1980 National Soccer League (Canada) season

National Soccer League 1980 Toronto Falcons (regular season) Toronto Panhellenic (playoffs, 1st title) Toronto Italia League cup Mike Burke (24)1980 NSL Season https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/NSL_1921_1992.pdf live https://web.archive.org/web/20140628214309/http://canadiansoccerleague.ca:80/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/NSL_1921_1992.pdf 2014-06-28 canadiansoccerleague.ca Robert Judd 1979 1981 The 1980 National Soccer League season was the fifty-seventh season under the National Soccer League (NSL) name. The season began in May 1980 and concluded in October 1980 with the NSL Championship final, where Toronto Panhellenic defeated St. Catharines Roma. The Toronto Falcons won the regular-season title but were defeated by Toronto Italia for the NSL Cup.CSL Past Champions – Canadian Soccer League http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/csl-past-champions/ 2020-09-06 canadiansoccerleague.ca en-US 2020-10-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20201030000639/http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/csl-past-champions/ deadJose Colin On-Side - 125 Years of Soccer in Ontario Ontario Soccer Association and Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum 2001 Vaughan, Ontario 117September 8, 1980 Mike Burke sparks Italia B6 Toronto Star The NSL was operative in the United States and Northern Ontario for the final time in the league's history.Pascal Randy June 20, 2020 The Sudbury Cyclones and their semi-pro soccer stint B1 Sudbury StarPascal Randy March 29, 2021 Semi-pro push highlights strategic plan for Sudbury soccer community https://thesudburystar.com/sports/local-sports/semi-pro-push-highlights-strategic-plan-for-sudbury-soccer-community live 2021-04-09 thesudburystar Sudbury Star en-CA https://web.archive.org/web/20210423014317/https://www.thesudburystar.com/sports/local-sports/semi-pro-push-highlights-strategic-plan-for-sudbury-soccer-community 2021-04-23 Overview The decade ushered in a unique era in Canadian soccer as many attempts and proposals at forming a national major soccer league were executed throughout the 1980s. The first notable example occurred in 1980 when several investors presented a nationwide soccer league known as the Canadian Soccer League (CSL) to debut in 1981.May 29, 1980 Soccer promoters unveil grandiose plans http://www.newspapers.com/image/501442836/?terms=canadian%20soccer%20league&match=1 2021-01-05 Newspapers.com The Province 16 en Before the commencement of any season, the project initially debuted in a tournament known as the Red Leaf Cup, which featured teams from Europe and Brazil.Wayne Jamie June 7, 1980 The goal for Canada: Second soccer league http://www.newspapers.com/image/512028706/?terms=canadian%20soccer%20league&match=1 2021-01-05 Newspapers.com National Post 20 enMayoh Rick June 11, 1980 Top soccer teams set for Canadian series 35 Ottawa CitizenHabib Marlene June 16, 1980 Varsity becomes 'battlefield' muring Red Leaf Cup soccer S5 The Globe and Mail The planned Canadian Soccer League failed to materialize, and the next attempt at creating a domestic national league successfully occurred in 1983.December 3, 1981 Another soccer league 10 Nanaimo Daily NewsKonotopetz Gyle December 24, 1981 Proposed league has Rudi laughing 30 Calgary Herald Meanwhile, the Ontario-centered National Soccer League (NSL) continued having a presence in Northern Ontario with Sudbury Cyclones representing the city of Sudbury, and an American representative from Upstate New York known as the Buffalo Blazers.October 11, 1980 Sports activities for everyone 75 National PostMarch 25, 1980 In trouble 11 Nanaimo Daily News The membership in the league decreased to twelve clubs as the NSL lost its presence in Quebec and Detroit, Michigan, as the Montreal Stars, Detroit Besa, and Detroit Vardar departed. The Hamilton Italo-Canadians requested a sabbatical and returned for the 1981 season. Buffalo was denied participation in the playoffs because of financial and player issues.September 8, 1980 Playoff chances good after Cyclones win 13 Sudbury Star A friendly tournament known as the Toronto International Soccer Cup was organized with Toronto First Portuguese and Toronto Panhellenic representing the NSL against S.L. Benfica and Partizan Belgrade.Kernaghan Jim June 24, 1980 Lisbon soccer star shuns America F4 Toronto Star Benfica would win the tournament after defeating Partizan in the final.Koep Bob August 5, 1980 Soccer fans get kick from Benfica B2 Toronto Star Teams TeamCityStadiumManagerBuffalo Blazers Buffalo, New York Lackwanna StadiumMay 11, 1980 Blazers Shut Out Sudbury 44 Buffalo Courier-ExpressCarlo Del Monte1981 Hamilton Steelers - Team of Distinction http://hshof.ca/team/1981-hamilton-steelers/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20200924111521/http://hshof.ca/team/1981-hamilton-steelers/ September 24, 