Ottawa Fury FC NASL 2014 Season Thread

NASL 2014 Matchday 19 at Tampa Bay Preview

September 13, 2014 – Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Ottawa Fury FC – Preview

Ottawa Injuries: CB/RB Drew Beckie (injury, doubtful), winger Carl Haworth (injury, doubtful)

Ottawa Returns: RW/RB Philippe Davies (return from 1-game suspension)

Ottawa NASL Away Record: 2-1-5

Tampa Bay NASL Home Record: 3-2-4

Ottawa NASL Recent Form: DLWDL

Tampa Bay NASL Recent Form: DWLWW

When: Saturday, September 13, 2014 @ 7:30pm EDT

Where: Al Lang Stadium, St. Petersburg, FL (Watch at NASLLive.com; Listen at TSN 1200 AM)

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OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...pa-bay-rowdies-vs-ottawa-fury-fc#.VBL2UGMxI3A

TBR: http://www.rowdiessoccer.com/news/d...view-rowdies-host-ottawa-fury-fc#.VBL2kmMxI3A

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/09/10/ottawa-fury-striker-heinemann-back-on-track and http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/09/11/redblacks-fury-continue-to-share-in-the-pain

Ottawa Citizen:

CSN: http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/i...e/fury-coverage-update-and-game-preview-r4835

RNO: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Articles2014/CountdownOttawaFuryRowdies.aspx

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://int.soccerway.com/matches/20.../fc-tampa-bay-rowdies/ottawa-fury-fc/1634325/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/nasl-2014-matchday-19-at-tampa-bay-preview

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Podcasts2014/OursistheFuryFuryswoopadramaticpointover.aspx

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 19 at Tampa Bay Review

September 13, 2014 – Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Ottawa Fury FC – 0-2 W – Review

Ottawa (4-3-3) – Peiser 9; Soria 7, Trafford 6, Jarun 7, Beckie 7; Paterson 6, Ryan (c) 6, Donatelli 8; Mayard 6, Heinemann 8, Oliver 7

Tampa Bay (4-4-2) – Pickens; Hunt, Rodrigues, Mkandawire (c), Wallace; Frimpong (Townsend 68′), Hill, Russell, Mkosana ( Morris 68′); Shriver (Walker 83′), Hristov

Ottawa Subs – Davies 7 (Jarun 46′), Ubiparipovic 8 (Oliver 67′), Dantas 8 (Heinemann 84′)

Ottawa Goals: Oliver (24′), Ubiparipovic (90+3′); Assists: Soria (24′), Dantas (90+3′)

Tampa Bay Goals: None

Ottawa Injuries and Suspensions: Haworth (injury)

Ottawa Stats Leaders: Shots – Heinemann (2); Challenges Won – Soria (12)

Ottawa Tactical Notes: Ottawa maintained a 4-3-3 the whole game, with Davies coming in to RB as Beckie moved to CB for Jarun, and Ubiparipovic coming in to LCM as Paterson moved to RW for Oliver. Ubiparipovic started on the bench with a back injury.

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NASL: http://www.nasl.com/matchcenter/gsmid/1634325

OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...wdies-biggest-game-of-the-season#.VBcNB2MxI3A

TBR: http://www.rowdiessoccer.com/news/d...eday-rowdies-host-ottawa-fury-fc#.VBcPR2MxI3A

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/09/13/fury-fc-playoff-hopes-still-alive-with-big-win-over-rowdies

Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/soccer/win-leaves-fury-still-in-playoff-hunt

Soccer by Ives: http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/09/nasl-week-11-look-back.html

Canadian Soccer News:

RedNation Online: http://rednationonline.ca/Articles2014/OttawaFuryearnahardfoughtwininTampa.aspx

Twelve:

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://ca.soccerway.com/matches/201.../fc-tampa-bay-rowdies/ottawa-fury-fc/1634325/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/09/15/nasl-2014-matchday-19-at-tampa-bay-review

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks:

RNO Ours is the Fury:

BBSC The Banter:

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 20 at Atlanta Preview

September 20, 2014 – Atlanta Silverbacks FC vs Ottawa Fury FC – Preview

Ottawa Injuries: CB Omar Jarun (injury, probable)

Ottawa Returns: LW Carl Haworth (return from injury), RB/CB Ryan Richter (return from loan recall, Toronto FC)

Ottawa Transfers In: RB/CB O’Brian Woodbine (unattached)

Previous Meeting: NASL Matchday 4: Atlanta Silverbacks FC 2-1 Ottawa Fury FC (http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/nasl-2014-matchday-4-at-atlanta-recap/)

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 9th; 5-4-10; 19 points

Atlanta NASL Overall Record: 8th; 6-3-10; 21 points

Ottawa NASL Overall Away Record: 3-1-5

Atlanta NASL Overall Home Record: 2-2-4

Ottawa NASL Recent Form: WDLWD

Atlanta NASL Recent Form: LLWLD

When: Saturday, September 20, 2014 @ 7:30pm EDT

Where: Atlanta Silverbacks Park, Atlanta, GA (Watch at NASLLive.com; Listen at TSN 1200 AM)

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OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...ta-silverbacks-vs-ottawa-fury-fc#.VBw_XmMxI3A

ASFC: http://www.atlantasilverbacksfc.com...bad-four-players-return-two-dont#.VBw_v2MxI3A

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/09/17/richter-bouncing-from-ottawa-to-toronto and http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/09/18/ottawa-impresses-nasl-commish

Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/soccer/nasl-boss-bullish-on-league-expansion

CSN: http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/i...s-they-grab-a-0-2-win-away-at-tampa-bay-r4854

RNO: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Articles2014/CountdownOttawaFuryAtlanta.aspx

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://int.soccerway.com/matches/20...l/atlanta-silverbacks/ottawa-fury-fc/1634326/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/09/19/nasl-2014-matchday-20-at-atlanta-preview

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Podcasts2014/OursistheFuryFurysoffensesaysHowdy.aspx

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 20 at Atlanta Review

September 20, 2014 – Atlanta Silverbacks FC vs. Ottawa Fury FC – 0-3 W – Review

Ottawa (4-3-3) – Peiser; Soria, Trafford, Beckie, Richter; Ubiparipovic, Ryan (c), Donatelli; Mayard, Heinemann, Oliver

