Ontario U16 Girls Undefeated On March Break Spain Tour

VAUGHAN, ON – The Ontario U16 Girls Team returned undefeated from their 2012 March Break training and exhibition game tour in Spain from March 17th to 27th. The Ontario U16 Girls played 4 international matches against Spanish teams located in and around Barcelona. Game 1 March 20 — Ontario 1 v 0 FC Barcelona The more »


OSA Announces Long Term Player Development (LTPD) Champions

VAUGHAN, ON — As we embarked on the next phase of our LTPD implementation a few weeks ago, we initiated a “Call for Applications” regarding the positions of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) Champions. We were fortunate to have a number of high-calibre applicants. That left us with the difficult task of choosing a select few. more »


Canada U23 Men Advance To Semis In CONCACAF Qualifying

NASHVILLE, TN, U.S.A. – Canada clinched a berth in the semi-final stage of the 2012 CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying tournament, but failed to win its group finale after an added-time Cuba goal sunk any chance of a first-place finish. Canada drew 1:1 with Cuba in the Monday 26 March match, giving Canada five points in more »


Canada U23 Men Defeat USA 2-0 In CONCACAF Qualifying

NASHVILLE, TN, U.S.A. – Canada won 2:0 over host USA in the second match of the 2012 CONCACAF Men’ Olympic Qualifying tournament on Saturday 24 March, an emphatic win that puts Canada within a point of securing a semi-final berth in the competition. With two matches in the books, Canada is two positive results away more »


Humber Hawks Men & Women Defend OCAA Titles

VAUGHAN, ON — In a rematch of a first-round game at regionals, the Humber Hawks Men were pitted against the Seneca Sting to decide who would be the 2012 OCAA men’s indoor soccer champions. The Hawks won the first meeting in a nail biting 1-0 fashion. This 3-0 win, Humber’s second consecutive OCAA title, was more »


Invitation To Soccer Conference 2012

An important opportunity to help shape Long-term Player Development in Ontario The Soccer Conference 2012, scheduled for April 27 – 29, at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel, offers an opportunity to hear and exchange plans and ideas on the most important challenge currently facing us—the effective implementation of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD). While we have more »


Canada Women Defeat Brazil 2-0 In Friendly

FOXBORO, MA, U.S.A. – After five consecutive draws, the Canada-Brazil deadlock was broken today in Canada’s favour in a Women’s International Friendly match in Foxboro, MA, USA. The Canadian team won 2:1 over Brazil in the 24 March 2012 match, with superstars Christine Sinclair (two for Canada) and Marta (one via penalty for Brazil) providing more »


OSA Announces Dr. Nick Bontis As Director (Elected) Ontario Region Nominee For CSA Board

VAUGHAN, ON — The Ontario Soccer Association is pleased to announce Dr. Nick Bontis as Ontario’s nominee to serve as the Director (Elected) Ontario Region Candidate on the Canadian Soccer Association (“CSA”) Board of Directors. A total of fourteen applications were received by the February 27th deadline in response to the February 8th call by more »


Canada U23 Men Tie El Salvador In CONCACAF Qualifying Opener

NASHVILLE, TN, U.S.A. – Canada picked up a point in a 0:0 draw with El Salvador in the opening match of the 2012 CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying tournament. The two sides were even after 90 minutes, with both sides unable to capitalize on the few chances created. The 22 March match was played at LP more »


Canada U23 Men Kick Off CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying

NASHVILLE, TN, U.S.A. – Canada begins the campaign to qualify for the London 2012 Olympics on Thursday 22 March when it takes on El Salvador in the opening match of the 2012 CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying tournament. The match can be watched live on Sportsnet and CONCACAF TV, with a broadcast start of 18.30 ET more »