1993 Canadian National Soccer League season

August 2020 Canadian National Soccer League 1993 Montreal Croatia (Eastern Division)Toronto Rockets (Western Division) St. Catharines Roma (playoffs, 1st title) Toronto Croatia League cup Dwayne Dear Tomasz Radzinski (15) Charlie Mohamed 112 358 NSL 1992 1994 The 1993 Canadian National Soccer League season was the seventy-first season for the Canadian National Soccer League. The season concluded on October 17, 1993, with St. Catharines Roma claiming their first CNSL Championship after defeating Toronto Rockets in a two-game series.http://www.newspapers.com/image/508322115/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league Soccer results October 18, 1993 Newspapers.com Times Colonist 2 en March 27, 2020 Toronto Croatia secured their fifth CNSL league cup.Jose Colin On-Side - 125 Years of Soccer in Ontario Ontario Soccer Association and Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum 2001 Vaughan, Ontario 117 The season was significant, as the Canadian Soccer League (CSL) merged with the National Soccer League (NSL), which renamed the league the Canadian National Soccer League (CNSL). As the Canadian Soccer Association suspended the CSL on April 30, 1993, their remaining clubs joined the CNSL. The new additions included the Winnipeg Fury, which marked the league's first entry into Manitoba, and the reintroduction of a Quebec division, making the league operative in three provinces.http://www.newspapers.com/image/503863060/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league Wheels racing against time toward home opener Hall Dave April 22, 1993 Newspapers.com The Windsor Stars 18 en March 29, 2020 Overview After the defections of the Toronto Blizzard and Vancouver 86ers to the American Professional Soccer League, the main financial sponsor of the Montreal Supra split with the front office to form another APSL franchise.https://www.baltimoresun.com/1992/12/16/three-from-here-get-us-invitations/ Three from here get U.S. invitations December 16, 1992 baltimoresun.com Baltimore Sun en-US March 31, 2020Jose Colin On-Side - 125 Years of Soccer in Ontario Ontario Soccer Association and Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum 2001 Vaughan, Ontario 135 These actions, along with the financial crisis the Canadian Soccer League was experiencing, caused the league to merge its interests with the National Soccer League.http://www.newspapers.com/image/474144549/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league Pro soccer changing its face January 7, 1993 Newspapers.com Edmonton Journal 35 en March 31, 2020 The merger resulted in a name change to the Canadian National Soccer League with the additions of the North York Rockets (changed to Toronto Rockets), Winnipeg Fury, and the introduction of a Quebec division to house the former Quebec National Soccer League (LNSQ) clubs.http://www.newspapers.com/image/424267561/?terms=rocco+lofranco Soccer leagues join forces January 7, 1993 Newspapers.com The Gazette 12 en March 31, 2020http://www.newspapers.com/image/504363732/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league Wheels hope to score with new soccer league Hall Dave March 9, 1993 Newspapers.com The Windsor Star 12 en March 31, 2020 As a result of the changes to the Canadian soccer landscape, the Canadian Soccer Association recognized the APSL as the top tier in the country with the intention of designating the CNSL as a secondary league.http://www.newspapers.com/image/495057022/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league Canadians go back to work Stinson Dan January 13, 1993 Newspapers.com The Vancouver Sun 50 en March 31, 2020 After a meeting conducted with representatives from both parties, the CNSL failed to receive sanctioning from the CSA.http://www.newspapers.com/image/495069051/?terms=rocco+lofranco League exists despite lack of CSA sanction January 20, 1993 Newspapers.com Vancouver Sun 49 en March 31, 2020 On April 30, 1993, the CSA officially suspended the CSL for one season, with the CSL in response sanctioning the CNSL for the 1993 season.http://www.newspapers.com/image/485011913/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league CSL ordered to shut down April 30, 1993 Newspapers.com Calgary Herald 36 en March 31, 2020http://www.newspapers.com/image/424281212/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league Soccer's 86ers soak