2009 Soccer Hall Of Fame Induction

Click for Album VAUGHAN, June 6, 2009 — The Canadian soccer elite met at the Ontario Soccer Centre in Vaughan on Friday, June 5th for a reception honouring the 2009 Inductees and the official unveiling of the William Hoyle Room in the Ontario Soccer Centre foyer. Hall of Fame founder and Chair Emeritus, Bill Hoyle more »

OSA Saddened By Passing of Doug Knott (1927 – 2009)

Doug Knott, Member of the Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum Board of Governors, passed away on Friday, June 5th, 2009 on the eve of the 10th Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies Douglas Ronald Knott was born in New Westminster, BC in 1927 and participated in track and field, cross-country running and rugby at the more »

Wilkinson Inducted Into Sault Ste. Marie Sports Hall Of Fame

Posted By BEN LEESON, THE SAULT STAR Clive Wilkinson will continue to coach soccer as long as he continues to meet two criteria. “No. 1, as long as I enjoy it,” said the 65-year-old Saultite. “And No. 2, as long as I’m effective.” He insists the former is still true. And on Friday night, he more »

Canadian Soccer’s Professor Emeritus

By Peter Mallett Globe & Mail He may not have scored any memorable goals, recorded any shutouts or hoisted any championship trophies during his career but soccer historian Colin Jose will finally join an esteemed list of soccer legends and be inducted into Canada’s Soccer Hall of Fame in Vaughan, Ont. this weekend. On Saturday more »

OSA Announces Changes To Board Of Directors

At the end of the OSA Board meeting this weekend, John Knox tendered his resignation as President of the OSA with the reason being his recent election (at the Canadian Soccer Association Annual Meeting) to the position of Director-At-Large on the CSA Board. As a result, the OSA Board made appointments to fill various positions more »

Aurora Youth Soccer Club’s Right To Play On CBC

June 3, 2009 – Aurora, Ontario — The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has confirmed it will feature Aurora Youth Soccer Club’s, ‘Inspiring global change one goal at a time initiative’ with Right To Play for its upcoming Soccer Day in Canada television show. Filming and interviews with AYSC players, coaches, and club officials as well more »

Whitecaps Jump Into First Place With 2:0 Win

VANCOUVER, BC — Vancouver Whitecaps FC have put themselves in the driver’s seat in the effort to win the 2009 Nutrilite Canadian Championship. With a 2:0 victory over Toronto FC at Swangard Stadium in Vancouver – both goals scored by Ansu Toure – Vancouver jumped into first place in the Nutrilite Standings. Whitecaps FC finish more »

The Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Weekend – June 6, 2009

VAUGHAN, June 1, 2009 — Canadian soccer elite will gather on Saturday, June 6 to celebrate the induction of eight individuals and one team into The Soccer Hall of Fame. On Saturday, June 6, there will be a Media “Meet and Greet”  at BMO Field in the Press Conference Room at 3:00pm . This will more »

Nutrilite Showdown On Tuesday

It may be a new rivalry on the Canadian sports landscape, but it hasn’t taken long to come to a boil. Canadian club pride will be on the line Tuesday night when Vancouver Whitecaps FC hosts Toronto FC on match day five of the Nutrilite Canadian Championship. The two sides will meet this 2 June more »

Canada Wins 1:0 In Cyprus

CYPRUS, May 30, 2009 — Canada’s men’s national team defeated Cyprus today at the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium in Larnaka. Striker Simeon Jackson scored the lone goal in a 1:0 victory while goalkeeper Lars Hirschfeld picked up the clean sheet with the help of captain Kevin McKenna and a strong back line. A number of players more »