Atlanta (4-2-3-1) – Ati, Gonzalez, Roushandel (Sousa 79′), Espinoza (Canovas 77′), Carr (McCauley 46′), Sandoval, Gavin, Poku, Cruz, Harlley, Chavez

Ottawa Subs – Dantas (Heinemann 63′), Haworth (Mayard 71′), Paterson (Ubiparipovic 76′)

Ottawa Goals: Mayard (3′), Oliver (38′), Haworth (83′); Assists: Heinemann 2 (3′, 38′), Oliver (83′)

Atlanta Goals: None

Ottawa Injuries and Suspensions: None

Ottawa Stats Leaders: Shots – Donatelli, Oliver, Mayard (3); Challenges Won – Soria, Ryan (11)

Ottawa Tactical Notes:

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 6-4-10; 22 points

Atlanta NASL Overall Record: 9th; 6-3-11; 21 points

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NASL: http://www.nasl.com/matchcenter/gsmid/1634326

OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...verbacks-to-climb-nasl-standings#.VCA2YWMxI3A

ASFC: http://www.atlantasilverbacksfc.com...anta-silverbacks-0-ottawa-fury-3#.VCA7omMxI3A

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/09/20...e-for-ottawa-fury-fc-with-second-straight-win

Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/soc...atlanta-move-out-of-nasl-fall-season-basement and http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/soc...asl-best-minnesota-after-steamrolling-atlanta

Soccer by Ives: http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/09/nasl-week-12-look-back.html

Canadian Soccer News:

RedNation Online: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Articles2015/OttawaattheirbestagainsttheSilverbacks.aspx

Twelve:

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://ca.soccerway.com/matches/201...l/atlanta-silverbacks/ottawa-fury-fc/1634326/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/09/22/nasl-2014-matchday-20-at-atlanta-review

Fury Fanatic: http://furyfanatic.wordpress.com/2014/09/22/mayard-fighting-hard/

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury:

BBSC The Banter:

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 21 vs Minnesota Preview

September 28, 2014 – Ottawa Fury FC vs. Minnesota United FC – Preview

Ottawa Injuries: None

Ottawa Returns: None

Previous Meeting: Minnesota United FC 2-1 Ottawa Fury FC (http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/08/04/nasl-2014-matchday-13-at-minnesota-review/)

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 6-4-10; 22 points

Minnesota NASL Overall Record: 1st; 13-5-2; 44 points

Ottawa NASL Overall Home Record: 2-3-5

Minnesota NASL Overall Away Record: 5-3-2

Ottawa NASL Recent Form: WWDLW

Minnesota NASL Recent Form: WWDLD

When: Sunday, September 28, 2014 @ 3:00pm EDT

Where: TD Place, Ottawa, ON (Watch at Rogers TV 22 and 369, NASLLive.com; Listen at TSN 1200 AM)

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OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...a-fury-fc-vs-minnesota-united-fc#.VCXVJmMxI3A

MNUFC: http://www.mnunitedfc.com/news/deta...-minnesota-united-at-ottawa-fury#.VCXVYGMxI3A

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/09/24/mayard-gets-the-message-from-ottawa-fury-coach

Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/soccer/fury-start-a-busy-week-with-nasl-best-minnesota

CSN: http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/i...the-road-with-a-0-3-win-away-at-atlanta-r4869

RNO: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Articles2015/CountdownOttawaFuryvMinnesotaUnited.aspx

SBI: http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/09/nasl-week-13-look-ahead.html

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://int.soccerway.com/matches/20...l/ottawa-fury-fc/nsc-minnesota-stars/1634333/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/nasl-2014-matchday-21-vs-minnesota-preview

Fury Fanatic: http://furyfanatic.wordpress.com/2014/09/25/confidence-high-at-td-place/

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Podcasts2014/OursistheFuryFuryFCBurnAtlantatorecordp.aspx

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 21 vs Minnesota Review

September 28, 2014 – Ottawa Fury FC vs. Minnesota United FC – 2-3 L – Review

Ottawa (4-3-3) – Peiser 6; Soria 5, Trafford 5, Beckie 5, Richter 6; Ubiparipovic 8, Ryan (c) 9, Donatelli 5; Mayard 8, Heinemann 8, Oliver 6

Minnesota (4-1-4-1) – VanOekel; Davis, Dias, Calvano, Venegas; Pitchkolan (c), Vicentini, Jordan (Burgos 67′), Mendes (Daley 79′), Ibarra; Ramirez

Ottawa Subs – Paterson 6 (Donatelli 68′), Haworth 7 (Oliver 76′), Dantas (Heinemann 84′)

Ottawa Goals: Heinemann (15′), Ryan (51′); Assists: Ubiparipovic (15′), Heinemann (51′)

Minnesota Goals: Ibarra (20′), Dias (23′), Ramirez (88′)

Ottawa Injuries and Suspensions: None

Ottawa Stats Leaders: Shots – Heinemann (4); Challenges Won – Heinemann (12)

Ottawa Tactical Notes: Remained 4-3-3 the whole match

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 6-4-11; 22 points

Minnesota NASL Overall Record: 1st; 14-5-2; 47 points

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NASL: http://www.nasl.com/matchcenter/gsmid/1634333

OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...nother-heartbreaker-to-minnesota#.VCsGh2MxI3A

MNUFC: http://www.mnunitedfc.com/news/deta...ith-3-2-victory-over-ottawa-fury#.VCsGz2MxI3A

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/09/28...acle-to-make-playoffs-after-loss-to-minnesota and http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/09/28/fury-captain-ritchie-ryan-scores-credit-he-deserves

Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/soccer/late-goal-by-nasl-league-leaders-spoils-furys-day

Soccer by Ives: http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/09/nasl-week-13-look-back.html

Canadian Soccer News:

RedNation Online: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Articles2015/FuryloseheartbreakertoMinnesotaUnited.aspx

Twelve:

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://ca.soccerway.com/matches/201...l/ottawa-fury-fc/nsc-minnesota-stars/1634333/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/nasl-2014-matchday-21-vs-minnesota-review

