Toronto Skillz FC
Toronto Skillz FC is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in the Scarborough district of Toronto, Ontario.[1] The club was founded in 2008 and added its semi-professional club in League1 Ontario in 2016.[2] The team plays home games at Birchmount Stadium.[3]
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| Founded | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Birchmount Stadium Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario |
| Capacity | 2000 |
| League | League1 Ontario |
| 2019 | League1 Ontario, 15th Playoffs: DNQ |
| Website | Club website |
History
Toronto Skillz was founded in 2008 in the south east corner of Toronto, in the former city of Scarborough.[4]
The club joined the semi-professional League1 Ontario in 2016,[5] naming former Trinidad and Tobago player Leslie Fitzpatrick as their coach.[6] He coached the team until 2018, when he moved on to coach at George Brown College.[7] They played their inaugural match on May 1, 2016, at home against Woodbridge Strikers and despite getting an early lead, lost by a score of 2-1.[8]
Seasons
| Season | League | Teams | Record | Rank | Playoffs | League Cup | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | League1 Ontario | 16 | 4–3–15 | 7th, Eastern (15th) | Did not qualify | Quarter-finals | [9] |
| 2017 | 16 | 4–0–18 | 7th, Eastern (14th) | Did not qualify | Round of 16 | [9] | |
| 2018 | 17 | 4–2–10 | 12th | Did not qualify | Round of 16 | [9] | |
| 2019 | 16 | 2–1–12 | 15th | Did not qualify | – | [9] | |
| 2020 | Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic[10] | ||||||
Notable former players
References
- Nelson, Norm (May 4, 2016). "Catch Toronto Rush, North Toronto Nitros this season at Varsity Stadium". City Centre Mirror.
- "League1 Ontario Growing Again In 2016". League1 Ontario. February 1, 2016.
- "Birchmount Stadium". Football Ground Map.
- "Toronto Skillz". Toronto Skillz FC.
- Nielsen, Aaron (May 2, 2016). "State of the Game: League One Ontario kicks off for 2016". Red Nation.
- "Toronto Skillz FC: 2016 Technical Profile". League1 Ontario. April 23, 2016.
- Bailey, Joel (August 21, 2018). "'Tiger' Fitzpatrick takes women's coaching role in Canada". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.
- "Late Set Piece By Strikers' Sosa Seals Win Over TSkillz". League1 Ontario. May 2, 2016.
- "League1 Ontario Historical Standings Men's Division". Canadian Soccer History Archives.
- "League1 Ontario cancels Fall season plans for 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions". Canadian Premier League. September 4, 2020.
