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1992 National Soccer League Season
The 1992 National Soccer League season was the sixth ninth and final season under the National Soccer League (NSL) name. The season began May 8, 1992, with Richmond Hill Kick facing North York Atletico Argentina at Centennial Park Stadium. The season concluded with Toronto Croatia securing the league double (NSL Championship and league cup). Croatia would defeat the North York Atletico Argentina SC for the NSL Ontario Cup by a score of 2-1 at Centennial Park Stadium in Etobicoke, Ontario. The season marked the final usage of the National Soccer League banner and was changed to Canadian National Soccer League in 1993. The change occurred due to the financial collapse of the Canadian Soccer League (CSL) and its merger with the National Soccer League. Overview The majority of the teams returned for the season with the addition of Richmond Hill Kick. The departing clubs were North York Strikers and Scarborough International. The playoff format was reinstated with the top fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian National Soccer League
The National Soccer League was a soccer league in Canada that existed from 1926 to 1997. Teams were primarily based in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The league was renamed to Canadian National Soccer League in 1993 following the folding of the Canadian Soccer League, and the accepting of the Winnipeg Fury, making the league more national. In the 1960s, the Canadian National Soccer League was one of four major leagues in Canadian soccer alongside the Pacific Coast League, the Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League and the Western Canada Soccer League. It was replaced by the Canadian Professional Soccer League in 1998, after an agreement between the CNSL and the Ontario Soccer Association. NSL/CNSL Champions thecnsl.com - Canadian National Soccer Leagu / Update: 6 June 2022 Titles NSL/CNSL clubs Clubs are listed by name ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Gauss
Harry Paul Gauss (29 September 1952 in Stuttgart, West Germany – 31 October 2009 in London, Ontario) was a German-born Canadian soccer businessman, head coach, general manager, and soccer player. Gauss was a noted soccer promoter primarily involved with London City SC, a club formed by his father Markus Gauss in 1973. His involvement with the club was felt in every aspect from player to administrative, and to managerial duties. He operated with London originally in the National Soccer League (NSL), and ultimately in the NSL's successor league the Canadian Soccer League (CSL). Under the tutelage of the Gauss family the club established a reputation for providing an opportunities, and developing young players to higher professional endeavors. In 2006, he was diagnosed with brain cancer, and subsequently died three years later after complications from surgery. Upon his death his sons Ryan, and Sean primarily ran the organization until their sale of the club in late 2011. His con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waldir De Souza
Waldir de Souza (born 7 June 1952) is a Brazilian former football player and manager who played as a defender. Playing career DeSouza played with Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. In 1976, he played abroad in the National Soccer League with Windsor Stars. In his debut season he was selected for the NSL Selects team. He re-signed with Windsor for the 1977 season and also played in the 1978 season. In 1979, he played in the American Soccer League with New York Eagles. In the winter of 1979, he played in the Major Indoor Soccer League with Detroit Lightning. The following season, he signed with league rivals Baltimore Blast. After a season in Baltimore he was released and signed with the Kansas City Comets. In 1982, he was traded to the Phoenix Inferno, and later played with Buffalo Stallions. In 1984, he played in the American Indoor Soccer Association with Columbus Capitals. In the summer of 1984, he played in the United Soccer L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windsor Stadium
Windsor Stadium is a 3,000-capacity stadium located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the stadium is mainly used for Canadian Football and soccer, but has hosted rugby and other sports. It was home to the Ontario Football Conference team the Windsor AKO Fratmen prior to their acquisition in 2020 by St. Clair College, and Canadian Soccer League The Canadian Soccer League (CSL; french: Ligue canadienne de soccer — LCS) is a semi-professional league for Canadian soccer clubs primarily located in the province of Ontario, and claims the history of the Canadian National Soccer League (C ... team the Windsor Stars before they became Windsor TFC. Windsor Stadium is located within Jackson Park. The Windsor AKO Fratmen Football Team is a Canadian Football team that played in the Canadian Junior Football League since the 1940s and won national titles in 1952, 1954, and 1999. The Fratmen have played at Fratmen Field at Windsor Stadium since 1953. The 2007 CSL All-star game was held ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windsor, Ontario
Windsor is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada, on the south bank of the Detroit River directly across from Detroit, Michigan, United States. Geographically located within but administratively independent of Essex County, it is the southernmost city in Canada and marks the southwestern end of the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor. The city's population was 229,660 at the 2021 census, making it the third-most populated city in Southwestern Ontario, after London and Kitchener. The Detroit–Windsor urban area is North America's most populous trans-border conurbation, and the Ambassador Bridge border crossing is the busiest commercial crossing on the Canada–United States border. Windsor is a major contributor to Canada's automotive industry and is culturally diverse. Known as the "Automotive Capital of Canada", Windsor's industrial and manufacturing heritage is responsible for how the city has developed through the years. History Early settlement At the time when the fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detroit Wheels (soccer)
Detroit Wheels were a United States soccer team based in Detroit, Michigan, that played in the USISL for two seasons. Owned by Antonio Soave and Greg Reynolds, the team was established in 1994. At the time the ownership intended to move up to the American Professional Soccer League The American Professional Soccer League (APSL) was a professional men's soccer league with teams from the United States and later Canada. It was formed in 1990 by the merger of the third American Soccer League with the Western Soccer League. It ... for the 1995 season. However, mounting debts and a smaller than expected fan base saw them remain in the USISL. Wheels played the 1994 season in Wisner Stadium and were coached first by Mark Christenson and then by Mike Francis. The team was captained by Steve Burns, the current men's head soccer coach of the University of Michigan. The team was replaced in the USISL in 1996 by Detroit Dynamite. Year-by-year References Defunct soccer clubs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esther Shiner Stadium
