TORONTO, by Juan Carlos Cordero (UNO International News Service). Women's soccer in Canada is getting an amazing lift by the performances of our National Women's teams (ranked 6th in the FIFA World rankings), which was highlighted on the week end lost 2-1 against Germany, the host and current champions.
Close to home, we can enjoy the Ontario Women Soccer League (OWSL) and the Women District Soccer League (WDSL) with its division (Premier, First, Second), organizaed by the Toronto Soccer Association. I have coached a Premier Team, "Toronto Blue Devils", with many varsity players from the University of Toronto and other colleges and universities. Players such Andrea Magallanes, Maude Patry, Lynne Fox, Jennifer Imrie, Monika Cordero, Brandi Boulet, Katherine Schjott, Melodie Lumague, Amelie Messier, Vicky Berrow, Kendan Borgogelli, Andi Larocca, Claudia Bianchi and Anna Comerton, among others, were a mix of experience and youthful entusiasm, displeyed with high performance soccer skills.
At the Toronto Central Soccer League, now many years in the making, a league founded in 1974 by Ecuadorian professional soccer player, Frank Espinoza, Torontians have seen various generation of amazing players, continue now with the direction of Lynne Fox, Carolyn and Silvio Aguayo, entre otros.
Now, for example, there are many that played great soccer with fancy skills that you can see in the Thursday evening competitions at Eglinton Flats and Earlscourt park (the same venue for upcoming Brazil Fest 2011): a Costa Rican creative midfielder, Isabel who seem to have a brilliant mind, always thinking ahead and passing with precision behind defenders; fast Danielle Wedge, a soccer player and athlete too, that create a great tandem with # 22 J.Aucari; # 7 "Chai" Valente, a powerful and fast striker and Jamie, a #11 that creates chaos in rival defense; or one that I don't have her name, # 33, in the red Earlscourt team, only comparable with Toronto Flames star, Madison, a petite player but a giant player with an amazing field panoramic vision and able to play defense and midfield, with technical and tactical skills only comparable to those from Latin America, Brazil or Argentina. When her teammate, # 9 (Tanya?) is on the field, it is power soccer play for the Toronto Flames, team that already has gotten winning trophies and indoor and now is in the top of the Earscourt tournament with Genesis FC.
I don't have all the names at hand but in the Earscourt's blue team, we can highlight Michelle and Chantelle in the ream squad.
Club History
The Toronto Central Soccer Club (TCSC) was created in 1974 in the central region of Toronto to promote and develop the game of soccer. Founded by Frank Espinoza, the Club wanted to give its members the opportunity to develop their character and confidence. Frank believed that soccer not only enhanced an individual's physical and mental state, but helped them to develop leadership skills that would enable them to become responsible members of their community.
The TCSC has developed into the largest women's soccer club in Toronto. It provides an environment that is challenging, supportive, safe and fun so that women of all levels can enjoy the game. Throughout the years the TCSC has received many awards from its governing bodies, including the Toronto Soccer Association and the Ontario Soccer Association, for its work in promoting the game of soccer.
