The U16 Ottawa Fury Boys were split into 2 teams to compete in the Queens Indoor 6v6 Tournament Sat. Feb. 6th.  This being the first time a youth team has played in the Queens Invitational Indoor Tournament it was highly anticipated by the boys, parents and coaches to see how the Fury lads would compete against top University and College's teams.

Numerous coaching staffs and bye-standers commented on how impressed they were with how the well the boys competed especially at being at such a younger age.  The boys were never outclassed and held their own physically, skill wise and in a respectful manner.  From the coaching stand point it was a worth while experience and the boys certainly put forth a proud effort. 

Dinner and a Laugh! A fundraiser to help the U15 Fury Girl play the game in Las Vegas.
 
Saturday. March 6
The Atomic Rooster Bistro and Bar
303 Bank Street
6:30-9:30pm
 
Tickets: $20 
Dinner: Choice of three pastas, Caesar Salad and an assortment of breads
 
Click here for full info!

The Fury will open the season under new head coach Carl Valentine at the friendly confines of Algonquin College on Sunday, May 30^th when they entertain the Western Mass Pioneers who join the PDL after spending the last 11 years in USL Division 2. The Fury have not lost a regular season game at home since June 24, 2007 – a three year stretch that has seen them compile are record of 14-0-4.

The Ottawa Fury Soccer Club are proud to announce that former Fury SYL and PDL player Edson (Eddie) Edward has been drafted to Major League Soccer's FC Dallas.  The announcement of Edward's signing was officially released January 26, with the defender set to feature in this upcoming year's MLS campaign.

In May 2010, Ottawa Fury 1997 Boys Soccer Team will be travelling to Brittany, France to play in Les Mondial Pupilles de Plomelin Soccer Tournament.  This tournament is a signature event for U13 Boys teams across France.  It attracts the very best teams associated with the French League Division 1 Clubs, teams from other major European soccer clubs (Anderlecht, Spartak Moscow, Dinamo Kiev, etc) and International teams from Africa, South America and Britain.  This tournament signifies the end of the French soccer season and it is an honour for the Ottawa Fury 1997 boys to be invited to participate in this prestigious event.

Heartbreak in Guatemala for the Canadian Women U20's (pictured left, photo courtesy of Canada Soccer) and head coach Carolina Morace.  After finishing strongly in group stage play with a 3-0-0 record that saw them beat Costa Rica (1-0), Cuba (2-0) and hosts Guatemala (3-1) , the Women's U20 Canadian National Team would succumb to two straight losses in knockout rounds to finish fourth in the 2010 CONCACAF World Cup Qualification Tournament. 

Three Ottawa Fury players have been named among the 70 invitees to the 2010 USL Showcase.  Martin Vickerton, Julien Edwards and Adrian Schippers were all announced on the provisional list.

The USL combine is an event that offers players in the PDL a chance to showcase their skills in front of professional scouts in the hope of attracting a pro soccer contract.  This year's version will be hosted by the USL-2 Charleston Battery at Blackbaud stadium from February 4-6. 

The USL W-League unveiled the 2010 schedule on Friday that will see the Ottawa Fury Women play a 12-game schedule in the Great Lakes Division as they vie for a seventh consecutive division title. In their 10-year history the Fury Women have posted a record of 98-23-13 and will look to become only the second W-League team in League history to record 100 regular season wins when they open the season on the road in Rochester on May 29^th before travelling north for a date with the Hamilton Avalanche on May 30^th.

The Ottawa Fury has become a very recognizable name in Canadian and North American soccer circles through their success in the PDL, W-League, Super Y-League and Academy play. Over the last few seasons the Fury have begun to make a name for themselves abroad at tournaments such as the Gothia Cup (Sweden), Plomelin (France) and the Foyle Cup (Northern Ireland).  In 2010 the Fury will represent Canada in three European countries: England, France and Ireland.

The beginning of 2010 has already seen numerous success stories for former Fury players who have continued to try and take their game to the professional and international levels.  This past week was a a jubilant one for 2008 and 2009 Fury W-League player Danielle Johnson - as the defender was picked 35th overall in the 2010 WPS draft by the current champions Jersey Sky Blue.  Along with Fury W-League all-time leading scorer Kelly Parker who was on the Sky Blue roster for the inaugural WPS season, Johnson is only the second Ottawa player to ever make it into Women's Professional Soccer.