OTTAWA – Ottawa Fury FC announced on Thursday the return of local players Eddie Edward and Jamar Dixon along with goalkeeper Andrew MacRae as the club builds toward its inaugural season in the USL in 2017. All three signings are pending league and federation approval.

"We are delighted to welcome Eddie and Jamar back for next year,” said Fury FC Head Coach Paul Dalglish. “Both players bring a lot of experience, a good work ethic and fit perfectly into our system. The fact that they are both from Ottawa is a big bonus and shows our dedication towards our community.”

Edward joined Fury FC at the end of Spring Season this year and cemented himself as one of the cornerstones of Ottawa’s backline. In 2016, the 28-year-old right back reached a career-high in minutes played, logging 2,352 minutes split between FC Edmonton (9 matches) and Fury FC (19 matches).

“I’m thrilled to continue living the dream of playing for my home city,” said Edward. “This club is going in a positive direction and I'm extremely honored to be here and be a part of the continued growth of Ottawa Fury FC."