in red ink June 22, 1993 Newspapers.com The Gazette 11 en March 31, 2020 Woodbridge Azzuri was suspended after failing to secure a proper facility according to league standards.Christie James Uninhibited soccer team finds itself without a league July 13, 1993 The Globe and Mail C7 The executive committee of the league included Laurie McIvor as president, Rocco LoFranco as commissioner, Armando DiFruscio as vice president, and Harry Gauss with Tony Fontana as directors.http://www.newspapers.com/image/497326570/?terms=rocco+lofranco Roundup Overtime January 7, 1993 Newspapers.com The Leader-Post 11 en March 31, 2020Da Costa Norman April 8, 1993 Soccer league gets 16 teams, names a boss D11 Toronto Star Winnipeg experienced a tumultuous season in terms of fiscal operations as it struggled to make payments, and even applied to the provincial government for a grant to fulfill its league commitments.August 7, 1993 Fury running out of cash http://www.newspapers.com/image/504324924/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league March 31, 2020 Newspapers.com The Windsor Star 16 enLyons Steve August 18, 1993 There's light at the end of the tunnel https://newspaperarchive.com/winnipeg-free-press-aug-18-1993-p-39/ March 31, 2020 NewspaperArchive.com Winnipeg Free Press 39 en Teams TeamCityStadiumManagerCorfinium St-Leonard Saint-Léonard de Port Maurice, QuebecCosmos de LaSalle LaSalle, QuebecRiverside StadiumAngelo Pouloshttps://newspaperarchive.com/winnipeg-free-press-jun-21-1993-p-37/ Fury on fire in romp McDonald Marvin June 21, 1993 NewspaperArchive.com Winnipeg Free Press 37 en April 14, 2020London CityLondon, OntarioCove Road StadiumLuso Stars Mont-RoyalMount Royal, QuebecMontreal CroatiaMontreal, QuebecStade du Parc HérbertSimon DemoMontreal RamblersMontreal, QuebecComplexe sportif Claude-RobillardRichmond Hill Kicknote Richmond Hill withdrew from league midway through the season Richmond Hill, OntarioRichmond Green Sports CentreLaskaris Sam April 15, 1993 Soccer Rockets change name and league NY8 Toronto StarPeter PinizzottoLaskaris Sam Off-field battles continue to plague Kick soccer team July 29, 1993 Toronto Star NY4Scarborough AstrosScarborough, Ontario Birchmount StadiumLaskaris Sam April 15, 1993 Astros call Birchmount home for the season SD5 Toronto StarJorge Armuahttp://www.northyorkastros.ca/page.php?page_id=13527 North York Astros Soccer Club Powered by Goalline Sports Administration Software June 1, 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090601082652/http://www.northyorkastros.ca/page.php?page_id=13527 June 1, 2009 December 4, 2019St. Catharines RomaSt. Catharines, OntarioClub Roma StadiumJimmy DouglasWallace Jim 10 March 1993 Douglas has returned St. Catharines Standard C3 Toronto CroatiaEtobicoke, OntarioCentennial Park StadiumToronto ItaliaEtobicoke, OntarioCentennial Park StadiumCarlo Delmontehttp://www.newspapers.com/image/504003599/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league Rolling wheels to become a traveling act in CNSL Hall David July 16, 1993 Newspapers.com The Windsor Star 14 en March 23, 2020 Toronto JetsNorth York, OntarioEsther Shiner StadiumAdam Pagliarolihttp://www.lospecchio.com/giornale/mandi.htm Prima www.lospecchio.com April 9, 2020Toronto RocketsNorth York, OntarioEsther Shiner StadiumWindsor WheelsWindsor, OntarioWindsor StadiumPeter PagliotiWinnipeg FuryWinnipeg, ManitobaWinnipeg Soccer ComplexPhil Wilsonhttps://newspaperarchive.com/winnipeg-free-press-aug-25-1993-p-27/ Soccer side needs miracle Taylor Scott August 25, 1993 NewspaperArchive.com Winnipeg Free Press 27 en March 22, 2020https://newspaperarchive.com/winnipeg-free-press-sep-01-1993-p-24/ Players' love, members' pockets keep Fury afloat McDonald Marvin September 1, 1993 NewspaperArchive.com Winnipeg Free Press 24 en March 22, 2020 note Coaching changes TeamOutgoing coachManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in tableIncoming coachDate of appointmentSt. Catharines RomaTony NovacicWallace Jim 28 December 1993 Life moves on: Perri leaves Wolves with strong legacy as coach and player St. Catharines Standard C3Resigned March, 1993 Presason Jimmy Douglas March 10, 1993 Winnipeg Fury Tom McManushttps://newspaperarchive.com/ca/mb/winnipeg/winnipeg-free-press/1993/apr-10-p-44/ Wilson handed reins McDonald Marvin April 10, 1993 NewspaperArchive.com Winnipeg Free Press 44 en April 18, 2020 Resigned April 10, 1993 