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February 16, 2015 Email

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As the leagues around Europe get back into the swing of things post winter break, and summer leagues, both in Europe and North America are well into preseason training, anticipation rises as the list of Canucks Abroad will soon increase. Even though the list is short of Canadians currently in-season, there have been positives in terms of minutes played and results of late. Especially from a youth perspective, players such as Daniel Haber, Charlie Trafford, Dylan Carreiro and Samuel Piette are all proving to be regulars for their respective clubs and are in positions to move up should their performances be noticed from their senior side. In England

While there weren’t any massive fixtures featuring Canadians over this past weekend, there was a match that could go a long way in boosting the confidence of a key CMNT defender. Noted several times this season, one of David Edgar’s lesser displays was against AFC Bournemouth, a match where he was sent off in 7 minutes ahead of an 8-0 route. That match lead to a long spell on the bench, and ultimately a loan away from Birmingham City. Bournemouth are lead by Callum Wilson, a player who could have the Premiership in his near future, and Edgar faced off against this pivotal opponent again with his new on-loan side, Huddersfield Town. It was a highly encouraging result as Bournemouth lead the Championship table, and Edgar went the full 90 in a 1-1 draw. Great 3 points today away from home and good to bounce back from last week. Being a man down showed great character. Fans were great. 👍_️ — David Edgar (@davidedgar141) February 7, 2015 Down a division in League One, it has been encouraging to see that Marcus Haber’s Crewe Alexandra has found a solid run of form and taken themselves well clear of the relegation zone. Four wins in their last five, it was a big week for Haber, who has been integral in the club’s last two results. On Tuesday he was credited with the game winning assist as he found space on the wing to send in the bal for the goal in a 1-0 victory over Yeovil Town, and Saturday he scored the insurance goal, a well-fought header, to seal a 2-0 victory over Fleetwood Town. In Turkey

It wouldn’t be an update of Canucks Abroad without checking in on Atiba Hutchinson, and supporters will be happy to see it has been a solid run of late for his Besiktas side, who have a big week ahead of them. Besiktas have taken advantage of small slip ups of late from Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, to put themselves top of the Turkish Super Lig by a single point. This weekend, Hutchinson was back into the starting line-up, going 90 minutes in a thrilling 3-2 win over Bursaspor. Two wins in a row now, Besiktas have been awarded a late penalty for the win, with Demba Ba converting. Besiktas now have to juggle big Europa League knockout fixtures as they face off against Liverpool, while having to travel away to 14th placed Eskisehirspor next Sunday to try and stay atop the table. Marcus Haber heads in the insurance goal as Crewe down Fleetwood Town 2-0.





Haber gets space down the wing to cross in the winner in a 1-0 win over Yeovil Town.



Kevin Aleman scores his first goal in Costa Rica in a 4-1 loss to Limon.



Lucas Cavallini remains consistent in Uruguay as he scores again for Fenix in a 1-1 draw with his old club, Juventud.



Here's how the rest of Canada's Internationals did Across the Pond: Milan Borjan – Ludogorets (BUL – D1):

Sunday, February 15, did not play in a 2-1 loss to Beroe in the Bulgarian Cup. David Monsalve – America de Cali (COL – D1:

Monday, February 16, did not play in a 2-0 victory over Bogota. Keven Aleman – Belén Siglo XXI (CR – D1):

Saturday, February 14, subbed in at the 60th minute and scored A GOAL in a 4-1 loss to Limon. Daniel Haber – Ayia Napa (CPR – D1):

Sunday, February 15, played all 90 minutes in a 3-0 loss to AEL. David Edgar – Huddersfield Town (ENG - D2):

Saturday, February 14, played all 90 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth. Simeon Jackson – Coventry City (ENG – D3):

Next match, Saturday February 21 v Sheffield United. Marcus Haber – Crewe Alexandra (ENG – D3):

Tuesday, February 10, played all 90 minutes in a 1-0 victory over Yeovil Town.

Saturday, February 14, played 90+ minutes and scored A GOAL in a 2-0 victory over Fleetwood Town. Iain Hume – Tramere Rovers (ENG – D4):

Saturday, February 14, played 67 minutes in a 2-0 loss to York City. Charlie Trafford (FIN – D1):

Friday, February 13, played all 90 minutes in a 2-1 loss to Lahti in the League Cup. Jamar Dixon – JARO (FIN – D1):

Saturday, February 14, played all 90 minutes in a 4-0 loss to SJK in the League Cup. Andre Hainault – Aalen (GER – B2):

Saturday, February 14, did not play in a 1-0 loss to Kaiserslautern. Randy Edwini-Bonsu – Stuttgarter Kickers (GER – D3):

Saturday, February 14, subbed in at the 78th minute in a 1-1 draw with Chemnitzer FC. Nik Ledgerwood – Energie Cottbus (GER – D3):

Saturday, February 14, played 59 minutes in a 2-1 victory over Wehen Wiesbadent. Daniel Stanese – Augsburg II (GER – D4):

Next match, March 7, 2015 v Bayreuth. Tosaint Ricketts – Hapoel Haifa (ISR – D1):

Saturday, February 14, subbed in at the 38th minute in a 2-1 loss to Hapoel Petah Tikva. Pedro Pacheco – Santa Clara (POR – D2):

Saturday, February 14, played in a 0-0 draw with Beira-Mar. Luca Gasparotto – Airdieonians (SCO – D3):

Saturday, February 14, played all 90 minutes in a 3-1 victory over Forfar Athletic. Dylan Carreiro – Abroath (SCO – D4):

Saturday, February 14, played 62 minutes in a 3-1 loss to Berwick Rangers. Samuel Piette – Deportivo La Coruna B (SPN – D4):

Sunday, February 15, played all 90 minutes in a 5-0 victory over Ribadeo. Atiba Hutchinson – Besiktas (TUR – D1):

Sunday, February 14, played all 90 minutes in a 3-2 victory over Bursaspor. Lucas Cavallini – Nacional (URU – D1):

Sunday, February 15, played and scored A GOAL in a 1-1 draw with Juventud.