Theo Zagar
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Theodosis Zagar is a former Canadian goalkeeper, who is currently the U11 and Goalkeeper Development Director for the Oakville Soccer Club.
Zagar signed with the Toronto Lynx in 1998 and played with them for a total of seven seasons. Where he currently holds every Lynx goalkeeping record: most wins (64), most shutouts (44.5), most saves (665), and most games played (174).
Zagar was named Toronto Lynx Most Valuable Player three times, in the year 2000, 2002, 2003. In 2000 he was named into The A-league Second All-Star Team.
In 2006 when Duncan Wilde returned as Head Coach of the Toronto Lynx
, he was appointed to player/assistant coach role, along with team captain Joe Mattacchione
. During the season he helped the Lynx to a team-record 10 game undefeated streak at home,and as well helped the Lynx reach the Open Canada Cup
final, which they lost 2-0 against Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
.
After the 2006 season the Lynx dropped two divisions down into the PDL
, Zagar retired shortly after to become the U11 Development Director and Goalkeeper Director for the Oakville Soccer Club in 2007.
Theo's father, Dragan Zagar, is the long-time President and Tournament Chair for the East York Soccer League.
Theo has been recently heard doing the play-by-play for Rogers Television
's coverage of the Canadian Soccer League
.
Zagar signed with the Toronto Lynx in 1998 and played with them for a total of seven seasons. Where he currently holds every Lynx goalkeeping record: most wins (64), most shutouts (44.5), most saves (665), and most games played (174).
Zagar was named Toronto Lynx Most Valuable Player three times, in the year 2000, 2002, 2003. In 2000 he was named into The A-league Second All-Star Team.
In 2006 when Duncan Wilde returned as Head Coach of the Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
, he was appointed to player/assistant coach role, along with team captain Joe Mattacchione
Joe Mattacchione
Joseph Mattacchione is a former Canadian soccer player, who now is the U12 Development Director for the Oakville Soccer Club.Mattacchione is a graduate of Father Michael Goetz Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario...
. During the season he helped the Lynx to a team-record 10 game undefeated streak at home,and as well helped the Lynx reach the Open Canada Cup
Open Canada Cup
The Open Canada Cup was a Canadian soccer competition, similar in concept to tournaments such as the English FA Cup, the Coppa Italia, and the US Open Cup. The competition was held starting with the CSL's first season in 1998 until 2007....
final, which they lost 2-0 against Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
The Ottawa St. Anthony Italia is a top amateur soccer club based in Ottawa, Ontario. The club was founded in 1952 as the St. Anthony men's soccer team and played in a local league. In 1959, the team consolidated with another local team known as "Italia" to form Ottawa St. Anthony Italia. In...
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After the 2006 season the Lynx dropped two divisions down into the PDL
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
, Zagar retired shortly after to become the U11 Development Director and Goalkeeper Director for the Oakville Soccer Club in 2007.
Theo's father, Dragan Zagar, is the long-time President and Tournament Chair for the East York Soccer League.
Theo has been recently heard doing the play-by-play for Rogers Television
Rogers Television
Rogers TV, are community channels owned by Rogers Communications Inc. Many of these channels share common programs. Rogers TV broadcasts into the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Ontario. Rogers TV is available only in communities served by Rogers' cable and...
's coverage of the 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...
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Achievements
- Toronto Lynx Most Valuable Player Award 2000, 2002, 2003
- A-league Second All- Star Team 2000