2011 Canadian Soccer League season

Changes from 2010

The CSL operated 2 divisions in 2011; First and Second. The reserve division has been referred to in some media releases as CSL II.

The Givova Cup play-offs were announced to include the top 8 teams. The quarter-final round was played over 2 legs and standard seeding with 1 v 8, 2 v 7, 3 v 6 and 4 v 5.

Teams

A total of 14 teams contested in the league, including 11 from the 2010 season and three expansion teams.

The league featured two expansion teams, Mississauga Eagles FC, an Ottawa-based team called Capital City, and the return of Windsor Stars. Hamilton Croatia and Milltown FC did not return for the 2011 season after failing to meet the membership deadline for the 2011 season. The Milltown ownership announced future plans to form a men's non-amateur league under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Soccer Association.

In further changes, two teams changed their name prior to this season. Brampton Lions competed under the name of Brampton United, while Portugal FC were renamed SC Toronto.

Coaching changes

Results

Positions by round

Standings

Goal scorers

Playoffs

The top 8 teams will qualify for the 2-legged Quarter-finals with the winners advancing to the one game semi-finals to be hosted by the highest remaining seeds.

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|RD1-seed1=2 |RD1-team1=Toronto Croatia |RD1-score1=2 |RD1-seed2=8 |RD1-team2=York Region Shooters |RD1-score2=0

|RD1-seed3=3 |RD1-team3=Capital City F.C. |RD1-score3=5 |RD1-seed4=5 |RD1-team4=Serbian White Eagles |RD1-score4=0

|RD2-seed1=2 |RD2-team1=Toronto Croatia |RD2-score1=1 |RD2-seed2=3 |RD2-team2=Capital City F.C. |RD2-score2=0

Quarterfinals

Vučemilović-Grgić
Tihomir Maletic , Fitzwilliams ,
Bozenko Lesina Toronto won the series on goals on aggregate, 8–1.

Mahir Hadziresic Capital City won the series on goals on aggregate, 3–2.

Alexandros Halis , Goncalo Almeida Badat Adrian Pena Dane Roberts Fitzroy Christey Mario Orestano Jalen Brome
Adam Majer
York Region won the series in a penalty shootout, 4–2.

Milos Scepanovic Dimitrov Alex Braletic Milos Scepanovic Viciknez Serbia won the series on goals on aggregate, 8–0.

Semifinals

(Report) Mahir Hadziresic ,
William Beauge , Fitzwilliams

Givova CSL Championship

CSL Executive Committee and Staff

The 2011 CSL Executive Committee.

Individual awards

The annual CSL awards ceremony was held at the Mississauga Convention Centre in Mississauga, Ontario on 14 November 2011. The majority of the awards went to league champions Toronto Croatia. Tihomir Maletic received his second consecutive MVP award, and Sven Arapovic was given the Defender of the Year for his contributions in establishing Toronto's solid defensive record. Velemir Crljen went home with the Coach of the Year, while club president Joe Pavicic was given the Harry Paul Gauss award.

The Golden Boot was taken by Stefan Vukovic of TFC Academy, and Scott Cliff of SC Toronto was voted the Goalkeeper of the Year. Capital City FC produced the Rookie of the Year with Akil DeFreitas, who later went abroad to the Veikkausliiga. Niagara United received their first Fair Play award for being the most disciplined team throughout the season. The CSL Referee Committee selected David Barrie, a veteran national referee with the Referee of the Year. Rogers TV producer Jeremy Milani was given a special service award for promoting CSL matches throughout the years.

Second Division

Second Division Niagara United (West Conference) The CSL Second Division was originally set up to be the Reserve League. In 2011, that was adjusted to include an academy team, Kingston Prospect FC and 2 clubs (Niagara United and Kitchener Waterloo United FC) which didn't meet the standards for a First Division club by the deadline date. Currently there are no formal plans for promotion and relegation. One rule that was implemented in the 2011 season was that teams must have a maximum of 4 U-23 players in their rosters. The division expanded to a record number of 14 teams, and was split into an East and West division. Other new additions to the division was the return of Toronto Croatia's reserve squad, and the debut of London City's reserve team. During the regular season both Niagara United, and SC Toronto B secured their Second Division titles. While in the postseason Mississauga Eagles B defeated Brampton United B to claim their first CSL D2 Championship.

Teams

Second Division East Standings

Second Division West Standings

Final

Top Goal Scorers

Updated: 23 October 2016

Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20111114235010/http://canadiansoccerleague.com/

Individual awards

International Friendlies

Toronto Croatia participated in the 2nd Croatian World Club Championship in order to defend their title. They successfully claimed their second championship after defeating Canberra Croatia.{{football box collapsible

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