Manitoba Major Soccer League

The Manitoba Major Soccer League is an adult soccer system based in Manitoba, Canada. MMSL league are both indoor and outdoor. It is sanctioned by the Manitoba Soccer Association, a branch of the Canadian Soccer Association.

The highest level of amateur soccer in the province of Manitoba is the MMSL Premier Division. Winners of the MSA Cup are eligible to represent the province and compete for the Challenge Trophy, the highest national amateur cup competition in Canada sanctioned by the CSA.[1]

Players come with a variety of playing backgrounds, including high school, college, university, academies, semi-professional, and ex-professionals.[2][3]

History

Founded in 1971, the league was previously known as Manitoba Central Soccer League (1971–1999) and the Molson Super Soccer Alliance (1990–1999). A non-profit organization, the league is overseen by a volunteer board.

League structure

MMSL features over 85 teams overall, who compete in 9 outdoor divisions.[4] In the winter months MMSL offer indoor league play at 6 levels of competition.

Playoff divisional champions receive a cash-prize of $250.

Champions[5]

Play-off[6]

References
  1. "Challenge & Jubilee Trophy". Canada Soccer. Archived from the original on September 12, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  2. "Former Thompsonite marks milestone in Manitoba Major Soccer League". Thompson Citizen. 29 June 2016.
  3. "'It's just a waste': Refugees lack opportunity to play elite soccer". CBC News Manitoba. 15 November 2016.
  4. "Storm Dump Cavaliers In Front Of Home Crowd". Pembina Valley Online. 10 July 2016.
  5. ""Archived History"". Retrieved 2022-11-23.
  6. ""Archived History"". Retrieved 2022-11-23.


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