Fury Fanatic: http://furyfanatic.wordpress.com/2014/09/29/fury-and-supporters-unlimited-potential/ and http://furyfanatic.wordpress.com/2014/09/29/ryans-free-kick/

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury:

BBSC The Banter:

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 22 – Ottawa vs Atlanta Preview

October 1, 2014 – Ottawa Fury FC vs. Atlanta Silverbacks FC – Preview

Ottawa Injuries: None

Ottawa Returns: RB O’Brian Woodbine (match fitness)

Previous Meeting: Atlanta Silverbacks FC 0-3 Ottawa Fury FC (http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/09/22/nasl-2014-matchday-20-at-atlanta-review/)

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 6-4-11; 22 points

Atlanta NASL Overall Record: 9th; 6-3-12; 21 points

Ottawa NASL Overall Home Record: 2-3-6

Atlanta NASL Overall Away Record: 4-1-6

Ottawa NASL Recent Form: LWWDL

Atlanta NASL Recent Form: LLLLW

When: Wednesday, October 1, 2014 @ 7:00pm EDT

Where: TD Place, Ottawa, ON (Watch at Rogers TV 22 and 369, NASLLive.com; Listen at TSN 1200 AM)

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OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...a-fury-fc-vs-atlanta-silverbacks#.VCwcj2MxI3A

ASFC:

Ottawa Sun:

Ottawa Citizen:

CSN: http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/i...guish-with-a-2-3-loss-home-vs-minnesota-r4877

RNO: http://rednationonline.ca/Articles2015/CountdownOttawaFuryFCvAtlantaSilverbacks.aspx

SBI:

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://int.soccerway.com/matches/20...l/ottawa-fury-fc/atlanta-silverbacks/1634336/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/10/01/nasl-2014-matchday-22-ottawa-vs-atlanta-preview

Fury Fanatic: http://furyfanatic.wordpress.com/2014/10/01/linegate/

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury: http://rednationonline.ca/Podcasts2014/OursistheFuryFuryFCdropanexcitingmatch.aspx

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 22 – Ottawa vs Atlanta Review

October 1, 2014 – Ottawa Fury FC vs. Atlanta Silverbacks FC – 2-0 W – Review

Ottawa (4-3-3) – Peiser 7; Woodbine 8, Trafford 7, Jarun 8, Richter 7; Paterson 8, Ryan (c) 7, Donatelli 8; Haworth 8, Dantas 9, Oliver 8

Atlanta (4-2-3-1) – Ati; Roushandel (Gonzalez 87′), A. Bangura, Canovas, Espinoza; Gavin, Poku; Sandoval, Cruz (Burgos 80′), Rivera; Chavez (S. Bangura 70′)

Ottawa Subs – Davies 8 (Oliver 70′), Heinemann 7 (Dantas 72′), Mayard (Haworth 90′)

Ottawa Goals: Dantas (20′), Paterson (33′); Assists: Dantas, Oliver (33′)

Atlanta Goals: None

Atlanta Red Card: Burgos (89′)

Ottawa Injuries and Suspensions: None

Ottawa Stats Leaders: Shots – ; Challenges Won -

Ottawa Tactical Notes: Remained 4-3-3 the whole match

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 7-4-11; 25 points

Atlanta NASL Overall Record: 9th; 6-3-13; 21 points

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NASL: http://www.nasl.com/matchcenter/gsmid/1634336

OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...their-backs-in-more-than-one-way#.VC7DAWMxI3A

ASFC: http://www.atlantasilverbacksfc.com...awa-fury-2-atlanta-silverbacks-0#.VC7DLmMxI3A

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/01/ottawa-fury-fc-makes-history-at-td-place and http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/02/gotta-be-happy-for-ottawa-furys-paterson

Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/soccer/fury-secure-first-home-win-over-atlanta

Soccer by Ives:

Canadian Soccer News:

RedNation Online: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Articles2015/OttawaFuryearnfirstwinatTDPlace.aspx

Twelve:

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://ca.soccerway.com/matches/201...l/ottawa-fury-fc/atlanta-silverbacks/1634336/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/10/01/nasl-2014-matchday-22-ottawa-vs-atlanta-review

Fury Fanatic:

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury:

BBSC The Banter:

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 23 – Ottawa at San Antonio Preview

October 4, 2014 – San Antonio Scorpions FC vs Ottawa Fury FC – Preview

Ottawa Injuries: None

Ottawa Returns: None

Previous Meeting: Ottawa Fury FC 1-1 San Antonio Scorpions FC (http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/nasl-2014-matchday-15-vs-san-antonio-review/)

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 7-4-11; 25 points

San Antonio NASL Overall Record: 2nd; 13-3-6; 42 points

Ottawa NASL Overall Away Record: 4-1-5

San Antonio NASL Overall Home Record: 6-2-3

Ottawa NASL Recent Form: WLWWD

San Antonio NASL Recent Form: WLLWL

When: Saturday, October 4, 2014 @ 8:30pm EDT

Where: Toyota Field, San Antonio, TX (Watch at NASLLive.com; Listen at TSN 1200 AM)

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OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...onio-scorpions-vs-ottawa-fury-fc#.VC8SIWMxI3A

SASFC: http://www.sascorpions.com/news/det...antonio-scorpions-vs-ottawa-fury#.VC8SY2MxI3A

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/02/gotta-be-happy-for-ottawa-furys-paterson

Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/soc...ury-benefit-from-peisers-wish-for-fresh-start

CSN:

RNO:

SBI: http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/10/nasl-week-14-look-ahead.html

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://int.soccerway.com/matches/20...-antonio-scorpions-fc/ottawa-fury-fc/1634340/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/10/03/nasl-2014-matchday-23-ottawa-at-san-antonio-preview

Fury Fanatic:

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury:

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 23 – Ottawa at San Antonio Review

October 4, 2014 – San Antonio Scorpions FC vs. Ottawa Fury FC – 1-1 D – Review

Ottawa (4-3-3) – Peiser 6; Soria 6, Trafford 8, Jarun 7, Richter 7; Ubiparipovic 7, Ryan (c) 7, Paterson 6; Mayard 7, Heinemann 7, Davies 6

