Fury FC Sign Ottawa Native Eddie Edward
Published on June 28, 2016 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
Ottawa Fury FC News Release
Ottawa, ON - After playing in front of family and friends at TD Place for three years wearing the blue of FC Edmonton, Ottawa Fury FC announced Tuesday that veteran NASL defender Eddie Edward will now don the red and black of his hometown Ottawa Fury FC.
"I'd like to thank FC Edmonton for providing Eddie the opportunity to be close to home during a difficult time for his family," said head coach Paul Dalglish. "We are delighted to welcome Eddie back home and are thrilled to have him in our squad. Eddie brings experience, a determined work ethic and will fit into our system very well."
Currently featuring in his fifth North American Soccer League campaign, Edward brings a wealth of experience to his hometown club. After a two seasons with MLS side FC Dallas, the dynamic right-back moved to the NASL's Puerto Rico Islanders in 2012. After a season in the Caribbean, Edward returned to Canada signing with FC Edmonton where he has since featured in 79 matches for the Eddies. In all, Edward has played 99 NASL matches logging 8268 minutes.
"I first want to thank Tom Fath, Colin Miller and everyone with FC Edmonton for making this possible and for everything that there organization has done for me over the past four years," said Edward.
"There's no place like home," he added. "Every player dreams of playing for their hometown club and to have the opportunity to play in front of family and friends and represent my city is a special honour."
Earlier this month, Fury FC announced the addition of Mallan Roberts on a season-long loan from Edmonton that will now see these two defenders reunited in the Nation's Capital.
The Ottawa native developed with Ottawa South United that resulted in a scholarship to Graceland University helping lead the Yellowjackets to the NAIA Championship in his rookie season. During his time at University, Edward spent his summer playing in the PDL including two seasons with
Ottawa Fury (2007 and 2009) along with stops in Des Moines and Kansas City.
Fury FC return to action this weekend when they visit the New York Cosmos Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m to open the NASL Fall Season. Fans can catch all the action LIVE on Rogers TV, TSN 1200, 94,5 Unique FM and at OttawaFuryFC.com.
Tickets to the July 10 Home Opener are available at www.OttawaFuryFC.com, by calling us 1.877.489.2849 or visiting the TD Place Box Office. Following the Fury FC match, fans can watch the Euro 2016 Final and score 15% off their order at Crust and Crate, Industria, South Street Burger and Milestone's. Fans can also catch the Euro 2016 Final at Jack Astor's, CRAFT Beer Market, Joey and Local.
The Particulars:
Name: Giovanni Edson Edward Position: Defender (Right-Back)
Height: 6-0
Foot: Right
Age: 27 (September 20, 1988)
Place of birth: Ottawa, ON
Status: Domestic
Previous Club: FC Edmonton
Twitter: @EddieEdwardFC
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