ENG Phil Wilson April 10, 1993 Windsor Wheels Osvaldo Rizzohttp://www.newspapers.com/image/502113956/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league Wheels fire coach Hall Dave May 26, 1993 Newspapers.com The Windsor Star 7 en March 28, 2020 Dismissed May 26, 1993 2nd in MayUSA Peter Pagliotihttp://www.newspapers.com/image/502114206/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league Wheels' owners feel move best for team Waddell Dave May 27, 1993 Newspapers.com The Windsor Star 33 en March 28, 2020 May 27, 1993 Toronto ItaliaCRO Bruno Pilašhttp://www.newspapers.com/image/504003599/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league Rolling Wheels to become a traveling act in CNSL Hall David July 16, 1993 Newspapers.com The Windsor Star 14 en March 28, 2020 Resigned July 16, 1993 6th in July Carlo Delmonte July 16, 1993 Canada left 330 Canadian National Soccer League clubs Canada 42.983611 -81.249722 London left Canada 45.508889 -73.561667 Montreal top Canada 43.90018 -79.40125 Richmond left Canada 43.183333 -79.233333 St. Catharines right Canada 43.741667 -79.373333 Toronto top Canada 42.283333 -83 Windsor left Canada 49.8969 -97.1564 Winnipeg Canada Toronto 400 center Location of teams in Toronto for the 1993 CNSL season Canada Toronto 43.90018 -79.40125 Richmond right Canada Toronto 43.694 -79.265 Scarborough right Canada Toronto 43.65 -79.58 Toronto Croatia top Canada Toronto 43.65 -79.58 Toronto Italia bottom Canada Toronto 43.775556 -79.446667 Toronto Jets top Canada Toronto 43.775556 -79.446667 Toronto Rockets right Final standings Eastern Division main WDL Q 2 CRO Montreal Croatia COS Cosmos de LaSalle MON Montreal Ramblers LEO Corfinium St-Leonard LUS Luso Stars Mont-Royal 9 4 3 47 20 C 7 3 6 48 25 6 5 5 27 31 6 3 7 28 41 1 5 10 13 51 green1 Qualification for Playoffs Q Q 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. September 25, 1993 http://www.newspapers.com/image/424233785/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league 25 Sep 1993, 75 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com Newspapers.com en April 8, 2020 Western Division main WDL Q 2 TOR Toronto Rockets CRO Toronto Croatia ITA Toronto Italia STC St. Catharines Roma JET Toronto Jets LON London City SCA Scarborough Astros WHE Windsor Wheels WIN Winnipeg Fury 9 6 1 40 13 C 7 7 2 19 10 6 6 4 21 14 7 2 7 17 16 O 4 6 6 15 20 5 4 7 19 26 6 2 8 16 26 7 0 9 16 31 4 1 11 22 28 green1 Qualification for Playoffs Q Q Q Q Q Q 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. September 25, 1993 http://www.newspapers.com/image/424233785/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league 25 Sep 1993, 75 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com Newspapers.com en April 8, 2020 Playoffs Quarterfinals September 26, 1993 Toronto Rockets 3–0 [27 September 1993 Soccer Results - CNSL D8 Star-Phoenix Report] London City Esther Shiner Stadium North York, Ontario September 29, 1993 London City 0–2 [30 September 1993 Soccer Results - CNSL B9 Windsor Star Report] Toronto Rockets Cove Road Stadium London, Ontario Toronto won the series 5–0 on aggregate. September 27, 1993 Montreal Croatia 5–1 [28 September 1993 Soccer Results - CNSL C11 Windsor Star Report] Cosmos de LaSalle Stade du Parc Hérbert Montreal, Quebec September 30, 1993 Cosmos de LaSalle 1–3 [1 October 1993 Soccer Results - CNSL B7 Windsor Star Report] Montreal Croatia Riverside Stadium LaSalle, Quebec Montreal won the series 8–2 on aggregate. September 27, 1993 Toronto Jets 2–2 [28 September 1993 Soccer Results - CNSL C11 Windsor Star Report] Toronto Croatia Esther Shiner Stadium North York, Ontario September 29, 1993 Toronto Croatia 1–2 [30 September 1993 Soccer Results - CNSL B9 Windsor Star Report] Toronto Jets Centennial Park Stadium Etobicoke, Ontario Toronto Jets won the series 4–3 on aggregate. September 29, 1993 St. Catharines Roma 2–2 [Wallace Jim 30 September 1993 Roma battles Italia to tie St. Catharines Standard C3 Report] Toronto Italia Zoran Zubic 22 52 Luis Luffi 21 Titus 47 Club Roma Stadium St. Catharines, Ontario Joe Licandro October 4, 1993 Toronto Italia 1–2 [5 October 1993 Soccer Results - CNSL C2 Calgary Herald Report] St. Catharines Roma Centennial Park Stadium Etobicoke, Ontario St. Catharines won the series 4–3 on aggregate. Semifinals October 3, 1993 Montreal Croatia 1–2 [4 October 1993 Soccer Results - CNSL A8 Red Deer Advocate Report] Toronto