May 31, 2022 – Canadian Premier League (CPL) – FC Edmonton News Release
SAVES LEADER: FC Edmonton goalkeeper Andreas Vaikla
currently leads the CPL in saves, with 25. Vaikla has one
clean sheet this season.
Vaikla is on loan from Toronto FC II.
SINGH SUSPENDED: FC Edmonton defender Luke Singh
will be suspended for tonight’s match against Forge FC after
receiving two yellow cards in the Eddies previous match
against Atletico Ottawa, last Sunday. Singh currently leads
the CPL in interceptions with 22.
TIMOTEO’S FIRST: Eddies midfielder Wesley Timoteo scored
his first professional goal on May 14, in a 2-1 loss to Pacific
FC. Timoteo converted a corner kick in the second half.
ALL CLEAR!: FC Edmonton ranks third in the CPL in
clearnaces with 122.
BITAR BATTLES: Midfielder Gabriel Bitar leads the team
with 49 recoveries and is second on the team among duels
won with 53.
He’s also ranked third in the CPL in tackles with 14.
FIRST PRO START: FC Edmonton Kelsey Egwu made his first
professioanl start in his professional debut against Pacific
FC on May 14. The 17-year-old played all 90 minutes in the
contest.
Forward CJ Smith also recorded his first pro start against
Pacific FC.
HIGGINS’ HEAVY WORKLOAD: FC Edmonton defender
Nyal Higgins leads the team in
minutes played with 630 minutes. He has played every
minute of the seven matches he’s dressed for.
PERFECT IN PK’S: FC Edmonton has scored five goals this
season, two of which have been on penalty kicks. They’re a
perfect two-for-two on penalty kicks so far this year.
CAPTAIN RETURNS: FC Edmonton captain Shamit Shome
returned to the lineup last weekend against Atletico Ottawa.
The 24-year-old had missed three matches due to injury, but
the former Montreal Impact midfielder started his third match
of the season and was solid in his return.
STRONG DUO: The tandem of Cale Loughrey and Nyal
Higgins lead the Eddies in both blocks and advantages won.
The two defenders have logged a lot of minutes on the
team’s back line this year with…
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