This blog discusses the traditions of soccer fans from around the world

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Canadian Football

When most people think of sports in Canada, hockey quickly jumps into their mind. According to FIFA, soccer’s governing body; soccer has the highest participation rate throughout Canada. More than 2,695,712 participated in organized soccer in Canada as of 2006, which make it one of the most rapidly growing sports per country in the entire world.
Association football, now known as soccer was brought to Canada in 1986. The Manitoba Football Association was the first soccer association formed in Canada.  Other provinces soon followed as Ontario in 1901, British Columbia in 1904, Saskatchewan in 1906, Alberta in 1909 and Quebec in 1911. They were followed by the formation of the Dominion of Canada Football Association in 1912. The governing body of the game retained that name until it was changed to The Football Association of Canada on June 6, 1952. The Association later changed its name to the Canadian Soccer Football Association in 1958 and then at last to the Canadian Soccer Association in 1971.
In 2000, Canada's men's team won the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup in February. The Gold Cup is the soccer tournament of North Americas’ best teams.  Canada had finished in a tie in group play with the Republic of Korea, but won the tie-breaking coin toss to advance to the quarter-final, where they beat Mexico 2-1 on an extra-time golden goal. In the semi-final, Canada beat Trinidad and Tobago 1-0, and beat Colombia 2-0 in the final. As a result of being named CONCACAF champions, Canada travelled to the Confederations Cup 2001 in Japan, earning a memorable 0-0 draw with Brazil thanks to a stellar performance from Gold Cup Most Valuable Player Craig Forrest. These consecutive victories helped to put Canadian soccer onto the world map and gained the soccer association respect around the world.
In 2007 FC Toronto became the first Canadian team to join the MLS and the only MLS team to be located outside the United States. In their inaugural season Toronto reached the semifinal in the MLS playoffs.  Canada's national team reached the semi-final at the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Dale Mitchell was named coach of Canada's senior men's team, to begin duties after the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, held in Canada. The host went out without scoring a goal and losing all three matches. The final was held in front of 20 000 people at the National Soccer Stadium in Toronto, and helped the growth of soccer within the country.
As we continue our journey around the world we head to Spain. Spain is home to the world’s number one ranked national team and club team. As we travel back to Europe, we will look at the unity between the national team and the clubs around the country. Join us next week as we look at two teams looking to make soccer history.

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