Philadelphia Union in the 2013 Supplemental Draft.

"Jake has good pace, he is dangerous around the box and he can see a pass early," FC Edmonton head coach Colin Miller stated. "He is a different type of player from what we currently have at the moment and I think he will be full of enthusiasm to play for us. What it does for him as a young American is put him in the shop window for maybe a different level of football if he can be a success for us. There is a lot for Jake to play for here."

Edward, 27, returns after a consistent 2015 season where he finished second on the team in minutes played for outfield players, collecting 2,238 minutes in 24 North American Soccer League (NASL) appearances. The Ottawa native showed his versatility down the stretch for the Eddies, stepping into a holding midfield role in several matches. It will be Edward's fourth season with the club.

"Eddie filled in with some quality in some gaps for us last season," Miller remarked. "With the quality and experience he has at right back, I think he has become a far more well-rounded player. I'm looking for Eddie to be a leader in the group. He spoke up a couple times last season ...I was very pleased to see that leadership within him. I think there is more to come from him."

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Current FC Edmonton 2016 Roster:

Goalkeepers

Matt VanOekel, Tyson Farago

Defenders

Mallan Roberts, Marko Aleksic, Allan Zebie, Johann Smith, Albert Watson, Eddie Edward

Midfielders

Cristian Raudales, Michael Nonni, Ritchie Jones, Pablo Cruz, Dustin Corea

Forwards

Sadi Jalali, Tomi Ameobi, Jake Keegan

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