OSA Saddened To Learn of Michelle Lockie’s Passing

VAUGHAN, ON — It is with great sadness that the Ontario Soccer Association learned about the passing of Michelle Lockie, a former member of the OSA staff.  Michelle worked for the OSA in its Information Services Department from 1998 to 2002. Michelle died at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, May 23 from complications in her fight against more »

14 Team Ontario Athletes Awarded U.S. College Scholarships

2010 U18 NTCO GRADUATESBack L to RKodee Williams, Lauren Kadet, Olivia Mbala, Shelina Zadorsky, Christine Exeter Brooke McCurdy, Carmelina PuppolaFront L to RStephanie Clarke, Nicole Mitchell, Nicole Misener, Adriana Leon Olivia Colosimo, Shanika Thomas, Madison SolowAbsent: Christabel Oduro VAUGHAN, ON – Fourteen National Training Centre Ontario (NTCO) and former Team Ontario members have been awarded more »

Big Weekend For Canada’s National Teams

May 24th game to be broadcast on Rogers Sportsnet OTTAWA, ON — It will be a big weekend for Canada’s national soccer teams, leading up to the televised Canada-Argentina match this Monday 24 May on Rogers Sportsnet. Four national teams are in action this weekend – both national men’s and national women’s teams plus the more »

Technical Analyst Job Posting

VAUGHAN, ON — We are currently seeking a Technical Analyst – Information Systems to join our highly performing team. The incumbent will be responsible for administering the Administration Information Management System (AIMS), providing analysis, communicating and resolving issues, planning and facilitating training/orientation, being the liaison with vendors and providing project coordination. The Ontario Soccer Association more »

OSATv TouchLine With Morace, Mbala, Melhado & Leon

VAUGHAN, ON – Anthony Totera’s guests on this week’s TouchLine include: Carolina Morace – Head Coach of Canada’s Women’s Team since February 2009, on the U20 Team’s 3rd place finish in the 2010 Guatemala CONCACAF Championships, her approach in changing Canada’s style from a long-ball system to a eurocentric short-ball possession game, her focus on more »

OSATv TouchLine With Scepanovic & Bakoc

VAUGHAN, ON – Anthony Totera’s guests on this week’s TouchLine include: Milos Scepanovic – the Serbian White Eagles’ star Left Mid-fielder, on his background growing up in Serbia, balancing school and twice-daily soccer training from age six, his youth soccer experience playing for the York Jets and Dixie 89ers, comparing the level of play between more »

OSATv TouchLine With Bolton Wanderers SC

VAUGHAN, ON – Anthony Totera’s guests on this week’s TouchLine include: William Hay – BWSC President, on the subject of BWSC’s affiliation with England’s Bolton Wanderers FC, the resultant coach development and exhibition game opportunites, the history of the BWSC, facilities and field stewardship, the OSA/CSA Long-Term Player Development initiative and the rewards of volunteer more »

CSA Ushers In New Era with Revised Governance Framework

“This weekend was a watershed moment for the CSA. They took their first steps towards building a team whose singular goal is the betterment of soccer in Canada.” — Jason de Vos – Click for article OTTAWA, ON — The Canadian Soccer Association membership passed a new governance framework today at its Annual General Meeting more »

Child Athletes Vulnerable To Overuse Injuries

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Toronto FC Announces Soccer Development Initiatives

Toronto FC Seeking A Partner For Club Training Facility TORONTO, ON — Toronto FC announced Friday that the Club is looking to embark on one of the largest and most ambitious Training Facility projects in North America and that it is actively seeking  a partner to join them. The plan is to have this multi-million more »