Canadian Soccer Community MAKE YOUR OPINIONS COUNT!

                The Ontario Soccer Association and Canadian Soccer Association are undertaking a research study to gain a better understanding of the Canadian Soccer Community and its needs. This is an opportunity for you to make your opinions heard so that we can ensure our programs meet the needs of the community. more »


Canada Has a Great Soccer Story

Reminder: The closing date for submission of the CSA survey is this Saturday June 14, 2013. For those who have completed the survey our sincere thanks.Your comments are valued and will assist in the growth of our game in Canada! The Ontario Soccer Association is supportive of the Canadian Soccer Association’s initiative to seek input more »


Men’s First Round Of Ontario Cup In The Books

VAUGHAN, June 12, 2013 — The First Round of the Ontario Cup Men’s Division kicked off this past weekend with games being played all across the province. The stage is now set for a very competitive Second Round, where the Ontario Soccer League Provincial Teams await the winners. Scores from the Men’s Division are listed more »


FIFA “Grassroots” Coach Education Workshop

OSA co-hosting major FIFA grassroots event in Vaughan, A tremendous learning opportunity for coaches & local players.   In partnership with the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA), the Ontario Soccer Association will be co-hosting a four-day FIFA “grassroots” Coach Education Workshop between June 12 and June 15 in Vaughan, Ontario. The specialized coach education course is more »


Help Canada Write The Next Soccer Chapter

The Ontario Soccer Association is supportive of the Canadian Soccer Association’s initiative to seek input to shape Canada’s soccer future. Please take the time to complete the survey below and feel free to forward this message onto other members of your soccer community.   This is an incredibly exciting time for Canadian soccer. Over the more »


Open Mic With OSA President Ron Smale

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, join OSA President Ron Smale on "Red Card" with host Anthony Totera for an open discussion on the beautiful game of soccer in Ontario. You are invited to call in and ask questions of the President regarding "Grassroots Soccer" in Ontario. The call in number more »


Ontario Cup First Round Set To Kick-Off This Weekend

VAUGHAN, June 4, 2013 — The Ontario Cup Preliminary Round wrapped up last weekend with three tournaments held in the Under 14 Boys Division. The three teams moving on to Round Robin Tournaments are listed below: Division Group Team Advancing Next Round U14 Boys 1 Gloucester Hornets 99 Impact Tournament Round June 15,16 U14 Boys more »


Avoiding and Preventing Heat Related Injuries When Playing Soccer

Proper Hydration to AVOID AND PREVENT HEAT RELATED INJURIES WHEN PLAYING SOCCER There are some simple guidelines which have been prepared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) when it comes to running activities in a hot and/or humid environment. The goal in participating in hot weather is to avoid fluid loss from the more »


NEW Development Pathway for Referees (LTPD)

As we continue to move forward with our player development initiatives across the province, we want to outline just how important our referees will be as we progress this exciting culture change.   Referees have always been critically important in our game; and you’re value and importance will only increase under LTPD. We encourage our more »


DeVos & Peschisolido Headline 2013 Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Class The Soccer Hall Of Fame

VAUGHAN, May 29, 2013– The 2013 Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Class will be honoured at the annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet this Saturday, June 1 at the InterContinental Toronto Centre. Amongst this year’s inductees are Canadian Men’s National Team stand-outs Jason deVos and Paul Peschisolido. Prior to the Induction Banquet on Saturday night, more »