CSL-OSA Agreement Means More Independence

TORONTO — Thursday, February 28 – The Canadian Soccer League and the governing body Ontario Soccer Association have reached agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding that provides some autonomy to the CSL while operating as a professional league with plans for expansion. The agreement, approved by the OSA’s Board of Directors on February 23, concluded more »


Ottawa Fury GK Caroline Robert Wins U.S. Scholarship

OTTAWA, ON – 17 year old Ottawa Fury goalkeeper Caroline Robert has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer for NCAA Division 1 school Canisius College in the Fall of 2008. Caroline has accepted a place in the School of Arts and Sciences where she will study Criminal Justice. An all-round athlete, Caroline more »


Rutgers University Signs Ontario’s Jonelle Filigno

Rutgers Women’s Soccer Announces 2008 Recruiting Class PISCATAWAY, New Jersey, USA – Rutgers women’s soccer signed five players to its 2008 recruiting class, head coach Glenn Crooks announced. Jonelle Filigno (Mississauga, Ontario), Shannon Woeller (Vancouver, Canada), April Price (Richmond, Va.), Stefanee Pace (Kearny, N.J.) and Emmy Simpkins (Concord, N.C.) will all play for the Scarlet Knights more »


The OSA Saddened By Passing Of Dieter Lesemann

VAUGHAN, ON — It is with regret and sadness that The OSA has learned of the passing of Dieter Lesemann on Friday, February 15, 2008. The OSA extends its deepest sympathies to his wife Anne and children Deke, Iris, Peter and Tina.   The announcement pasted below briefly touches on Dieter’s many contributions to soccer in more »


Wintery Tale of Hope, Happiness and Health?

by Dr. Chris Mazzuchin, Director of Medical Services, Sports Centres Sudbury During the winter months we typically can expect to feel down, both physically, mentally and emotionally. The reasons for this are not all that uncommon. Below are a few things you can do to have the upper hand on both mother nature as well as more »


Ohio State Buckeyes Sign Ontario’s Kelsi Landry

COLUMBUS, Ohio, USA - Ohio State University women’s soccer coach Lori Walker announced today that 12 high school student-athletes have committed to attend Ohio State this fall and play soccer for the Buckeyes. The recruiting class includes five defenders, four midfielders, two goalkeepers and one forward. “I think this class has as much talent as our 2007 recruiting class more »


Ontario’s Devon Beach Signs With Indiana Hoosiers

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, USA - Head Coach Mick Lyon of the Indiana women’s soccer team has announced the signing of 10 student-athletes for the 2008 season. The class includes some of the finest players in the region in addition to student-athletes from Texas, Arizona and Canada. “The 2008 class has an exciting mixture of speed, size and more »


Ontario’s Oni Bernard Welcomed By Charlotte 49ers

CHARLOTTE, NC, USA - Charlotte 49ers women’s soccer coach Jon Lipsitz has received 12 new commitments to a 2008 team that returns 19 letter-winners and eight starters from the 2007 A-10 Regular Season and Tournament Championhips team. Lipsitz welcomes Oni Bernard of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Heather Carter of Badin, North Carolina, Kellie Dean of Raleigh, North more »