San Antonio (4-1-4-1) – Saunders, De Roux, Cann, Janicki, James, Forbes (Soto 70′), Castillo (Hassli 90′), Menjivar, Elizondo, Restrepo, Gentile (Zahorski 83′)

Ottawa Subs – Dantas 6 (Heinemann 62′), Donatelli 6 (Paterson 68′), Oliver 7 (Jarun 75′)

Ottawa Goals: Richter (90+1′); Assists: Ubiparipovic, Oliver, Donatelli (90+1′)

San Antonio Goals: Castillo (11′)

Ottawa Injuries and Suspensions: None

Ottawa Stats Leaders: Shots – Paterson (3); Challenges Won – Soria, Trafford, Jarun (10)

Ottawa Tactical Notes: Remained 4-3-3 the whole match. When Jarun came off, Richter shifted to CB, Davies shifted to RB, Mayard shifted to RW and Oliver came on at LW

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 7-5-11; 26 points

San Antonio NASL Overall Record: 2nd; 13-4-6; 43 points

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NASL: http://www.nasl.com/matchcenter/gsmid/1634340

OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...pions-with-last-minute-equalizer#.VDLm9GMxI3A

SASFC: http://www.sascorpions.com/news/det...1-saturday-night-at-toyota-field#.VDLnc2MxI3A

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/04/fury-fc-steals-point-in-stoppage-time

Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/soccer/last-minute-goal-salvages-tie-for-fury

Soccer by Ives: http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/10/nasl-week-14-look-back.html

Canadian Soccer News: http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/i...s-a-last-gasp-equalizer-with-a-1-1-draw-r4891

RedNation Online: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Articles2015/FuryearndramaticdrawagainstScorpions.aspx

Twelve:

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://ca.soccerway.com/matches/201...-antonio-scorpions-fc/ottawa-fury-fc/1634340/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/10/06/nasl-2014-matchday-23-ottawa-at-san-antonio-review

Blog Fury FC: http://blogfuryfc.wordpress.com/2014/10/03/3-players-1-run/

Fury Fanatic:

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury:

BBSC The Banter:

 

OFFC announces release of D Andres Fresenga

OFFC:

The club announced this morning that they have released Andres Fresenga. We thank Andres for his dedication and wish him well in the future

— Ottawa Fury FC (@OttawaFuryFC) October 8, 2014

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 24 – Ottawa at New York Preview

October 11, 2014 – New York Cosmos vs Ottawa Fury FC – Preview

Ottawa Injuries and Absences: M Richie Ryan (family)

Ottawa Returns: None

Ottawa Transfers: D Andres Fresenga (mutual termination)

Previous Meeting: Ottawa Fury FC 0-1 New York Cosmos (http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/07/22/nasl-2014-matchday-11-vs-new-york-review/)

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 7-5-11; 26 points

New York NASL Overall Record: 3rd; 10-7-6; 37 points

Ottawa NASL Overall Away Record: 4-2-5

New York NASL Overall Home Record: 5-4-3

Ottawa NASL Recent Form: DWLWW

New York NASL Recent Form: DDLWW

When: Saturday, October 11, 2014 @ 7:30pm EDT

Where: James M. Shuart Stadium, Hempstead, NY (Watch at NASLLive.com; Listen at TSN 1200 AM)

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OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...ew-york-cosmos-vs-ottawa-fury-fc#.VDg3sBY08q0

NYC:

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/09/fury-snubbed-by-team-canada; http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/08/nash-a-perfect-fit-for-ottawa-fury

Ottawa Citizen:

CSN:

RNO: http://rednationonline.ca/Articles2015/CountdownOttawaFuryNewYorkCosmos.aspx

SBI: http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/10/nasl-week-15-look-ahead.html

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/10/12/united-states/nasl/ny-cosmos/ottawa-fury-fc/1634344/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/10/10/nasl-2014-matchday-24-ottawa-at-new-york-preview

Fury Fanatic: http://furyfanatic.wordpress.com/2014/10/09/ryan-to-miss-new-york/

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury: http://rednationonline.ca/Podcasts2014/OursistheFuryFurydefendfortstealpoint.aspx

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 24 – Ottawa at New York Review

October 11, 2014 – New York Cosmos vs. Ottawa Fury FC – 2-1 L – Review

Ottawa (4-3-3) – Peiser; Woodbine, Trafford, Jarun (C), Richter; Ubiparipovic, Eustaquio, Donatelli; Oliver, Heinemann, Davies

New York (4-4-1-1): Maurer; Lade, Roversio, Mendes (C), Freeman; Ayoze, Senna, Szetela, Diaz; Mwanga (Denissen 67′); Stokkelien

Ottawa Subs – Mayard (Oliver 15′), Paterson (Eustaquio 65′), Haworth (Davies 87′)

Ottawa Goals: Heinemann (58′); Assists: Davies (58′)

New York Goals: Diaz (43′), Chirishian (90+4′)

Ottawa Injuries and Suspensions and Absences: Ryan (family)

Ottawa Stats Leaders: Shots – Donatelli (5); Challenges Won – Woodbine (20)

Ottawa Tactical Notes:

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 7-5-12; 26 points

New York NASL Overall Record: 3rd; 11-7-6; 40 points

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NASL: http://www.nasl.com/matchcenter/gsmid/1634344

OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...rsolge1oe/heartbreak-in-new-york#.VD6duxY08q0 and http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...-of-the-border-playing-key-roles#.VD6mzBY08q0

NYC:

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/11/ottawa-furys-playoff-hopes-dashed

Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/soccer/new-york-cosmos-end-ottawa-furys-playoff-hopes and http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/soccer/fury-complain-to-league-over-elbow-to-the-head-of-oliver

Soccer by Ives: http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/10/nasl-week-15-look-back.html

Canadian Soccer News:

RedNation Online: http://rednationonline.ca/Articles2015/FuryloseheartbreakerinNewYork.aspx

Twelve:

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://ca.soccerway.com/matches/2014/10/12/united-states/nasl/ny-cosmos/ottawa-fury-fc/1634344/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/10/15/nasl-2014-matchday-24-ottawa-at-new-york-review