The Board of Directors and its membership are deeply thankful for the endless work of Frank Espinoza in furthering women's soccer in Toronto. And it is in his memory, that we continue to promote women's soccer in Toronto
2011 SUMMER SCHEDULE
Date Time Home Away Score
26-May 6:30 PM Thunder vs Flames 4-0
8:00 PM Bulldogs vs Ballers 0-2
9:30 PM Majest vs Genesis 1-3 Thunder
2-Jun 6:30 PM Bulldogs vs Majestic 4-4
8:00 PM Flames vs Genesis 2-0
9:30 PM Ballers vs Thunder 3-0
9-Jun 6:30 PM Genesis vs Ballers 3-0
8:00 PM Thunder vs Bulldogs 1-0
9:30 PM Majestic vs Flames 0-3 Phoenix
16-Jun 6:30 PM Flames vs Ballers 1-0
8:00 PM Thunder vs Majestic 3-3
9:30 PM Genesis vs Bulldogs 1-0
23-Jun 6:30 PM Bulldogs vs Flames
8:00 PM Ballers vs Majestic
9:30 PM Genesis vs Thunder Majestic
30-Jun 6:30 PM Genesis vs Majestic
8:00 PM Ballers vs Bulldogs
9:30 PM Flames vs Thunder
7-Jul 6:30 PM Thunder vs Ballers
8:00 PM Genesis vs Flames
9:30 PM Majestic vs Bulldogs Flames
14-Jul 6:30 PM Bulldogs vs Thunder
8:00 PM Ballers vs Genesis
9:30 PM Flames vs Majestic
21-Jul 6:30 PM Ballers vs Flames
8:00 PM Bulldogs vs Genesis
9:30 PM Majestic vs Thunder Genesis
28-Jul 6:30 PM Majestic vs Ballers
8:00 PM Flames vs Bulldogs
9:30 PM Thunder vs Genesis
4-Aug 6:30 PM Majest vs Genesis
8:00 PM Thunder vs Flames
9:30 PM Bulldogs vs Ballers Yorkies
11-Aug 6:30 PM Ballers vs Thunder
8:00 PM Flames vs Genesis
9:30 PM Bulldogs vs Majestic
18-Aug 6:30 PM Majestic vs Flames
8:00 PM Genesis vs Ballers
9:30 PM Thunder vs Bulldogs Miss. Strikers
25-Aug 6:30 PM Genesis vs Bulldogs
8:00 PM Thunder vs Majestic
9:30 PM Flames vs Ballers
1-Sep 6:30 PM Bulldogs vs Flames
8:00 PM Ballers vs Majestic
9:30 PM Genesis vs Thunder Ballers
Team Colours
Strikers M Strikers
Phoenix Blue Balls
She Devils Yorkies
Date Game Time Home Team Away Team Score LINE PAINING (EARLSCOURT)
May-26 1 6.30pm Yorkies (W) Phoenix United (G) P-P
May-26 1 8.00pm She Devils ( R) Strikers (O) P-P
May-26 1 9.30pm Blue Balls (RB) Miss Strikers (M) P-P Thunder
TUES 6/7/2011 1 9.30pm She Devils ( R) Strikers (O) 3-1 Earlscourt S
WEDS 6/8/2011 1 9.30pm Yorkies (W) Phoenix United (G) 1-1 Earlscourt N
WEDS 6/8/2011 1 9.30pm Blue Balls (RB) Miss Strikers (M) 0-0 Earlscout S
Jun-02 2 6.30pm Blue Balls (RB) Strikers (O) P-P
Jun-02 2 8.00pm Miss Strikers (M) Yorkies (W) P-P
Jun-02 2 9.30pm She Devils ( R) Phoenix United (G) P-P
Jun-09 3 6.30pm Blue Balls (RB) She Devils ( R) 1-4
Jun-09 3 8.00pm Strikers (O) Yorkies (W) 2-2
Jun-09 3 9.30pm Phoenix United (G) Miss Strikers (M) 0-0 Phoenix
TUE June 21 2 9.30pm Blue Balls (RB) Strikers (O) 2-3 Earlscout S
TUE June 14 2 9.30pm Miss Strikers (M) Yorkies (W) 6-1 Earlscout S
WED June 15 2 9.30pm She Devils ( R) Phoenix United (G) 4-0 Earlscout S
Jun-16 4 6.30pm Miss Strikers (M) She Devils ( R) 1-0
Jun-16 4 8.00pm Phoenix United (G) Strikers (O) 2-2
Jun-16 4 9.30pm Yorkies (W) Blue Balls (RB) 1-3
Jun-23 5 6.30pm Blue Balls (RB) Phoenix United (G)
Jun-23 5 8.00pm Yorkies (W) She Devils ( R)
Jun-23 5 9.30pm Strikers (O) Miss Strikers (M) Majestic
Jun-30 6 6.30pm Yorkies (W) Phoenix United (G)
Jun-30 6 8.00pm Miss Strikers (M) Blue Balls (RB)
Jun-30 6 9.30pm She Devils ( R) Strikers (O)
Jul-07 7 6.30pm Blue Balls (RB) Strikers (O)
