Burlington SC (League1 Ontario)
Burlington Soccer Club is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in Burlington, Ontario that plays in League1 Ontario.
Full name | Burlington Soccer Club |
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Nickname(s) | Bayhawks |
Founded | 1962 |
Stadium | Haber Centre |
Capacity | 1000 |
Head Coach | Darren Tilley (men) Matthew Shepherd (women) |
League | League1 Ontario |
2022 | League1 Ontario, 17th (men) League1 Ontario, 20th (women) |
Website | Club website |
History
The club was founded in 1962 under the name Burlington Police Minor Soccer.[1] In 1975, the club incorporated and changed their name to Burlington Youth Soccer Club; soon after in 1979, they won their first Ontario Cup.[1] The club has created an Embracing Ability program designed to make soccer accessible for all including players with intellectual and physical disabilities.[2] After greatly expanding their adult program, they again renamed the club in 2019 to Burlington Soccer Club.[1] The club's competitive teams are known as the Burlington Bayhawks, with their team mascot being named Burli the Bayhawk.[3]
The club joined League1 Ontario for the 2022 after acquiring the license previously held by 1812 FC Barrie.[4] They will be entering teams in both the male and female divisions, along with a men's reserve team in 2022, and adding a women's reserve team in 2023.[5]
Squad
- As of 16 April 2023[6]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Seasons
Men
Season | League | Teams | Record | Rank | Playoffs | Ref |
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2022 | League1 Ontario | 22 | 4–7–10 | 17th | Did not qualify | |
2023 | 22 | 12–3–5 | 5th | Quarter-finals | ||
Women
Season | League | Teams | Record | Rank | Playoffs | Ref |
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2022 | League1 Ontario | 20 | 1–0–18 | 20th | Did not qualify | |
2023 | 19 | 3–2–13 | 18th | Did not qualify | ||
Notable players
The following players have either played at the professional or international level, either before or after playing for the League1 Ontario team:
Women
References
- "History". Burlington SC.
- "A Bluffer's Guide to Burlington". League1 Ontario. July 21, 2022.
- "Competitive". Burlington SC.
- "League1 Ontario Welcomes Burlington SC for the 2022 Season". League1 Ontario. February 28, 2022.
- Jacques, John (February 28, 2022). "Burlington Soccer Club Replaces 1812 FC In League1 Ontario". Northern Tribune.
- "Burlington SC". League 1 Ontario.