Fury Fanatic: http://furyfanatic.wordpress.com/2014/10/14/community-first/ and http://furyfanatic.wordpress.com/2014/10/14/ottawa-fury-highlight-package/

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury: http://rednationonline.ca/Podcasts2014/OursistheFuryNothanksRefinthespirit.aspx

BBSC The Banter:

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 25 – Ottawa vs Edmonton Preview

October 18, 2014 – Ottawa Fury FC vs. FC Edmonton – Preview

Ottawa Injuries and Absences: F Oliver (out, facial injury), F Tom Heinemann (1-game suspension), M Mauro Eustaquio (probable, hamstring)

Ottawa Returns: M Richie Ryan (family)

Previous Meeting: FC Edmonton 0-0 Ottawa Fury FC (http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/07/14/nasl-2014-matchday-10-at-edmonton-review/)

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 7-5-12; 26 points

Edmonton NASL Overall Record: 6th; 8-7-11; 31 points

Ottawa NASL Overall Home Record: 3-3-6

Edmonton NASL Overall Away Record: 2-5-5

Ottawa NASL Recent Form: LDWLW

Edmonton NASL Recent Form: WDDWD

When: Saturday, October 18, 2014 @ 3:00pm EDT

Where: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, ON (Watch at Rogers TV 22 & 369, NASLLive.com; Listen at TSN 1200 AM)

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OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...ew-ottawa-fury-fc-vs-fc-edmonton#.VEF5QRY08q0

FCE: http://www.fcedmonton.com/news/deta...little-more-than-bragging-rights#.VEF5exY08q0

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/16/ottawa-fury-going-for-strong-finish

Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/soccer/fury-playing-for-pride-against-edmonton and http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/soccer/fury-complain-to-league-over-elbow-to-the-head-of-oliver

Metro News: http://metronews.ca/news/ottawa/1185373/ottawa-fury-host-fc-edmonton-in-canadian-nasl-showdown/

CSN:

RNO: http://rednationonline.ca/Articles2015/CountdownOttawaFuryvsFCEdmonton.aspx

SBI: http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/10/nasl-week-16-look-ahead.html

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/10/18/united-states/nasl/ottawa-fury-fc/fc-edmonton/1634352/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/10/17/nasl-2014-matchday-25-ottawa-vs-edmonton-preview

Fury Fanatic:

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Podcasts2014/OursistheFuryNothanksRefinthespirit.aspx

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 25 – Ottawa vs Edmonton Review

October 18, 2014 – Ottawa Fury FC vs. FC Edmonton – 0-2 L – Review

Ottawa (4-3-3) – Peiser; Woodbine, Trafford, Jarun, Richter; Paterson, Ryan (C), Donatelli; Mayard, Dantas, Davies

Edmonton (4-4-2) – Smits; Moses, Roberts, Watson (C), Navarro; Laing, Jones, Hlavaty (Raudales 8), James; Burt (Edward 70′), Ameobi (Nonni 77′)

Ottawa Subs – Haworth (Davies 35′), Ubiparipovic (Paterson 57′), Soria (Jarun 81′)

Ottawa Goals: None

Edmonton Goals: Burt (9′), Laing (21′)

Ottawa Injuries and Suspensions and Absences: F Oliver (out, facial injury), F Tom Heinemann (1-game suspension)

Ottawa Stats Leaders: Shots – ; Challenges Won -

Ottawa Tactical Notes:

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 7-5-13; 26 points

Edmonton NASL Overall Record: 5th; 9-7-11; 34 points

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NASL: http://www.nasl.com/matchcenter/gsmid/1634352

OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...fc-blanked-in-all-canadian-derby#.VEVD4xY08q0

FCE: http://www.fcedmonton.com/news/deta...step-closer-to-post-season-place#.VEVGwxY08q0

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/18/fury-fc-blanked-2-0-by-canadian-rivals

Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/local-sports/ottawa-fury-cant-find-a-way-through-edmontons-defence

Soccer by Ives: http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/10/nasl-week-16-look-back.html

Canadian Soccer News:

RedNation Online: http://rednationonline.ca/Articles2015/FuryFClose20torivalsFCEdmonton.aspx

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://ca.soccerway.com/matches/2014/10/18/united-states/nasl/ottawa-fury-fc/fc-edmonton/1634352/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/10/20/nasl-2014-matchday-25-ottawa-vs-edmonton-review

Fury Fanatic:

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury:

BBSC The Banter:

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 26 – Ottawa vs Indy Preview

October 26, 2014 – Ottawa Fury FC vs. Indy Eleven – Preview

#OttawaStrong

Ottawa Injuries and Absences: None

Ottawa Returns: F Oliver (out, facial injury), F Tom Heinemann (1-game suspension)

Previous Meeting: Indy Eleven vs. Ottawa Fury FC – 1-2 W – (http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/08/24/nasl-2014-matchday-16-at-indy-eleven-review/)

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 7-5-13; 26 points

Indy NASL Overall Record: 9th; 5-8-12; 23 points

Ottawa NASL Overall Home Record: 3-3-7

Indy NASL Overall Away Record: 3-3-5

Ottawa NASL Recent Form: LLDWL

Indy NASL Recent Form: WWDLL

When: Sunday, October 26, 2014 @ 3:00pm EDT

Where: TD Place Stadium, Ottawa, ON (Watch at Rogers TV 22 & 369, NASLLive.com; Listen at TSN 1200 AM)

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FIFA: http://www.nasl.com/article/uuid/1r...lishes-feature-on-ottawa-fury-fc#.VErD4xY08q0

NASL: http://www.nasl.com/article/uuid/vz...nasls-match-of-the-week-on-espn3#.VEq8tBY08q0

OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...ew-ottawa-fury-fc-vs-indy-eleven#.VEq9rRY08q0

INDY11:

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/24/fury-to-wear-black-arm-bands-at-sunday-nasl-match and http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/23/ryan-still-happy-to-stay

Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/soc...books-but-fury-fc-eager-to-win-last-two-games

Metro News:

CSN: http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/i...wa-lose-0-2-at-home-to-red-hot-edmonton-r4924

RNO: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Articles2015/CountdownOttawaFuryvsIndyEleven.aspx

