FC Manitoba

FC Manitoba, is a Canadian soccer team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Founded in 2010 as WSA Winnipeg, the team plays in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the United States soccer league system.

FC Manitoba
Founded2010 (2010)
StadiumJohn Scouras Field
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Capacity2,000
OwnersFC Manitoba Inc. (Garcea Group of Companies)
Head coachTBA
LeagueUSL League Two
2020TBD
Playoffs: TBD
WebsiteClub website

The team plays its home games at the Ralph Cantafio Soccer Complex on the FIFA-approved synthetic grass of the complex's John Scouras Field. The team's colours are navy, gold, and white.

History
Logo of WSA Winnipeg (2010–2019)

WSA Winnipeg was announced as a USL Premier Development League expansion franchise on December 13, 2010.[1] The team was part of the larger World Soccer Academy and was supported by Mondetta, a well-recognized brand in Canadian professional sports, as one of its primary sponsors.[2]

The team played its first game on May 28, 2011, a 1–0 loss to Thunder Bay Chill,[3] but achieved their first victory the following day, 3–0 in the return game against Thunder Bay. The first goal in franchise history was scored by Kenny Sacramento.[4]

In January 2020, the team was purchased by the Garcea Group of Companies and renamed FC Manitoba. The team also received new colours and a new logo.[5][6]

Year-by-year
Year Division League Regular season Playoffs Attendance
2011 4 PDL 6th, Heartland Did not qualify 253
2012 4 6th, Heartland Did not qualify 469
2013 4 7th, Heartland Did not qualify 247
2014 4 5th, Heartland Did not qualify 179
2015 4 6th, Heartland Did not qualify
2016 4 6th, Heartland Did not qualify
2017 4 6th, Heartland Did not qualify
2018 4 6th, Heartland Did not qualify
2019 4 USL League Two 6th, Heartland Did not qualify
2020 4 TBD TBD
Updated:[7]

Head coaches
  • Eduardo Badescu[8] (2011–2019)
  • Tony Mazza (2020)

Manitoba Major Soccer League

The FC Manitoba also has a men's team, Ital-Inter SC, in Premier Division of the Manitoba Major Soccer League.[9] The team operates as a shadow squad to the USL League Two team, and is part of their player pathway in their individual development plan.

References
  1. "WSA Winnipeg Joins PDL". Pdl.uslsoccer.com. December 13, 2010. Archived from the original on December 16, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  2. Massey, Benjamin (March 15, 2012). "Have you seen second-year USL PDL team WSA Winnipeg's new jerseys for 2012? No, really, have you..." Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  3. "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". pdl.uslsoccer.com. May 28, 2011. Archived from the original on August 17, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  4. "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslsoccer.com. May 29, 2011. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  5. "Winnipeg's USL League Two franchise sold to FC Manitoba". Global News. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  6. "FC Manitoba". USL League Two. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  7. "Previous Season Stat Archives". Archived from the original on January 5, 2010.
  8. "WSA Winnipeg Soccer Coach Named". Uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  9. http://mmsl.goalline.ca/player_roster.php?team_id=987417&schedule_id=396681&league_id=71773. Retrieved June 5, 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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