Here is a quick recap of the current Ottawa Fury FC 2015 Roster.

The final roster submitted at the start of the season will only be able contain a maximum of 7 international (or foreign) players as per USSF/NASL rules. Players who are either Canadian or American count as domestic players, of which a team have no maximum.

Romuald Peiser

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Peiser signed with the club midway through last year, earning the number one spot early in the Fall Season. His contract signed in the summer 2014 will see him through to the end of the 2015 season.

Standing at 6’1″, the Frenchman spent his time as a youth developing at AS Poissy and Paris Saint-Germain. He played for the PSG B squad as well as Bayer Leverkusen II. He spent time in Romania with FC Rapid București and time in Portugal with both Naval and Académica.

He was one of a few players to stand out for Fury in their inaugural season, he made many important saves to help the club earn points. His arrival at the club meant that Fury had to release Ghanian youngster Elias Hamza, who struggled to adjust to life in Ottawa and away from home and family.

Peiser brings a lot of experience to the Fury squad, and along with Bruce Grobbelaar he is helping with the development of both De Bellis and Bush.

Mason Trafford



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Mason Trafford was born in Florida, however he grew up in Vancouver and calls himself Canadian. The central midfielder spent time playing in the NASL in 2008/09 with his home team, the Vancouver Whitecaps. Trafford spent time playing in both Finland and China before finally signing with Ottawa Fury in 2014.

Trafford played nearly every minute of every game for Ottawa Fury in 2014 and was a vital part of their defense alongside fellow Canadian Drew Beckie. The 28 year old featured for a game in the Canadian Men’s National Team in 2013.

Mason will play and important role in the 2015 season after being identified by Marc Dos Santos as a core squad member.

Omar Jarun



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Omar Jarun is a Palestinian International who has been capped by his country 16 times. The central defender stands at 6’5 and is a rock solid presence in defense. Although he spent some of the season on the bench, Jarun scored two goals in the Spring Season and proved his worth in the latter parts of the season with some key preformances.

Jarun spent time with NASL clubs Vancouver Whitecaps, FC Tampa Bay and Atlanta Silverbacks before moving to Europe and playing in the Poland’s I Liga and Ekstraklasa.

Pending the resigning of Drew Beckie, Jarun will likely star beside Trafford in the central defense after the defender was one of the first players to sign a contract extension. He is currently a vice captain.

Nicki Paterson



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Nicki Paterson is a Scottish midfielder who grew up developing in the Motherwell FC youth system before moving to the US for further development.

The skilled midfielder has yet to find his best form in Ottawa after missing a good portion of the 2014 Season, and he will be looking forward to a strong 2015 season. Paterson

He has spent time in Scotland playing for Hamilton Accies before spending time in the US with Charleston Battery and a trial at New York Red Bulls.

The Scotsman became a fan favourite after featuring in nearly every Fury public event during his recovering him a knee injury. Along with Jarun, Paterson is a vice captain.

Richie Ryan



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Richie Ryan is Ottawa Fury’s captain and reigning player of the year. The Irishman was voted captain by his fellow teammates at the beginning of the 2014.

Ryan has spent time playing in Ireland for Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers, where he won the FAI Cup and League Cup twice respectivley. Ryan also spent time in Scotland playing for Dundee United in the Scottish Premier League (now SPFL).

Richie’s top moment of the 2014 season was likely his perfectly hit free kick against Minnesota United. The 29 year old was one of Fury’s most consistent players over the course of the year and was vital in controlling play in the middle of the park.

Mauro Eustaquio



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Mauro Eustaquio, or simply Mauro, is a Portuguese-Canadian central midfielder who has spent time with the Canadian U20 team.

The young midfielder is only 21 year old but he has shown a lot of promise. He was required to fill in for Richie Ryan on multiple occasions and showed his skill and composure with the ball.

Mauro spent time developing in Portugal at the Academy of Nazarenos, as well as spending time on loan with Naval before being picked up by Ottawa Fury.

The expectations for Mauro are high and Marc Dos Santos has shown his faith in the youngster by offering him a contract extension for 2015.

Carl Haworth



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Carl Haworth is an English born Canadian forward who has been with the Ottawa Fury since their PDL days (pre-NASL). He scored Ottawa Fury’s first goal at their new home TD Place.

Haworth developed through Niagara University and spent time in the USL with Forest City London, out of London Ontario.

The 25 year old has spent time with the Canadian U23 team and has won the USL-PDL Championship with Forest City.

Haworth is a natural striker however with Fury’s 4-4-3 system he has progressed well on the wing. At only 5’7, Haworth uses his spend and agility with the ball to create scoring chances.

Paulo Junior

Paulo Junior is a 25 yesr old Brazilian winger who has recently joined Fury in the off season. Dos Santo’s first new signing for the 2013 season, Junior becomes the fourth Brazilian to play for Ottawa.

Junior has a history playing in the NASL with Miami FC/Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Junior has also spent time in the MLS with Real Salt Laker and signed for (although never featured) the Vancouver Whitecaps.

The Brazilian stands at 5’6 and is said to be very quick with the ball, a perfect attribute for a winger. He will likely be joining fellow Brazilian Oliver on the wings (pending Olivers contract renewal) supplying Tommy Heinemann through the middle.

Tommy Heinemann



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Tommy Heinemann was a Fury fan favourite throughout the 2014 season. He missed most of the Spring Season through injury, he is remembered for scoring a 90th minute winner vs rivals FC Edmonton in the final home game before the break.

Tommy has played for the Carolina Railhawks in the NASL as well as with Columbus Crew and Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS.

Tommy was second in scoring for Fury in the 2014 season with 6 goals, and will be looking to improve on those numbers with an injury free 2015 season (fingers crossed).

Pending/Canceled Contracts

It’s understood the Fury player contracts for most players were a one year contract with a club option for a second year, meaning the club can decide which players will return for year 2.

Ottawa Fury have already announced they will not be seeking the renewal of Mayard, Dantas, Gorrick, Caceros and Soria.

Ryan Richter was brought on loan to Ottawa from Toronto FC meaning his contract did not have the 2nd year option. He fit in well with the Fury club and it is believed Ottawa will be on the top of the list of clubs to join since being released from Toronto FC.

Pending contracts are:

Ubiparipovic

Donatelli

Oliver

Beckie

De Bellis

Bush

Davies

Woodbine