SBI: http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/10/nasl-week-17-look-ahead.html

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/10/26/united-states/nasl/ottawa-fury-fc/indy-eleven/1634357/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/10/24/nasl-2014-matchday-26-ottawa-vs-indy-preview

Fury Fanatic:

SMR Interview Series (Drew Beckie): http://www.stonymondayriot.com/stonymondayriot/2014/10/23/smr-interview-series-drew-beckie-defender

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Podcasts2014/OursistheFuryFurysingtheBluesatTDPlace.aspx

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 26 – Ottawa vs Indy Review

October 26, 2014 – Ottawa Fury FC vs. Indy Eleven – 1-2 L – Review

Ottawa (4-3-3) – Peiser; Woodbine, Trafford, Jarun, Richter; Ubiparipovic, Ryan (C), Paterson; Dantas, Heinemann, Davies

Indy (4-4-2): Nicht; Frias, Norales, Miller, Franco; Smith (Smart 62′), Mares (Moore 90+5′), Pena, Pineda; Jhulliam (Ambersley 53′), Rugg

Ottawa Subs – Donatelli (Ubiparipovic 46′), Oliver (Paterson 59′), Haworth (Davies 73′)

Ottawa Goals: Oliver (90+1′)

Indy Goals: Jhulliam (28′), Pineda (89′)

Ottawa Red Card: Ryan (90+3′)

Ottawa Injuries and Suspensions and Absences: None

Ottawa Stats Leaders: Shots – ; Challenges Won -

Ottawa Tactical Notes:

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 7-5-14; 26 points

Indy NASL Overall Record: 9th; 6-8-12; 26 points

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NASL: http://www.nasl.com/matchcenter/gsmid/1634357

OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...8l0/fury-fc-edged-in-home-finale#.VE6qkxY08q0

INDY11: http://www.indyeleven.com/news/detail/uuid/4rvk8q09z57r1xywzgx7mcwb3/recap—ott-12-ind#.VE6swhY08q0

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/26/ottawa-fury-fc-falls-flat-in-home-finale-against-indy-eleven and http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/26/fury-fc-honours-fallen-soldiers

Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/local-sports/ottawa-fury-lose-final-home-game-and-coach-not-happy

Soccer by Ives: http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/10/nasl-week-17-look-back.html

Canadian Soccer News:

RedNation Online:

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://ca.soccerway.com/matches/2014/10/26/united-states/nasl/ottawa-fury-fc/indy-eleven/1634357/

La Metropole Sports: http://lametropolesports.com/2014/10/27/marc-dos-santos-impact-ottawa/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/10/27/nasl-2014-matchday-26-ottawa-vs-indy-review

Fury Fanatic:

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury:

BBSC The Banter:

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 27 – Ottawa at Ft. Lauderdale Preview

November 1, 2014 – Ft. Lauderdale Strikers FC vs. Ottawa Fury FC – Preview

Ottawa Injuries and Absences: M Richie Ryan (red card suspension)

Ottawa Returns: None

Previous Meeting: Ottawa Fury FC vs. Ft. Lauderdale Strikers – 1-2 L – (http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/08/11/nasl-2014-matchday-14-vs-fort-lauderdale-review/)

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 7-5-14; 26 points

Ft. Lauderdale NASL Overall Record: 4th; 11-6-9; 39 points

Ottawa NASL Overall Away Record: 4-2-6

Ft. Lauderdale NASL Overall Home Record: 8-3-2

Ottawa NASL Recent Form: LLLDW

Ft. Lauderdale NASL Recent Form: WDDWW

When: Saturday, November 1, 2014 @ 8:30pm EDT

Where: Lockhart Stadium, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Watch at NASLLive.com; Listen at TSN 1200 AM)

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NASL: http://www.nasl.com/article/uuid/19...n-spot-up-for-grabs-this-weekend#.VFPmMxY08q0

OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...rdale-strikers-vs-ottawa-fury-fc#.VFPmRhY08q0

FTLFC: http://www.strikers.com/news/detail...e6/match-preview-strikers-v-fury#.VFPmhhY08q0

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/29/ottawa-fury-season-finale-saturday

Ottawa Citizen:

CSN:

RNO: http://rednationonline.ca/Articles2015/CountdownOttawaFuryFortLauderdaleStrikers.aspx

SBI: http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/10/nasl-week-18-look-ahead.html

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/11/02/united-states/nasl/miami-fc/ottawa-fury-fc/1634359/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/nasl-2014-matchday-27-ottawa-at-ft-lauderdale-preview

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury: http://www.rednationonline.ca/Podcasts2014/OursistheFuryFurydownedbyIndyinfinal.aspx

 

NASL 2014 Matchday 27 – Ottawa at Ft. Lauderdale Review

November 1, 2014 – Ft. Lauderdale Strikers vs. Ottawa Fury FC – 1-1 D – Review

Ottawa (4-3-3) – Peiser; Woodbine, Soria, Beckie, Richter; Paterson (C), Eustaquio, Donatelli; Oliver, Dantas, Haworth

Ft. Lauderdale (4-5-1) – Contofalsky; Guerrero (C), Antonijevic (Hassan 78’), Alves, King; Pecka (Chavez 58’), Nunez (Jenison 55’), Marcelin, Anderson, Chin; Picault

Ottawa Subs – Davies (Dantas 73′), Trafford (Haworth 82′), Ubiparipovic (Donatelli 89′)

Ottawa Goals: Paterson (16′); Assists: Donatelli (16′)

Ft. Lauderdale Goal: Hassan (86′)

Ottawa Red Card: Eustaquio (54′)

Ottawa Injuries and Suspensions and Absences: Ryan (suspension), Heinemann (injury)

Ottawa Stats Leaders: Shots – Dantas (3); Challenges Won – Dantas (10)

Ottawa NASL Overall Record: 8th; 7-6-14; 27 points

Ft. Lauderdale NASL Overall Record: 4th; 11-7-9; 40 points

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NASL: http://www.nasl.com/matchcenter/gsmid/1634359

OFFC: http://www.ottawafuryfc.com/news/de...with-1-1-draw-in-fort-lauderdale#.VFfodBY08q0