Rockets Stade du Parc Hérbert Montreal, Quebec October 10, 1993 Toronto Rockets 4–0 [12 September 1993 Soccer Results - CNSL A48 The Province Report] Montreal Croatia Esther Shiner Stadium North York, Ontario Toronto won the series 6–1 on aggregate. October 7, 1993 Toronto Jets 0–1 [8 October 1993 Roma's Zubic on hot pace St. Catharines Standard C1 Report] St. Catharines Roma Zoran Zubic 18 Esther Shiner Stadium North York, Ontario October 13, 1993 St. Catharines Roma 1–0 [Wallace Jim 14 October 1993 Roma in finals St. Catharines Standard C1 Report] Toronto Jets Mark Konert 94 Club Roma Stadium St. Catharines, Ontario 600 St. Catharines won the series 2–0 on aggregate. Final October 15, 1993 St. Catharines Roma 0–0 [Jeanneret Mark 16 October 1993 Roma's game plan works to perfection St. Catharines Standard C1 Report] Toronto Rockets Club Roma Stadium St. Catharines, Ontario 250 October 17, 1993 Toronto Rockets 0–1 [Wallace Jim 18 October 1993 Roma captures league soccer crown St. Catharines Standard C1 Report] St. Catharines Roma Tom Bernardi 19 Centennial Park Stadium Etobicoke, Ontario St. Catharines won the series 1–0 on aggregate. Cup The cup tournament was a separate contest from the rest of the season, in which all fourteen teams took part. All the matches were separate from the regular season, and the teams were grouped into two separate divisions. Finals September 17, 1993 London City 1–1 [18 September 1993 Sports - CNSL Challenge Cup Results B6 Windsor Star Report] Toronto Croatia Cove Road Stadium London, Ontario September 22, 1993 Toronto Croatia 4–0 [23 September 1993 Sports - CNSL Challenge Cup Results B10 Windsor Star Report] London City Centennial Park Stadium Etobicoke, Ontario Toronto won the series 5–1 on aggregate. Individual awards thumb|upright|Canadian international Tomasz Radzinski played two seasons in the CNSL The 1993 annual CNSL awards were held at Auberge Universel in Sherbrooke, Quebec, with the nominations announced on October 22, 1993.http://www.newspapers.com/image/424246437/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league Sports - Miscellany October 22, 1993 Newspapers.com Montreal Gazette 15 en March 24, 2020 The awards were presented on November 3, 1993, with Montreal Croatia receiving the most accolades.http://www.newspapers.com/image/424506244/?terms=canadian+national+soccer+league Canadian National Soccer League awards November 3, 1993 Newspapers.com Montreal Gazette 48 en March 24, 2020 The Golden Boot was shared between Dwayne Dear and Tomasz Radzinski, with both finishing with 15 goals in their respective divisions.https://newspaperarchive.com/lethbridge-herald-oct-09-1996-p-12/ Canadian midfielder relieved to be back on the soccer pitch October 9, 1996 NewspaperArchive.com Lethbridge Herald 12 en April 8, 2020 Radzinski would ultimately play in noted leagues such as the Belgian First Division and Premier League. Montreal Croatia's Zoran Petkovic was named the MVP, and Krunoslav Piperkovic was given the Most Sportsmanlike Award. After securing the Eastern division title for Croatia, the Coach of the Year award went to Simon Demo, along with the Team of the Year award. The Montreal Ramblers finished second with three awards, with Charlie Mohamed being named the Goalkeeper of the Year, and Paul Daccobert was recognized as the Rookie of the Year and would later play in the USISL Pro League. The Ramblers also received the Most Technical award, while Corfinium St-Leonard received the Most Improved award. The remainder of the awards went to Cosmos de LaSalle as Best Administration, and Manuel Sosa was given the Best Referee award. AwardPlayer (Club) CNSL MVP Zoran Petkovic (Montreal Croatia) CNSL Golden Boot Dwayne Dear (Cosmos de LaSalle) Tomasz Radzinski (Toronto Rockets) CNSL Goalkeeper of the Year Award Charlie Mohamed (Montreal Ramblers) CNSL Rookie of the Year AwardPaul Daccobert (Montreal Ramblers) CNSL Coach of the Year Award Simon Demo (Montreal Croatia) CNSL Most Sportsmanlike Award Krunoslav Piperkovic (Montreal Croatia) CNSL Most Technical Award Montreal Ramblers CNSL Most Improved Award Corfinium St-Leonard CNSL Team of the Year Award Montreal Croatia CNSL Best Administration Award Cosmos de LaSalle CNSL Referee Award Manuel Sousa References External links RSSSF CNSL page thecnsl.com - 1993 season Category:1993–94 in domestic association football leagues Canadian National Soccer League 1993