Esther Shiner Stadium is a multi-purpose outdoor sports facility in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the former city of North York, on the north-west corner of Bathurst Street and Finch Avenue West. Its capacity is 3,00and is currently the home of North Toronto Nitros of League1 Ontario and FC Vorkuta of the Canadian Soccer League. York University's football team were former tenants of the stadium from the 1980s to 1995 until a football field was built on campus (see York Stadium). The stadium plays host to many sporting events including Canadian football, soccer, and athletics. The stadium has hosted the majority of CPSL/CSL Championship finals from 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2014. The stadium was built in June 1984, and was originally named North York Civic Stadium. It was renamed in 1988 in honour of former City of North York Councillor Esther Shiner. In 2004, the stadium was closed for refurbishment, and it reopened on September 15, 2005 with a new artifici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North York
North York is one of the six administrative districts of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located directly north of York, Old Toronto and East York, between Etobicoke to the west and Scarborough to the east. As of the 2016 Census, it had a population of 869,401. North York was created as a township in 1922 out of the northern part of the former township of York, a municipality that was located along the western border of Old Toronto. Following its inclusion in Metropolitan Toronto in 1953, it was one of the fastest-growing parts of the region due to its proximity to Old Toronto. It was declared a borough in 1967, and later became a city in 1979, attracting high-density residences, rapid transit, and a number of corporate headquarters in North York City Centre, its central business district. In 1998, North York was amalgamated with the rest of Metropolitan Toronto to form the new city of Toronto and has since been a secondary economic hub of the city outside Downtown Toronto. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toronto Jets
The Toronto Jets was a S.S. Pauline Soccer Club team that played in the Minor Division (MD) of the Canadian National Soccer League, formerly the National Soccer League (N.S.L.) between 1977–1979, and perhaps as early as 1976. The 1976 and 1979 teams were the boys under 19 Ontario Cup Champions, and the 1978 team was the N.S.L. - MD Jr. Playoff Champions. Over the years, the Jets played the role of a farm team for two teams in the Canadian National Soccer League: Toronto Falcons (NSL) (1977 Playoff Finalists, and 1978 Playoff Champions); and Toronto Italia. In 1990, the Jets played in the Second Division of the National Soccer League, and participated in the NSL Cup tournament. The following season the team was promoted to the First Division, and was a charter member when the NSL merged with the Canadian Soccer League during the 1993 season to form the Canadian National Soccer League. In 1995, Toronto secured the regular season title, and featured in the CNSL Championship final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivan Marković (footballer, Born 1928)
Ivan "Ðalma" Marković (6 November 1928 – 15 November 2006) was a Croatian footballer and manager. Playing career Marković played for lower leagues' clubs Nehaj Senj, Poštar Zagreb and Sava Zagreb. Managerial career All along a manager career which lasted 40 years, he worked with Torpedo, Kustošija, Orijent, Dinamo Zagreb, Maribor, Zagreb, Toronto Metros-Croatia, Toronto Italia, Marseille, Dubrovnik, Sturm Graz, Radnik Velika Gorica, Vorwärts, Beltinci, Karlovac, Varteks, Samobor and Hamilton Thunder. Selected managerial statistics Note: results from 19 other teams are unavailable Honours Orijent Rijeka *Yugoslav Second League: 1968–69 *Croatian Republic Football League: 1983–84 Toronto Italia *Canadian National Soccer League: 1976, 1988, 1989, 1992 File:1992 Events Collage V1.png, From left, clockwise: 1992 Los Angeles riots, Riots break out across Los Angeles, California after the Police brutality, police beating of Rodney King; El Al Flight 1862 crashe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamport Stadium
Allan A. Lamport Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium on King Street West in the Liberty Village neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the practice facility for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. It is also partial home for Canada national rugby league team. The playing surface of the 9,600 seating capacity stadium is also dually marked for soccer and field hockey. The stadium was named for long-time Toronto politician Allan Lamport, who was associated with sporting activities in the city. History Lamport Stadium was built during the winter and spring of 1974–1975 on the site of the Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Women, and opened on July 1, 1975. As part of a deal with the city to convert BMO Field to natural grass, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment spent adding a winter bubble to Lamport Stadium in the winter of 2009–2010. MLSE manages the operations of the facility during the winter season, when the field is covered by the dome and commun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toronto
Toronto ( ; or ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. With a recorded population of 2,794,356 in 2021, it is the most populous city in Canada and the fourth most populous city in North America. The city is the anchor of the Golden Horseshoe, an urban agglomeration of 9,765,188 people (as of 2021) surrounding the western end of Lake Ontario, while the Greater Toronto Area proper had a 2021 population of 6,712,341. Toronto is an international centre of business, finance, arts, sports and culture, and is recognized as one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world. Indigenous peoples have travelled through and inhabited the Toronto area, located on a broad sloping plateau interspersed with rivers, deep ravines, and urban forest, for more than 10,000 years. After the broadly disputed Toronto Purchase, when the Mississauga surrendered the area to the British Crown, the British established the town of York in 1793 and later designat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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