FTLS: http://www.strikers.com/news/detail...tpjm89/match-recap-strikers-fury#.VFfqNBY08q0

Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/11/01/fury-fall-in-season-finale

Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/loc...ttle-for-draw-as-they-conclude-year-1-in-nasl

Soccer by Ives: http://www.sbisoccer.com/2014/11/nasl-week-18-look-back.html

Canadian Soccer News:

RedNation Online:

Goal Canada/Soccer Way: http://ca.soccerway.com/matches/2014/11/02/united-states/nasl/miami-fc/ottawa-fury-fc/1634359/

OFFC Review: http://offcreview.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/nasl-2014-matchday-27-ottawa-at-ft-lauderdale-review

Fury Fanatic:

TSN 1200 Corner Kicks: http://autopod.ca/chum/28/podcasts/

RNO Ours is the Fury: http://rednationonline.ca/Podcasts2014/OursistheFury10mansidecantholdoff.aspx

BBSC The Banter:

 

The 2014 Ottawa Fury FC Writers’ Awards

The inaugural NASL regular season has now wrapped up for Ottawa Fury FC, and there have been great and well-cherished moments throughout 2014. Namu Yoon (@BBSC_SeoulBro), from Canadian Soccer News and the OFFC Review blog, and Blog Smith (@BlogFuryFC), from Metro News Ottawa, the Ours is the Fury podcast on RedNation Online and the Blog Fury FC website, weigh in on the 2014 season and comment on who they feel deserve some of the end-of-the year awards that they have shamelessly taken from the excellent Waking the Red TFC SB Nation website (@WakingTheRed).

You can weigh in on the comments section below, or harp at us on Twitter! We’d like to extend our thanks and congratulations to all the Ottawa Fury FC players, coaches and the on/off-field staff, and commend the great fans and SGs that supported the club at Lansdowne, Carleton, and on the interwebz.

Team MVP

Blog Smith: Sinisa Ubiparipovic (Runner-up: Oliver) – This was not an easy decision and could easily be 4-5 different players. Ubi was the most consistent midfielder all year and an offensive threat whenever he touched the ball. Showing incredible skill on the ball, he was catalyst for the possession game the Fury were able to maintain (and often dominate) in most matches.

Namu Yoon: Sinisa Ubiparipovic (Runner-up: Tony Donatelli) – The Fury FC midfield was the strongest component in the team throughout the year, and Richie Ryan (my 3rd choice) provided the rock-solid stability and Donatelli provided the silky link-ups between defense and offense. However, Ubi was the magician that made the Fury offense possible, with his fantastic through balls to the strikers and the wingers, and the great technique to weave around the defenders when needed.

Offensive Player of the Year

Namu: Sinisa Ubiparipovic (Runner-up: Oliver) – As described above, he was the talisman that made the team function in its possession-oriented game, while he was also capable of the magic moments that broke open a game with his precise through passes. Oliver showed incredible athleticism in the penalty area, leading the team in goals scored, with the majority of his goals coming off his head while playing as a winger in a 4-3-3 formation. That’s just astounding. Honourable mentions to Tom Heinemann/Vini Dantas for their leading of the forward line and Carl Haworth for his non-stop running.

Bloggy: Oliver (Runner-up: Vini Dantas) – The Fury’s leading goal scorer and the only NASL Player of the Week winner from the club, Oliver was able to score some incredible goals from the wing, a position that produced almost no offence throughout the year. Seven goals and three assists in an injury-shortened season is undeniably incredible.

Defensive Player of the Year

Bloggy: Romuald Peiser/Devala Gorrick (Runner-up: Drew Beckie) – This may seem a bit like cheating, but it’s hard to pick one without picking the other. In a year that had many defensive lapses, both Peiser and Gorrick were outstanding all season, with both making very few mistakes while often saving the team with highlight-reel saves. Ottawa finished 5th in the league in goals conceded.

Namu: Romuald Peiser/Devala Gorrick (Runner-up: Drew Beckie) – Easily the hardest pick for me, personally. At the end of the day, when I thought about who were the players that helped keep Ottawa’s strong defensive record, it had to be the two keepers, who both displayed fantastic reflexes in net, and kept the team in the game for numerous occasions. Among the defenders, Beckie displayed a strong amount of grit and hustle that enabled him to win headers and block numerous shots, even taking in a concussion in the spring season as a result, while also helping start the passing game from the back. Honourable mention to O’Brian Woodbine for showing great 1-on-1 defensive skills in the games that he played after being picked up near the end of the season.

Young Player of the Year

Namu: Drew Beckie (Runner-up: Oliver) – Both Beckie and Oliver were integral to the side for their relative youth, but I felt Beckie’s all-around contribution when on the field was just that little bit better than Oliver’s, despite Beckie playing only about 75% of the league matches, due to both injury and team selection.

Bloggy: Oliver (Runner-up: Drew Beckie) – At 22, the young Brazilian has many years ahead of him, and if he can build on an amazing 2014 season, he has the potential to be scary-good in this league, if he isn’t already.

Moment of the Year

Bloggy: Oliver’s last second equalizer against Carolina at TD Place that led the Fury out of the basement of the league table and into the best run of the year for the Fury, who would shortly find themselves in the thick of the playoff race (Runner-up: First Fury win 4-0 over Carolina).

Namu: The home openers at Carleton and Lansdowne. The home opener at Carleton brought back a high-calibre professional footy side to Ottawa and was the culmination of a great amount of dedication by the OFFC staff, while the Lansdowne opener put Ottawa firmly on the North American footy landscape (Runner-up: The epic last-minute winner by Tommy Heinemann off the bench vs. FC Edmonton in the spring season).

You can follow Namu Yoon on Twitter at @BBSC_SeoulBro, and his blog on Ottawa Fury FC at OFFCReview.wordpress.com, and at @OFFCReview.

You can follow Blog Smith on Twitter at @BlogFuryFC, and his blog on Ottawa Fury FC at BlogFuryFC.wordpress.com, and his contributions to the Ours is the Fury podcast at @OttawaFury.

