Albert Watson Returns To Eddies For Fifth Season

Photo credit: Tony Lewis/FC Edmonton

FC Edmonton announced today the return of veteran center back Albert Watson for the club’s 2017 NASL campaign. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Watson, 31, is one of the NASL’s longest serving players with a single club, having joined FC Edmonton for the 2013 season. To date, the Belfast native has made a club record 111 appearances across all competitions.

“I’m delighted that we have brought back Albert this year”, FC Edmonton coach Colin Miller said. “Albert is well thought of within the league, he is an out-and-out, honest and hardworking defender, who does his job well.”

Watson returns to the heart of FC Edmonton’s back line that led the NASL in goals against in 2016. The team allowed just 21 goals in 32 regular-season matches en route to a semifinal appearance in The Championship, the league’s four-club postseason tournament. 

“Albert is a leader that gives absolutely everything in practice and during every game,” Miller added. “He is a terrific professional and he will remain a very important part of FC Edmonton this season.”