Match Preview: Atlanta vs. Edmonton
Silverbacks Hosts FC Edmonton Saturday
The Silverbacks seek their first win of 2012 at home versus FC Edmonton. The “Eddies” led by Shaun Saiko, who has scored four times this season, look to extend a two game unbeaten streak.
Atlanta Silverbacks vs. FC Edmonton
Saturday, May 12, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. EDT
Silverbacks Park
Atlanta, Georgia
Webcast: NASL on Ustream
TV: Azteca Atlanta WUVM CH 4
2012 Series: First meeting of 2012
2011 Series: Edmonton won series 4-0-0
Atlanta Silverbacks vs. FC Edmonton
Saturday, May 12, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. EDT
Silverbacks Park
Atlanta, Georgia
Webcast: NASL on Ustream
TV: Azteca Atlanta WUVM CH 4
2012 Series: First meeting of 2012
2011 Series: Edmonton won series 4-0-0
| Atlanta | Edmonton | |
| Head Coach | Alex Pineda Chacón | Harry Sinkgraven |
| 2012 Records | 0-4-1, 4pts | 1-1-3, 4pts |
| Goals Leaders | Reinaldo Navia (5) | Shaun Saiko (4) |
| Assists Leaders | Danilo Turcios (2) | Yashir Pinto (2) |
QUICK FACTS
Atlanta
- F Reinaldo Navia leads the league with five goals and was named NASL Player of the Month for April.
- M Danilo Turcios has two assists on the season. Turcios featured in the 2010 FIFA World Cup for Honduras.
- M Nico Coluluca is suspended from this game.
Edmonton
- Edmonton lost 3-1 to Vancouver in the Amway Canadian Championship on Wednesday.
- 2011 NASL Best XI midfielder Shaun Saiko recorded his first career hat-trick in the May 6th victory over Carolina.
- FC Edmonton has scored six goals in the past two NASL games.
