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that existed from 1926 to 1997. Teams were primarily based in the provinces of

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and

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. 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 The Winnipeg Fury were a professional soccer team in Winnipeg, Canada. The team was part of the Canadian Soccer League from 1987 to 1992. They were one of four teams to participate in every season of the CSL. In 1993, they played in the Canadia ...

, 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 The Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League was a soccer league in Canada. The league operated for six seasons from 1961 to 1966 across four cities in two Canadian provinces and one American state. In the 1960s, the Eastern Canada Professional ...

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

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NSL/CNSL clubs

Clubs are listed by name and year that a club by that name participated. Whether clubs by the same name were indeed the same club or not has not been made clear by the source used for compiling this list. Note as well that the same source does not include information for the Eastern Division of the league from the 1930s through to the 1950s, nor any information at all for the following seasons: 1968, 1969, from 1983 through 1992, and 1994. Moreover, the source provides only an incomplete list of teams for 1947 through 1949, and, for a few other seasons, not all team names in full. *

Bradford Marshlanders Bradford is a city and the administrative centre of the City of Bradford district in West Yorkshire, England. The city is in the Pennines' eastern foothills on the banks of the Bradford Beck. Bradford had a population of 349,561 at the 2011 ...

(1977–1982 – ?) *

Brampton Kicks Brampton ( or ) is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Brampton is a city in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and is a lower-tier municipality within Peel Region. The city has a population of 656,480 as of the 2021 Census, making it th ...

(? – 1993, ?1994) * Brantford City (1931–1934) *

Brantford Cockshutts Brantford ( 2021 population: 104,688) is a city in Ontario, Canada, founded on the Grand River in Southwestern Ontario. It is surrounded by Brant County, but is politically separate with a municipal government of its own that is fully independ ...

(1928–1930; 1948) *

Buffalo Blazers Buffalo Blazers was a soccer team in Buffalo, New York. They competed in the National Soccer League in 1976–1978 and 1980. They were one of only four American teams ( Detroit Besa, Detroit Canadians, and Detroit Vardar) to have competed in th ...

(1976–1978) * Canadian National Railway (1929–1932) *

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(1928, 1929) *

Detroit Besa Detroit Besa is an American soccer club based in Hamtramck, Michigan, an enclave of Detroit. The club was founded in 1974 and originally competed in the Second Division of the Detroit Soccer League (DSL). In 1979, the club made the transition to ...

(1981) *

Dynamo Latino Nacional Latino was a soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario. The club played in the National Soccer League (NSL) in 1982 originally under the name Dinamo Latino. In 1985, the ownership of the Toronto Blizzard purchased Dinamo's franchise rights, ...

(?–1985) * Fergus (1948) * General Motors (1928) *

Guelph Taylor-Forbes Guelph ( ; 2021 Canadian Census population 143,740) is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Known as "The Royal City", Guelph is roughly east of Kitchener and west of Downtown Toronto, at the intersection of Highway 6, Highway 7 and Wel ...

(1928) *

Hamilton Apollos Welland Lions Croatia was a soccer club based in Welland, Ontario. The club was founded in 1970 and originally played in Hamilton, Ontario as Hamilton Apollos. It was later renamed Hamilton City in 1973 and ultimately relocated to Welland in 1976. ...

(?1968, ?1969, 1970–1972) *

Hamilton Austins Hamilton may refer to: People * Hamilton (name), a common British surname and occasional given name, usually of Scottish origin, including a list of persons with the surname ** The Duke of Hamilton, the premier peer of Scotland ** Lord Hamilt ...

(1951) *

Hamilton British Imperials Hamilton may refer to: People * Hamilton (name), a common British surname and occasional given name, usually of Scottish origin, including a list of persons with the surname ** The Duke of Hamilton, the premier peer of Scotland ** Lord Hamilt ...

(1948) * Hamilton City (1927–1940; 1950; 1973–1975) *

Hamilton Cougars Hamilton may refer to: People * Hamilton (name), a common British surname and occasional given name, usually of Scottish origin, including a list of persons with the surname ** The Duke of Hamilton, the premier peer of Scotland ** Lord Hamilt ...

(1959) *

Hamilton Croatia Hamilton Croatia is a Croatian Canadian amateur soccer team founded in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 1957. It is supported by the Croatian Sports and Community Centre of Hamilton Inc. (formerly the Croatian National Sports Club of Hamilton, Inc.) ...

(?1968, ?1969, 1970–1976) *

Hamilton Homer Hamilton may refer to: People * Hamilton (name), a common British surname and occasional given name, usually of Scottish origin, including a list of persons with the surname ** The Duke of Hamilton, the premier peer of Scotland ** Lord Hamilt ...

(?1968, ?1969, 1970; 1973–1975) *

Hamilton Hungaria Hamilton may refer to: People * Hamilton (name), a common British surname and occasional given name, usually of Scottish origin, including a list of persons with the surname ** The Duke of Hamilton, the premier peer of Scotland ** Lord Hamilt ...

