OSA Saddened By Passing Of Eric King

  KING, Eric November 1, 1937 – May 30, 2011 While writing one’s own obituary may appear unusual to say the least, I wanted to do so because I have been so fortunate in my life and wish to express my gratitude. We are all the product of two things – genetics and the environment.  more »


2011 Soccer Hall Of Fame Induction

 Click for HOF Reception video VAUGHAN, ON — Canada’s soccer elite met in the Ontario Soccer Centre foyer in Vaughan on Friday, May 27th, for a reception honouring the 2011 Inductees and a viewing of their plaques in the William Hoyle Room, named in honour of the founder, past Chair, Chair Emeritus of the Board more »


Canada Teams Girding For Action-packed June

OTTAWA, ON — The Canadian Soccer Association is preparing for an action-packed month of June, during which the Men’s, Women’s, Men’s U-17 and Para Soccer teams will compete in major events. Men’s National Team Kicking things off at BMO Field in Toronto on 1 June the Men’s National Team will play an International Friendly Match more »


BMO Field — CANADA v ECUADOR June 1st, 2011 — GO CANADA!

TORONTO, ON — OSATv TouchLine host, Anthony Totera, surveys Canadian soccer fans’ allegiance and support for Team Canada on the June 1, 2011 Canada vs. Ecuador friendly at BMO Field in preparation for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup in June. Canada is taking part in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup from 5-25 June. Canada’s first more »


2011 Ontario Cup Rounds Start This Weekend

2010 U13 Boys Ontario Cup Champions – Vaughan Azzurri VAUGHAN, ON – The opening games of the 2011 Ontario Cup are almost here and, weather permitting, they will be played over the May 28-29 weekend. The Ontario Cup is the largest provincial sporting competition of its kind in Canada, with 600 teams from across the more »


The OSA Launches Respect In Soccer Program

  Panelists Marie-Soleil Beaudoin, Ron Smale, Sheldon Kennedy and Jason De Vos  VAUGHAN, ON — The Ontario Soccer Association’s push to raise the positive experience on and around the soccer field made huge strides today with the launch of the Respect in Soccer program and the release of 20,000 free licenses aimed at Competitive Soccer more »


Playing For Keeps – Your Invitation

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Canada Announces Roster For 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup

  OTTAWA, ON — Canada has announced its 23-player roster eligible for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup which runs this 5-25 June. The Canadian team opens the competition this 7 June in Detroit against USA following a home send-off match in Toronto on 1 June against Ecuador. The team departs for USA on 5 June more »


Three Canadian Referees Make CONCACAF Gold Cup List

OTTAWA, ON — Canadian officials David Gantar, Héctor Vergara and Joe Fletcher have been appointed as eligible referees and assistant referees to officiate at the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Gantar, Vergara and Fletcher are three of the 30 North American officials that are eligible to take part in the confederation championship from 5-25 June. Twelve more »


CIS Champions To Dominate Canada Men At 2011 Summer Universiade

OTTAWA, ON (CIS) – Canadian Interuniversity Sport announced Thursday the 20 student-athletes who will represent Canada in men’s soccer at the 26th Summer Universiade in August in Shenzhen, China. The Canadian roster is comprised of 18 standouts from CIS and a pair from the NCAA. The reigning CIS champion York University Lions dominate the selection more »