2009 Coaching Conference Speakers Announced

VAUGHAN, ON — The annual Coaching Conference has been held at the Ontario Soccer Centre in Vaughan since 1999 and it is dedicated to developing and promoting the professionalism of soccer coaching in Ontario. The 2009 Conference will take place at the Ontario Soccer Centre on Martin Grove Road in Vaughan on Saturday November 7, more »

USL Bullish On Canada Future

Continued Canadian success and growth shaping USL plans October 30, 2009 – USL Media Release TAMPA, FL – In a country where the national pastime is unquestionably hockey, the summer clearly belongs to soccer as witnessed by the growing success of the sport within United Soccer Leagues over the past six years. Three of the more »

Morace Announces Florida Camp

OTTAWA, ON — Canadian women’s national team head coach Carolina Morace has announced details on Canada ’s upcoming training camp in Sunrise , Florida . The 12-day camp will run this 3 – 14 November and will feature 22 players. “This is an important training camp as we continue to build towards the FIFA Women’s more »

Markham Recognizes U14 Boys & Masters National Champions

by Chris Shea, President, Markham Soccer Club MARKHAM, ON — At last evening’s Town Council Meeting, Mayor Frank Scarpitti and the Town Councillors recognized the U14 Boys and Over-35 Men’s teams that represented Ontario in the recent National Club Competitions. The Under 14 Boys had a very successful year winning the OYSL League and Cup, more »

Former European Champions League Player Sasa Viciknez Named CSL’s MVP

TORONTO, ON — Tuesday, October 27 – Sasa Viciknez, a 35 year old forward for Serbian White Eagles who 10 years ago played for FK Obilić against Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid in the European Champions League, has been voted the 2009 Most Valuable Player (MVP) by the CSL member clubs. Known for his patented, more »

Soccer and H1N1 “Swine Flu” — Some Practical Advice

Provided by the Canadian Soccer Association and Dr. R. Gringmuth, Chair, Medical Advisory Committee OSA VAUGHAN, ON — As you are undoubtedly aware H1N1 (“Swine Flu”) has appeared in Canada. While to date most cases of this virus resemble seasonal flu, there have been some severe cases and deaths in Canada. Young people can be more »

Trois-Rivières Attak Wins CSL Championship

Attak victory makes amends for 2008 championship loss to Serbian Eagles TORONTO, ON – Playing a man short for most of the second half, Trois-Rivières Attak took the game into overtime, then penalty kicks to win the CSL Championship at the BMO Field in Toronto Saturday night. The Attak, playing with some of the best more »

Algonquin Claims 6th Straight OCAA Title

Click for OSATv TouchLine Interviews VAUGHAN, ON — The Algonquin Thunder won their sixth straight Men’s Soccer OCAA Championship as they defeated Seneca 2-1. Matthew Rigby and Ali Albadry scored for Algonquin while Gianfranco Chiechi scored for Seneca. The Players of the Game were Ali Albadry for Algonquin and Adam Orologio from Seneca. Championship Tournament more »

Falcons Soar To OCAA Gold

Click for OSATv TouchLine Interviews VAUGHAN, ON — The Fanshawe Falcons women’s soccer team captured the OCAA gold medal as they defeated Durham 1-0. Alana Cornet scored the winning goal for the Falcons and was named the Player of the Game for Fanshawe. Alyssa Best was named the Player of the Game from Durham. GAME more »

Fanshawe Falcons Win Men’s Bronze

Click for OSATv TouchLine Interviews VAUGHAN, ON — The Fanshawe Falcons captured the OCAA Men’s Bronze medal as they defeated Humber 2-0. Ivan Mishv and Steve Hepton were the goal scorers for Fanshawe. Milos Janikic of Fanshawe and Mike Rinzema of Humber won the Player of the Game awards. GAME RECAP Championship Schedule October 23 more »