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Ontario Soccer celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day by featuring work from Northern Ontario Cree Artist Patrick Cheechoo
By Staff 06/21/2021, 9:45am EDT
Today, June 21, 2021, marks the annual summer solstice, a day of great significance for indigenous peoples across Canada and Ontario Soccer is proudly celebrating the rich heritage, inspiring achievements, and diverse culture of the Indigenous communities of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.
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Canada returns to the Concacaf final round on the Road to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
By Staff 06/16/2021, 7:30am EDT
Brampton's Cyle Larin and Junior Hoilett led the Canadian Men with a goal a piece in the 3-0 win over Haiti
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Canada draws Brazil 0-0 in a hard-fought match on the Road to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
By Staff 06/15/2021, 6:30pm EDT
Canada posts back-to-back clean sheets in final tune-up before the Tokyo Olympics
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Ontario Soccer announces Dairy Farmers of Ontario as a Community Partner
By Staff 06/14/2021, 11:45am EDT
Under the banner of its innovative MilkUP campaign, DFO will collaborate with Ontario Soccer to launch new MilkUp Future Leaders Awards and Bursary Program
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Expressions of Interest for Ontario Soccer Board of Directors
By Staff 06/13/2021, 8:45am EDT
Ontario Soccer is actively committed to equity and the principles of Diversity and Inclusion and invites applications from all qualified candidates.
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Soccer is coming back to Ontario this summer
By Staff 06/09/2021, 9:45am EDT
After a grassroots campaign led by Ontario Soccer and its members, the Government of Ontario has announced Return to Play 2021 can now commence
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Canada defeat Suriname 4-0 to advance to the second round of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifying
By Staff 06/09/2021, 7:15am EDT
Ottawa's Jonathan David scored three to lead the Canadian side to victory
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Nominations now open for the 2021 Centre Circle Awards
By Staff 06/08/2021, 9:00am EDT
Ontario Soccer recognizes leaders annually through our Centre Circle Awards program. The 2021 Centre Circle Awards will be presented on September 11.
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2021 Canadian Premier League season to begin June 26
By Staff 06/07/2021, 11:30am EDT
Three Ontario teams will be part of the Opening Weekend festivities
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Canada continue Qatar 2022 qualifying journey with 7-0 win over Aruba
By Staff 06/06/2021, 11:45am EDT
Canada’s international matches in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Qualifiers will all be broadcast live on OneSoccer with the Tuesday Canada-Suriname match scheduled for 8 p.m.
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Player News

Player Development News

Update to 2022 IModel Pilot Project
By Staff 03/05/2021, 9:30am EST
Peter Augruso, President and Chair of the Board of Directors, has provided an update on the IModel Pilot Project.
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2020 GTA Talent on Location Days and Provincial Screening Competition
By Staff 09/10/2020, 8:45am EDT
In light of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Soccer has made the difficult decision to suspend efforts to resume the GTA Talent on Location and Provincial Screening Events in 2020.
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Cancellation of the 2020 Ontario Academy Soccer League Season
By Staff 07/24/2020, 2:00pm EDT
Ontario Soccer took into account the feedback received from Academies over the last two months and the ability for the organizations to Return to Play in 2020.
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Update on Player Recommendation Process for 2020
By Staff 05/05/2020, 1:00pm EDT
Ontario Soccer has made two postponements and one cancellation for the High Performance Program
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How does Ontario Soccer scout and track athlete development?
By Staff 02/25/2020, 10:30am EST
Ahead of this weekend’s Provincial Projects, Ontario Soccer is sharing how it tracks, evaluates and brings together talent to help athletes elevate to the next level
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Match Official News

Match Official News

Second round of 2021 Match Official Accreditation Clinics to open on June 15
By Staff 06/07/2021, 3:15pm EDT
Match Official students must register before 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2021 to participate
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May 17 is the deadline to register for 2021 Match Official Accreditation Clinics
By Staff 03/29/2021, 3:45pm EDT
Each guide has step-by-step instructions, with the appropriate screenshots for clarity, to ensure it is user friendly.
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Register for April Match Official webinars
By Staff 03/23/2021, 3:00pm EDT
There will be three more Match Official webinars held in April that will focus on Law Review, Self Evaluation and Preparation and Info for New Match Officials
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Register for March Match Official webinars
By Staff 02/17/2021, 4:00pm EST
Ontario Soccer will host five webinars over March to help Match Officials get ready for the outdoor season
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2021 Match Official Accreditation Clinics
By Staff 02/12/2021, 11:00am EST
The system, which was scheduled to launch in February 2021, has been delayed until April 2021, as the upgraded system requires further testing before it is released.
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Coach News

Coach News

Canada Soccer “C” Licence Announced
By Staff 05/28/2021, 10:00am EDT
The Canada Soccer Coach C Licence is the entry-level course for the Licensing Stream pathway and prepares the coach to progress to the Development Stream (Children or Youth) or Performance Stream (Senior).
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Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Level 1 Announced
By Staff 05/06/2021, 10:15am EDT
The Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Level 1 content involves theoretical and practical components focusing on Coordination Development, Energy System Training, Fitness Assessments, Periodization of Training, and Strength Training.
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COVID-19 Specific Coaching Certification Adjustment
By Staff 04/26/2021, 2:30pm EDT
In order to allow our Coaches to continue with their education and to work towards their Coach Education Program Certifications, Ontario Soccer has temporarily delayed the requirement to complete the practical component in order to coach in 2021.
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Canada Soccer launches online Grassroots Coach Education Program
By Staff 04/15/2021, 3:15pm EDT
Ontario Soccer is continuing to review this new platform with Canada Soccer and will be providing further updates to the membership once they have been provided, to assist with this transition.
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A fourth Canada Soccer ‘C’ Licence Announced
By Staff 02/24/2021, 9:30am EST
The previous three courses have sold-out in record time. If you're interested in investing in your development, be sure to act quickly
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Clubs/Districts News

Club/Academy/District News

Ontario Soccer launches new Club Discovery Tool in collaboration with Canada Soccer to further enhance PIPO 2.0 RTP Marketing Campaign
By Staff 06/15/2021, 2:15pm EDT
The Club Discovery Tool allows individuals searching for a community soccer organization to locate all registered Clubs or Academies within their area to help them make an informed decision, where to seek quality soccer programming for themselves and their families.
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Ontario's Carla Chin Baker inducted into Canada Soccer Hall of Fame
By Staff 04/29/2021, 12:45pm EDT
Canada Soccer Hall of Fame celebrates early legends of the Women's National Team
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Dino Rossi appointed L1O Executive Chairman
By Staff 04/07/2021, 6:15pm EDT
Today the league boasts Men’s and Women’s Premier Divisions as well as a growing reserve league competition and has seen its clubs graduate more than 150 players, male and female, into professional leagues worldwide.
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John Gibson appointed to L1O Board of Directors
By Staff 04/07/2021, 2:30pm EDT
Currently acting as Director of Inter-Provincial Affairs for the Canadian Premier League, Gibson brings a vast array of experience into his new role with League1 Ontario.
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Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program – Applications Update
By Staff 03/30/2021, 8:45am EDT
While monitoring the status of Return to Play across the Province, Ontario Soccer is assessing the strategy and plan to re-open the window of applications to the program.
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