(1958) *

Hamilton Italo-Canadians Hamilton may refer to: People * Hamilton (name), a common British surname and occasional given name, usually of Scottish origin, including a list of persons with the surname ** The Duke of Hamilton, the premier peer of Scotland ** Lord Hamilt ...

(1958–1960; 1972–1979) *

Hamilton Primos Hamilton may refer to: People * Hamilton (name), a common British surname and occasional given name, usually of Scottish origin, including a list of persons with the surname ** The Duke of Hamilton, the premier peer of Scotland ** Lord Hamilt ...

(1967, ?1968, ?1969) * Hamilton Steelers (1981, 1982) *

Hamilton Stelcos Hamilton may refer to: People * Hamilton (name), a common British surname and occasional given name, usually of Scottish origin, including a list of persons with the surname ** The Duke of Hamilton, the premier peer of Scotland ** Lord Hamilt ...

(1939, 1940; 1947) *

Hamilton Thistles Hamilton may refer to: People * Hamilton (name), a common British surname and occasional given name, usually of Scottish origin, including a list of persons with the surname ** The Duke of Hamilton, the premier peer of Scotland ** Lord Hamilt ...

(1927–1938) *

Hamilton Westinghouse Hamilton may refer to: People * Hamilton (name), a common British surname and occasional given name, usually of Scottish origin, including a list of persons with the surname ** The Duke of Hamilton, the premier peer of Scotland ** Lord Hamilt ...

(1948–1955) *

Hamilton White Eagles Hamilton White Eagles was a soccer club based in Hamilton, Ontario. The club was formed in 1995 and competed in the Canadian National Soccer League (CNSL). After a single season in the CNSL, the White Eagles departed and became a member of the Ca ...

(1993, 1995) * Kenwoods (1941) *

Kitchener Concordia Kitchener may refer to: People * Earl Kitchener, a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom ** Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850–1916), British Field Marshal and 1st Earl Kitchener ** Henry Kitchener, 2nd Earl Kitchener (1846–1937 ...

(?1968, ?1969, 1970, ?1971) * Kitchener Kickers (1965, 1966, ?1967, ?1968, ?1969) *

Kitchener Maple Leafs Kitchener may refer to: People * Earl Kitchener, a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom ** Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850–1916), British Field Marshal and 1st Earl Kitchener ** Henry Kitchener, 2nd Earl Kitchener (1846–1937 ...

(?1971, 1972) *

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(1997) *

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(1941) * London City (1973–1997) *

London Marconi London Marconi Soccer Club is a Canadian Association football, soccer club based in London, Ontario, that plays in the Western Ontario Soccer League. The club was founded in 1962 and originally competed in the London and District League. After s ...

(1984–1989) *

London CNR London is the capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary dow ...

(1928) *

London German Canadians London German Canadians is a Canadian soccer club based in London, Ontario. The club was formed in 1935 and originally competed in the London and District Soccer League. After a successful decade at the amateur level throughout the 1960s, the clu ...

(?1968, ?1969, 1970–1972) * McKinnons (1929) *

Montreal Alouettes The Montreal Alouettes (French: Les Alouettes de Montréal) are a professional Canadian football team based in Montreal, Quebec. Founded in 1946, the team has folded and been revived twice. The Alouettes compete in the East Division of the Canad ...

(1959) *

Montreal Cantalia Montreal ( ; officially Montréal, ) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1642 as '' Ville-Marie'', or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-pe ...

(1958–1960; 1964) *

Montreal Carsteel Montreal ( ; officially Montréal, ) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1642 as '' Ville-Marie'', or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-pe ...

(1927–1948 –?) *

Montreal Castors Montreal Castors was a Canadian Association football, soccer team, founded in 1975. The team played in the Canadian National Soccer League, National Soccer League, winning the championship in 1978 and 1979 before withdrawing from the league in 197 ...

(1975–1978) *

Montreal CNR Montreal ( ; officially Montréal, ) is the List of the largest municipalities in Canada by population, second-most populous city in Canada and List of towns in Quebec, most populous city in the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian ...

(1928–?) *

Montreal Concordia Montreal ( ; officially Montréal, ) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1642 as '' Ville-Marie'', or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-pe ...

(1960, 1961) *

Montreal Hungaria Montreal ( ; officially Montréal, ) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1642 as '' Ville-Marie'', or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-pe ...

(1959, 1960) *

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(1927) *

Montreal Sparta Montreal ( ; officially Montréal, ) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1642 as '' Ville-Marie'', or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-pe ...

(1958) *

Montreal Stars Montreal ( ; officially Montréal, ) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1642 as '' Ville-Marie'', or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-pe ...

(1979) *

Montreal Ukrainians Montreal Ukrainians (Sports Association Montreal Ukrainians, ua, СТ (Спортове Товариство) «Україна» (Монреаль), translit=ST (Sportove Tovarystvo) "Ukraina" (Monreal)) is a Canadian soccer team based in Montrea ...

(1959, 1960; 1964) *

North York Rockets The North York Rockets were a professional soccer team based in North York, Toronto, Ontario that competed in the original Canadian Soccer League. They were one of four teams to participate in every season of the CSL. Upon the demise of the CSL, ...

