Ontario Soccer League
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The Ontario Soccer League or OSL for short, is a competitive amateur soccer league in Ontario, Canada. The OSL is affiliated with and governed by the Ontario Soccer Association
. According to the OSA, the OSL has Provincial Leagues, Regional Leagues and Multi-Jurisdictional Leagues.
The league is divided into 12 regional divisions. It can be considered part of Canada's fifth tier
in soccer, with teams eligible to compete for the Canadian National Challenge Cup
, behind the fourth tier semi-pro Canadian Soccer League
and Pacific Coast Soccer League
.
Ontario Soccer Association
The Ontario Soccer Association was founded in 1901 and is one of the oldest and largest sport organizations in Canada dedicated to providing an opportunity for Ontarians to achieve their sporting goals through soccer. The OSA provides leadership, consultation and resources to the members within...
. According to the OSA, the OSL has Provincial Leagues, Regional Leagues and Multi-Jurisdictional Leagues.
The league is divided into 12 regional divisions. It can be considered part of Canada's fifth tier
Canadian soccer pyramid
The Canadian soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in Canada. The governing body of soccer in the country is the Canadian Soccer Association , which oversees the system and domestic cups but does not operate any of its component leagues...
in soccer, with teams eligible to compete for the Canadian National Challenge Cup
Canadian National Challenge Cup
The Challenge Trophy is a national amateur football cup in Canada contested by the champions of individual provincial soccer competitions. It is one of the oldest football competitions in Canada, being held since 1913...
, behind the fourth tier semi-pro Canadian Soccer League
Canadian Soccer League (current)
The Canadian Soccer League is the top soccer league in Canada and is controlled by the Canadian Soccer Association. It was formerly known as the Canadian Professional Soccer League , and was officially re-branded on May 17, 2006...
and Pacific Coast Soccer League
Pacific Coast Soccer League
The Pacific Coast Soccer League is a soccer league featuring teams from British Columbia, although the league has also featured teams from Washington in the past as well...
.
2010 Teams
In 2010, there are 2 senior men's Provincial Leagues (East and West). The teams included are:Provincial East
- GS United
- Ulster Thistle
- Vaughan Shooters
- Woodbridge Strikers
- Toronto Celtic
- Heart Azzurri
- Goldline
Provincial West
- Caledon FC
- Ebony SC
- Oakville Italia
- AC Soccer
- Hamilton Serbians
- PCC Supersonics
- Serbian White Eagles
- Brampton FC