[2010.09.01 - Ottawa, ON]
EODSA Looks to Boost Canadian Support
Buses to Depart Ottawa on Sept. 7 for Canada v. Honduras in Montreal
The EODSA is eager to help back the Canadian Men's team in their international friendly against Honduras Tuesday, September 7th in Montreal. The EODSA has blocked off seats behind the Canada bench to help cheer on our boys and show our Canadian soccer pride!
Buses will depart Ottawa at the following locations:
WEST END - Departs from the Terry Fox Park & Ride - be there by 4:15pm; Bus leaves at 4:30pm sharp
EAST END - Departs from the Trim Road Park & Ride - be there by 4:15pm; Bus leaves at 4:30pm sharp
COST: $25 for a ticket (no transportation); $30 for a ticket and Canada scarf (no transportation); $45 for ticket and transportation; $50 for ticket, transportation and scarf
To reserve your tickets call the EODSA Office at 613.233.6561
[2010.09.01 - Ottawa, ON]
Turkish Delight
Melisa Erturk Features in World Cup Qualifier for Turkey
Melisa Erturk's international career continues to flourish with Turkey and has featured in two games for Turkey in the past month. July 29th Melisa played against England and most recently she featured in Turkey's FIFA World Cup Qualifier on August 25th against Austria which ended in a 2-2 draw.
The Ottawa Fury have seen 14 Youth Players feature for their country in international competition representing Canada, Turkey, Jamaica, Israel and Portugal.
[2010.09.01 - Cardiff, Wales]
Earning His Wings
Martin John Continues his Journey with the Cardiff City Bluebirds
Martin John continues to work on his match fitness with the Cardiff City Reserve squad that trounced Llanelli 5-0 on Tuesday evening. John featured for the Bluebirds Reserve side as his fitness and confidence continues to grow with the English Championship side. It has been an incredible journey to date for John who appeared in Cardiff's First Round Carling Cup match less than 24-hours after he had signed for the Bluebirds playing all 120 minutes in a 4-1 extra time victory. All this capped off with meeting EPL veteran and Cardiff native Craig Bellamy who joined the Bluebirds on loan from Manchester City. (Photo Courtesy of Cardiff City FC)
[2010.09.01 - Ottawa, ON]
PDL Reserves on Cusps of Promotion
6-1 Victory Inches Our Reserves Closer to Promotion into Men's Premier
The 6-1 victory over Lynwood on Tuesday night helped the Fury PDL Reserves improve their record to 11-3-3 needing just a victory in their final game over the Ottawa Royals or a Ottawa Rockers loss to capture top spot in the OCSL Men's Competitive Division 1 and ensure their spot in the OCSL Men's Premier next season.
Over the past several season's the Fury's Reserve Program for both the PDL and the W-League has operated under the Ottawa Falcons providing many of our Youth Graduates a strong program during the summer as they prepare and/or training for school in the fall and also to aid in their aspiration to reach the PDL and W-League ranks.
[2010.08.26 - Ottawa, ON]
Canada's Italy Camp Roster Stocked with Fury Talent
Morace Announces 24-player Roster for Upcoming Camp
Carolina Morace announced the 24-player roster that she will take to a training camp in Roma, Italy running August 25 - September 12 which will precede their September 15 international friendly against Germany in Dresden. Nine current and former Ottawa Fury players make up for over a third of the roster with 2010 Fury W-League player Bahar Sansar, Christina Julien, Alyssa Lagonia and Marie-Eve Nault all getting the nod. For Sansar this marks the first time that she has been called to the National Team, although she has ample experience in the Women's Youth Camps. The 5 other players with Fury ties, all former W-League players, are Robyn Gayle, Diana Matheson, Rhian Wilkinson, Melanie Booth and Carmelina Moscato.
[2010.08.19 - Ottawa, ON]
In Persuit of the Dream
Karina Fredette to Play at Shattuck St. Mary's College Prep Program
The Ottawa Fury U16’s Karina Fredette will be leaving Canada at the end of August to pursue her soccer dream in the U.S.A. In January of this year, Karina was invited to the Top Talent Camp at Shattuck St. Mary’s college prep school in Faribault, Minnesota. Through her great play she received an award to study and play soccer at the school with the aim of obtaining an NCAA or NAIA collegiate soccer scholarship upon graduation.