 

2014 Ottawa Fury FC Players’ Notes

In the 2nd part of our season review on the 2014 Ottawa Fury FC season, Namu Yoon (@BBSC_SeoulBro), from Canadian Soccer News and the OFFC Review blog, and Blog Smith (@BlogFuryFC), from Metro News Ottawa, the Ours is the Fury podcast on RedNation Online and the Blog Fury FC website, weigh in on the season and comment on two aspects they liked about each player and one aspect about each player that they thought could be worked on for next season. We will focus our comments on those who played at least 5 competitive games for Ottawa and remained with the club as of the last NASL matchday.

You can weigh in on the comments section below, or harp at us on Twitter! We’d like to once again extend our thanks and congratulations to all the Ottawa Fury FC players, coaches and the on/off-field staff, and we hope they enjoy their well-deserved rest and vacations.

Goalkeepers

GK Romuald Peiser – Namu Yoon (NY): Can make spectacular saves, and can pull off a string of good saves. Could do better on 1-on-1 chances and breakaway chances. Blog Fury FC (BF): A strong leader that can make unbelievable saves; however, often gets flustered in a crowd.

GK Devala Gorrick – NY: Great reflexes, and communicates strongly with his defenders. Could do better on aerial balls and crosses into the area. BF: Has a high competitive level and great positioning, but is lacklustre in air.

Defenders

LB/CB Ramon Soria – BF: A versatile, smart defender who can deliver great deep crosses into box, but should work on defending in space.NY: Good bursts up the field with the ball, and versatile on both the left flank and in centre. Sometimes beat for pace by faster wingers.

LB/RB O’Brian Woodbine – BF: Quick, tough defender always a threat to join the attack but is sloppy at times and gives away too many fouls. NY: Confident in both attack and defense, and can match faster wingers for pace. Outmuscled by more physical wingers time to time.

CB/LB Mason Trafford – BF: The team's workhorse is a tenacious defender. Is an average, not spectacular, all-around player. NY: Composed in central defense, and initiates a significant number of attacks with good passing. Needs to win more aerial duels on crosses and long balls from the opposition half.

CB Omar Jarun – BF: Is physically unmatched on the field, and is an offensive threat on set-pieces. However, is often caught out of position by his lack of speed.NY: Very aggressive and physical, and leads the back four well with strong communication. Ball control could be better, with quicker passes out of the backline.

CB/RB Drew Beckie – BF: The best slide-tackler on team has the ability to mark anyone on the field, but must work to avoid costly mistakes. NY: Hustles for the ball, and makes brave tackles and shots blocked. Needs to ensure that clearances get the ball out of the danger area.

RB/CB Ryan Richter – BF: Strong on the ball and great in anticipating when to push forward in attack, but lacks focus sometimes and must work on being more team-first. NY: Very good with the ball while attacking on the right flank, and is physical on defense. Needs to ensure consistency, with fewer mistakes on the ball in our own half.

Midfielders

CM/CAM Sinisa Ubiparipovic – NY: Great imaginative passing, and fine technique on the ball. Should help out on defense more if playing in central midfield. BF: The best pure dibbler on the team who runs at defenders creating offensive opportunities, but lack of conditioning cost him down the stretch.

DM Richie Ryan – NY: Wide and composed vision from central midfield, and makes strong tackles in midfield. Can not be allowed to get caught up field while playing as the only defensive midfielder. BF: Arguably the best passer in the league and the club’s vocal leader. However, his marking is poor for a DM, and he simply needs to run more.

DM/CM Mauro Eustaquio – NY: Good passing on long balls to the wingers and fine tackling in centre mid. Must be careful not to get caught in possession holding on to the ball. BF: Plays the game like a veteran player and has great range and is an adept defender, but a bad mistake cost Fury final match of season.

CM/RM Tony Donatelli – NY: Smooth link-up between midfield and offense, and always seems to find the open man. Must improve speed to help out on defense and to get into the opposing penalty area. BF: A physical presence in midfield with great vision and is patient under pressure, but lacks imagination and creativity in final third.

CM/RM Nicki Paterson – NY: Good through passes and energetic in the midfield. Could improve on being more accurate with long-range shots and passing. BF: Not afraid to take a shot, and will track back and defend; unfortunately, he disappears in some matches and must work on making more medium to long passes.

Attackers

LW/RW/CAM Oliver Minatel – BF: Fury's leading scorer while playing limited minutes is a rare goal-poaching winger. Doesn't always bring his A-game and needs to improve an inconsistent work rate. NY: Great athleticism in the penalty area, and brave in the air. Could get more involved in the build-up play with the striker.

LW P.R. Mayard – BF: Strong and quick with the ability to stretch opposing defenses down the flanks; however, his technique needs to be worked on for him to stand out. NY: Enthusiastic on the left flank, and can cross the ball well. Should attempt to pick out the right short passes when needed.

CF Tom Heinemann – BF: Tremendous work-rate with an uncanny resilience to constant hard tackles/fouls; however, must do better to create scoring chances on his own. NY: Great physical presence up top, and can finish a variety of different chances. Could work on better positioning for the aerial duels.

CF/CAM Vini Dantas – BF: An accomplished possession-type dribbler with incredible vision to create great goal-scoring opportunities; however, should work on becoming a more clinical finisher. NY: Really good play with the back to the goal, and can pick out nice chipped passes. Must provide a stronger presence in the penalty area.

RW/LW Carl Haworth – BF: Is very quick with exceptional close-quarter ball control and isn't lacking confidence and skill to pull off the unbelievable. Needs to work on playing in space and crossing the ball. NY: Very energetic and aggressive and a good example to follow on the pitch. Could work on getting into and getting more involved inside the penalty area.

RW/RB Philippe Davies – BF: The best crosser on the team who plays defense as well as he does wing. Needs to become more well-rounded to be a consistent starter. NY: Best crosser on the team, and nice technique on the flanks. Could look for more involvement in the offensive buildup and on defense.

Other Fury FC Players

GK Marcel DeBellis, GK Chad Bush, LB Maykon Araujo, CB Kenny Caceros, RB Andres Fresenga, CM Hamza Elias, CM Zakaria Messoudi

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Moderator, could you unsticky and maybe even close this thread, as we've started a 2015 one? Thanks!