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FC Edmonton Signs Academy Graduate And U-20 Canadian International Shamit Shome

Shome spent last season at the University of Alberta before deciding to turn pro
FC Edmonton Staff | Feb 12, 2016

FC Edmonton added another midfielder to the fold signing local talent Shamit Shome on Friday. 

Shome, 18, is no stranger to the Edmonton soccer community, having graduated from the FC Edmonton Academy before attending and competing for the University of Alberta Golden Bears in 2015.

“We knew from an early age with Shamit when he first started the program that he would be a player that we kept our eye on,” FC Edmonton Academy Technical Director Jeff Paulus said. “Shamit had a real opportunity to become a professional player and he’s done that. I’m thrilled.”

Shome’s play as a U-16 garnered attention from Canada Soccer, developing into a relationship that quickly gained momentum. The Edmonton native made his national team debut in France last October and most recently featured on Canada’s U-20 squad in November. He was the only Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) player selected to the November camp that saw Canada competing in a pair of matches against powerhouse side Mexico.

“You look at a player like Shamit and other academy graduates who have come before him and I think it is a great example of the positive things that can happen when clubs in the city work in co-operation with FC Edmonton Academy,” Paulus added. “I’ve talked about the Canada Soccer Pathway in the past and this is a great example of how it can work”

Shome joined the Golden Bears soccer program last season and made an immediate impact, receiving the Canada West Universities Athletic Association (CWUAA) 2015 men’s Rookie of the Year award. Shome finished eighth in goals scored overall during the Canada West regular season, finding the back of the net six times for the Bears. He was also named a second team all-star after starting at midfield for all 12 of the Golden Bear’s conference games.

“Shamit’s signing is another terrific compliment to FC Edmonton Academy, Jeff Paulus, as well as our academy staff,” FC Edmonton head coach Colin Miller said. “Shamit has not only been outstanding in the academy, he has also played very, very well with the U of A last season and been a standout performer. I think it’s a terrific signing for us and the local element is always great to have.”

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