(1993) *

North York Talons The North York Astros were a Canadian soccer team that was founded in 1990. The team initially played in the National Soccer League. The team played their home games at Esther Shiner Stadium in North York, a district of the city of Toronto, C ...

(1996, 1997) *

Oakville CW 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 ...

(1996) *

Oshawa Italia 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 ...

(1962) *

Ottawa Sons of Italy Ottawa (, ; Canadian French: ) is the capital city of Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River in the southern portion of the province of Ontario. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core ...

(?1968, ?1969, 1970, ?1971) *

Ottawa Tigers Ottawa (, ; Canadian French: ) is the capital city of Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River in the southern portion of the province of Ontario. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core ...

(?1971, 1972–1978) * Quebec Selects (1974) * Queen City (1962) * Richmond Hill Kick (?–1993, ?1994) * Scarborough Astros (1994?, 1995, 1996) *

Serbian White Eagles Serbian White Eagles Football Club ( sr, Фудбалски клуб Српски бели орлови / ''Fudbalski klub Srpski beli orlovi'') is a Canadian soccer team. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League, an unsanctioned soc ...

(1970–1980) * Soccer Portugais du Quebec (1970) * St. Andrews/Earlscourt (1955) * St. Catharines Heidelberg (1971–1978) * St. Catharines (Roma) Wolves (1978–1997) - (St. Catharines Roma 1978–1994; St. Catharines Wolves 1995; St. Catharines Roma Wolves 1996, 1997) * Sudbury (1971) * Sudbury Cyclones (1976–1980) * Sudbury Italia (1965–1967) * Toronto Abruzzi (1964, 1965) * Toronto Azurri (1965) * Toronto Blizzard (1986) *

Toronto British Consols 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 ancho ...

(1934–1939) * Toronto Canadian Scots (1957, 1958) * Toronto Canadians (1979) *

Toronto City Toronto City was a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario. Between 1961 and 1967, teams using this name competed in both the Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League and the United Soccer Association. History ECPSL In 1961, along with ...

(1948) * Toronto CNR (1928) * Toronto Congasco (1933) *

Toronto Croatia 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 ...

(1963–1982 –?–1993; 1997) * Toronto Dimano (1982–?) * Toronto East End Canadians (1949–1956) * Toronto England United (1935–1941) * Toronto Estonia (1962, 1963) * Toronto Falcons (1976–1982 –?) * Toronto First Portuguese (1965–1981) * Toronto Greenbacks (1947) * Toronto Hakoah (1954; 1964, 1965) * Toronto Hellas (1965–1967, ?1968, ?1969, 1970) * Toronto Hungaria (1952–1975) * Toronto Inter-Roma (1967, ?1968, ?1969) * Toronto Italia (1953–1960) * Toronto Italian Virtus (1962, 1963) * Toronto Jets (1995) * Toronto Macedonia (1974–1977) * Toronto Macedonians (1962) * Toronto Malta United (1957, 1958) *

Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Div ...

(1928–1941) * Toronto Maroons (1934) * Toronto Melita (1973–1975) * Toronto Mississauga Hungaria (1977, 1978) * Toronto Oakwoods (1950) * Toronto Olympia (1952–1965) * Toronto Panhellenic (1976–1982 –?) *

Toronto Polish White Eagles 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 ancho ...

(1952–1961) * Toronto Polonia (1964; 1973) * Toronto Scottish (1927–1941; 1950–1952) * Toronto Serbians (1979) * Toronto Sparta (1956–1960) *

Toronto Supra SC Toronto was a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1994. The team was a member of the Canadian Soccer League, and played its final home games at Lamport Stadium in the city of Toronto, Ontario. The club found success early on since its incep ...

(1996, 1997) * Toronto St. Andrews (1950) *

Toronto Transit Commission The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is the public transport agency that operates bus, subway, streetcar, and paratransit services in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, some of which run into the Peel Region and York Region. It is the oldest and larges ...

(1928–1934) * Toronto Tridents (1954–1960) * Toronto Ukrainia (1977–1981) *

Toronto Ukrainians Toronto Ukrainians (Sports Association Toronto Ukrainians, uk, СТ (Спортове Товариство) «Україна» (Торонто), translit=ST (Sportove Tovarystvo) "Ukraina" (Toronto)) is a Canadian soccer team. The club was founde ...

(1950–1967, ?1968, ?1969) * Toronto Ulster United (1927–1941; 1947–1961) * Toronto White Eagles (1967, ?1968, ?1969) * Le Tricolore de Montréal (1955?) *

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(1948) * Willy Overland (1928) * Windsor Rovers (1927) *

Windsor Stars Windsor TFC is a Canadian soccer team based in Windsor, Ontario, that was founded in 2004. They have competed in the Canadian Professional Soccer League (CPSL) and Canadian Soccer League (CSL). Throughout their tenure in the CPSL/CSL, Windsor ...

(1975–1978) * Windsor Teutonia (?1965, 1966, 1967–?1968, ?1969) * Windsor Wheels (?–1993, ?1994) *

(1993) * Woodbridge (?–1993, ?1994)

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NSL/CNSL Champions

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