2020 January 5, 2021 Bradford MarshlandersBradford, OntarioBradford Community Centre7 May 1980 They need support The Bradford Witness 4Dave ReidBolender Keith 26 March 1980 Dave Reid is back for another year The Bradford Witness 9London CityLondon, OntarioCove Road StadiumSerbian White EaglesToronto, OntarioLamport StadiumFalldien Jack August 18, 1980 Cyclones blank Buffalo squad 9 Sudbury StarNikola Ivetićhttps://serbianwhiteeagles.ca/en/head-coaches/ Serbian White Eagles FC Head Coaches 2023-11-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20231123031110/https://serbianwhiteeagles.ca/en/head-coaches/ 23 November 2023 deadSudbury CyclonesSudbury, OntarioQueen's Athletic FieldMay 12, 1980 Sudbury Cyclones lose as Albuquerque scores 13 Sudbury StarGino PacittoDesilets Peter April 25, 1980 Cyclones will operate this season 10 Sudbury StarSt. Catharines RomaSt. Catharines, OntarioClub Roma StadiumToronto CroatiaToronto, OntarioLamport StadiumToronto FalconsToronto, OntarioLamport StadiumFalldein Jack May 26, 1980 Cyclones lose, draw on weekend 13 Sudbury StarToronto First PortugueseToronto, OntarioLamport StadiumJune 13, 1980 Cyclones off to Toronto 13 Sudbury StarJosé TestasMOURATO SERGIO February 18, 2017 Após cumprir missão da vida, 'Baixinho' quer morrer em paz sem dores – 416 NEWS TORONTO http://416news.com/apos-cumprir-missao-da-vida-baixinho-quer-morrer-em-paz-sem-dores/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20170709170112/http://416news.com/apos-cumprir-missao-da-vida-baixinho-quer-morrer-em-paz-sem-dores/ July 9, 2017 2017-07-09 416news.com en-USToronto ItaliaToronto, OntarioLamport StadiumAugust 9, 1980 Cyclones hurt, play tonight 13 Sudbury StarFiorigi Pagliuso2018 Wall of Fame Induction https://torontoazzurri.com/index.php/wall-of-fame/ live January 2, 2022 torontoazzurri.com 17 https://web.archive.org/web/20220102202314/https://torontoazzurri.com/index.php/wall-of-fame/ 2022-01-02 Toronto PanhellenicToronto, OntarioLamport StadiumJuly 28, 1980 Loss and tie for Cyclones 11 Sudbury StarArthur RodriguesApril 30, 1980 Abascal a la National Soccer League 10 El PopularToronto UkrainiansEtobicoke, OntarioCentennial Park Stadium Canada Southern Ontario 400 center Location of NSL teams outside of Toronto for the 1980 NSL season.10px Canada Southern Ontario 44.133333 -79.633333 Bradford left Blue pog.svg Canada Southern Ontario 42.904722 -78.849444 Buffalo right Blue pog.svg Canada Southern Ontario 43.251389 -79.830278 Hamilton left Blue pog.svg Canada Southern Ontario 42.9837 -81.2497 London right Blue pog.svg Canada Southern Ontario 43.183333 -79.233333 St. Catharines right Blue pog.svg Canada Southern Ontario 46.49 -81.01 Sudbury bottom Blue pog.svg Canada Southern Ontario 43.64 -79.42 TORONTO right Red pog.svg Canada Toronto 400 center Location of NSL teams in Toronto for the 1980 NSL season.10px Canada Toronto 43.653611 -79.584444 Ukraina right Blue pog.svg Canada Toronto 43.638889 -79.423056 Panhellenic right Blue pog.svg Canada Toronto 43.653611 -79.584444 Toronto Croatia top Blue pog.svg Canada Toronto 43.638889 -79.423056 Falcons top Blue pog.svg Canada Toronto 43.638889 -79.423056 First Portuguese bottom Blue pog.svg Canada Toronto 43.653611 -79.584444 Toronto Italia bottom Blue pog.svg Final standings main WDL Q 2 FAL Toronto Falcons POR Toronto First Portuguese ITA Toronto Italia PAN Toronto Panhellenic LON London City STC St. Catharines Roma BAD Bradford Marshlanders BUF Buffalo Blazers UKA Toronto Ukrainians SUD Sudbury Cyclones CRO Toronto Croatia SER Serbian White Eagles 18 3 1 45 14 C 16 5 1 71 15 14 6 2 63 16 11 9 2 38 14 O 11 3 8 49 25 8 4 10 29 26 7 5 10 31 58 8 2 12 33 49 5 3 14 22 56 3 6 13 27 40 4 3 15 21 55 1 3 18 14 75 #ACE1AF Qualification for Playoffs red1 Ineligible for Playoffsnote Buffalo Blazers failed to meet the necessary requirements to compete in the playoffs Q Q Q Q Q Q Q D Q 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. September 30, 1980 note Playoffs Finals October 6, 1980 Toronto Panhellenic 1–0 [October 6, 1980 Panhellenic takes soccer cup S8 The Globe and Mail Report] St. Catharines Roma John Stravropoulos Lamport Stadium Toronto, Ontario Cup The cup tournament was a separate contest from the rest of the season, in which all twelve teams took part. All the matches were separate from the regular season, and the teams were grouped into two separate divisions. The two winners in the group stage would advance to a two-legged match final for the Cup. Finals September 3, 1980 Toronto Italia 2–0 [Campbell Neil A. September 8, 1980 Commercials anger fans during Italia's 2-0 victory S6 The Globe and Mail Report] Toronto Falcons Lamport Stadium Toronto, Ontario September 7, 1980 Toronto Falcons 0–2 [ Report] Toronto Italia Mike Burke 37, 60 Lamport Stadium Toronto, Ontario References External links RSSSF CNSL page thecnsl.com - 1980 season Category:1980–81 in domestic association football leagues National Soccer League 1980