FC Edmonton announced via Twitter on Wednesday that the club has signed veteran Cameroonian midfielder Tony Tchani, pending a medical examination and international transfer approval.
Tchani, 30, has spent nine years playing in Major League Soccer, most recently with the Chicago Fire. His time in MLS also saw him spend time with two Canadian clubs: Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC. In 212 regular season games in the MLS, the midfielder scored 15 goals and added 22 assists.
Tchani was drafted No. 2 overall in the 2010 SuperDraft.
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It’s not yet clear when Tchani will make his debut with the Eddies. FC Edmonton’s next match is on Saturday when they host Pacific FC at Clarke Stadium.
FC Edmonton currently sits in fourth place in the Canadian Premier League’s fall season with a record of 2-1-2.
READ MORE: FC Edmonton on fire and hope to stay undefeated in CPL’s fall season
Watch below: Some videos from Global News’ coverage of FC Edmonton in 2019.
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Zebie brothers offering solid play for FC Edmonton -
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FC Edmonton coach talks about his time with the navy -
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Some FC Edmonton players focus on education as well as soccer -
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FC Edmonton host Forge FC this weekend as they strive for CPL playoffs -
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Furry field invader storms the pitch at Edmonton FC game -
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FC Edmonton hope to keep winning streak going -
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FC Edmonton preparing for CPL’s fall season -
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FC Edmonton set to return to action after long break between games -
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FC Edmonton prepares to play at Cavalry FC’s stadium -
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FC Edmonton gets ready for CPL version of Battle of Alberta -
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FC Edmonton home opener featured noteworthy substitution -
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Canadian Premier League soccer kicks off in Edmonton -
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A closer look at FC Edmonton goalkeeper Connor James -
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FC Edmonton players share tips ahead of home opener this weekend -
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FC Edmonton’s Philippe Lincourt-Joseph on home opener -
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FC Edmonton’s Bruno Zebie excited for first home game of the season -
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FC Edmonton soccer team gearing up for first home game of the season -
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FC Edmonton ready to kickoff its CPL season against Valour FC -
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FC Edmonton prepares for CPL debut on Saturday -
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FC Edmonton coach pleased with what he sees at team’s CPL training camp
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