Jul-07 7 8.00pm Phoenix United (G) She Devils ( R)
Jul-07 7 9.30pm Miss Strikers (M) Yorkies (W) Flames
Jul-14 8 6.30pm Phoenix United (G) Miss Strikers (M)
Jul-14 8 8.00pm Blue Balls (RB) She Devils ( R)
Jul-14 8 9.30pm Strikers (O) Yorkies (W)
Jul-21 9 6.30pm She Devils ( R) Miss Strikers (M)
Jul-21 9 8.00pm Phoenix United (G) Strikers (O)
Jul-21 9 9.30pm Yorkies (W) Blue Balls (RB) Genesis
Jul-28 10 6.30pm She Devils ( R) Yorkies (W)
Jul-28 10 8.00pm Strikers (O) Miss Strikers (M)
Jul-28 10 9.30pm Phoenix United (G) Blue Balls (RB)
Aug-04 11 6.30pm She Devils ( R) Strikers (O)
Aug-04 11 8.00pm Yorkies (W) Phoenix United (G)
Aug-04 11 9.30pm Blue Balls (RB) Miss Strikers (M) Yorkies
Aug-11 12 6.30pm Miss Strikers (M) Yorkies (W)
Aug-11 12 8.00pm Blue Balls (RB) Strikers (O)
Aug-11 12 9.30pm She Devils ( R) Phoenix United (G)
Aug-18 13 6.30pm Strikers (O) Yorkies (W)
Aug-18 13 8.00pm Miss Strikers (M) Phoenix United (G)
Aug-18 13 9.30pm Blue Balls (RB) She Devils ( R) Miss. Strikers
Aug-25 14 6.30pm Yorkies (W) Blue Balls (RB)
Aug-25 14 8.00pm Miss Strikers (M) She Devils ( R)
Aug-25 14 9.30pm Phoenix United (G) Strikers (O)
Sep-01 15 6.30pm Phoenix United (G) Blue Balls (RB)
Sep-01 15 8.00pm She Devils ( R) Yorkies (W)
Sep-01 15 9.30pm Strikers (O) Miss Strikers (M) Ballers
FIRST ROUND PLAYOFFS AND CONSOLATION GAMES at EGLINTON FLATS
8-Sep Game 1 6.30pm 5th place Earlscourt 6th place Eglinton F
8-Sep Game 2 8.00pm 1st place Earlscourt 4th Place Eglinton F
8-Sep Game 3 9.30pm 2nd place Earlscourt 3rd Place Eglinton F
SEMI FINALS AND CONSOLATION GAMES at EGLINTON FLATS
15-Sep Game 7 6.30pm Winner of Game 1 Winner of Game 4
15-Sep 8.00pm Winner of Game 3 Winner of Game 6
15-Sep 9.30pm Winner of Game 2 Winner of Game 5
FINALS at EGLINTON FLATS
22-Sep 7:00pm Winner of Game 7 Winner of Game 8
22-Sep 9:00pm Loser of Game 7 Loser Game 8
Toronto Central S.C.
•
• Standings - June 22nd, 2011
TEAM P W D L F A GD Pts
Toronto Flames 4 3 1 6 4 2 9
Genesis 4 3 1 7 3 4 9
Thunder 4 2 1 1 8 6 2 7
Ballers 4 2 2 8 1 7 6
Majestic Reds 4 2 2 8 13 -5 2
Bulldogs 4 1 3 4 8 -4 1
She-Devils 4 3 1 11 3 8 9
Miss. Strikers 4 2 2 7 1 6 8
Strikers 4 1 2 1 8 9 -1 5
Blue Balls 4 1 1 2 6 8 -2 4
Pheonix United FC 4 3 1 3 7 -4 3
Yorkies 4 2 2 5 12 -7 2
BrazilFest Toronto 2011 ( 8th Annual)
Event
Title:BrazilFest Toronto 2011 ( 8th Annual)
When:Sun, Jul 24 2011
Where:Earlscourt Park - Toronto
Category:Festival
.Description
BrazilFest Toronto 2011 ( 8th Annual )
Date: July 24, 2011
Time: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
8th Annual BrazilFest Toronto 2011
The Festival will offer its attendees the opportunity to be closer to the performers, get a chance to enjoy a taste of Brazil with Brazilian style foods and a family area for families with children to enjoy the day.
BrazilFest is now considered a part of the Toronto calendar list of many great events that stimulates and celebrates the collective heritage and multicultural diversity of Toronto. The event is listed and affiliated with most of Toronto’s cultural links
A huge variety of styles of music and dance from all parts of the country, with something to offer for all tastes; rhythms and melodies that reflect the rich cultural heritage of Brazil.
Free admission
www.brazilfest.ca
Venue
Venue:Earlscourt Park
Street:1369 St. Clair Ave W.
City:Toronto
State:Ontario