1982 National Soccer League (Canada) season

National Soccer League 1982 Toronto Italia (regular season) Hamilton Steelers (playoffs, 2nd title) Toronto Italia League cup Carlos Salguero (16)Woolsey Garth September 22, 1982 We're No.1 in local soccer Italia boss says D12 Toronto Star 1981 1983 The 1982 National Soccer League season was the fifty-ninth season under the National Soccer League (NSL) name. The season began in May 1982 and concluded in late October 1982 with the NSL Championship final, where Hamilton Steelers successfully defended their title against Toronto Italia in a two-legged series final.Jose Colin On-Side - 125 Years of Soccer in Ontario Ontario Soccer Association and Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum 2001 Vaughan, Ontario 117McGee William October 25, 1982 New-look Steelers take soccer crown S8 The Globe and Mail Toronto Italia would still achieve a double by producing an undefeated streak to claim the regular-season title and the NSL Cup by defeating St. Catharines Roma.1982 NSL Season https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/NSL_1921_1992.pdf canadiansoccerleague.caSeptember 20, 1982 Soccer crown in grasp, Italia gets set to party D9 Toronto Star The season also marked the final time when the NSL would operate a franchise in the United States. Overview As reports of a potential Canadian national soccer league were becoming more imminent as an alternative to the American-based North American Soccer League (NASL), two rival parties, the Canadian Major Soccer League (CMSL) and the Canadian Professional Soccer League (CPSL), were attempting to receive sanctioning from the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) and were competing for national sponsorship.Panzeri Allen December 31, 1982 Television plans for soccer league http://www.newspapers.com/image/472590126/?terms=canadian%20professional%20soccer%20league&match=1 2020-12-28 Newspapers.com Edmonton Journal 43 enLawton James November 19, 1982 Pro soccer: Made in Canada http://www.newspapers.com/image/493889104/?terms=canadian%20professional%20soccer%20league&match=1 2020-12-28 Newspapers.com Vancouver Sun 29 enWilson Jack November 23, 1982 CSA sanction still major hurdle for new league to overcome 18 Red Deer Advocate The CMSL attempted to recruit the Ontario-based National Soccer League (NSL) to the discussions to deploy the NSL as the league's eastern affiliate.Knack Marty June 25, 1982 Sprouting a national soccer league http://www.newspapers.com/image/471941270/?terms=national%20soccer%20league&match=1 2020-12-28 Newspapers.com Edmonton Journal 76 en In December, the CPSL was officially announced and set to debut for the following season with two NSL clubs, Hamilton Steelers and Toronto Croatia, under the name Mississauga Croatia, being granted franchises.Panzeri Allen December 8, 1982 Pro soccer back for another crack http://www.newspapers.com/image/472646843/?terms=national%20soccer%20league&match=1 2020-12-28 Newspapers.com Edmonton Journal 72 enDecember 8, 1982 Soccer league names its first five franchises F10 Toronto StarHuntley E.J. 73 Days - The Story of the Canadian Professional Soccer League 1983 The CMSL, on the other hand, received provisional sanctioning from the CSA in January 1983.Wilson Jack January 13, 1983 Doubt cast over pro soccer scene http://www.newspapers.com/image/558367568/?terms=canadian%20major%20soccer%20league&match=1 2020-12-28 Newspapers.com Red Deer Advocate 15 en After failing to secure any national sponsorship, the CMSL failed to make its debut.Wilson Jack March 26, 1983 Mothballs instead of soccer balls http://www.newspapers.com/image/558380020/?terms=canadian%20major%20soccer%20league&match=1 2020-12-28 Newspapers.com Red Deer Advocate 12 en The number of teams within the NSL remained the same as the previous season, except for the departure of Toronto Ukrainia.Litterer David A. June 7, 2013 Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation - Canadian National Soccer League https://www.rsssf.org/usadave/cnsl.html 2020-12-29 RSSSF The number of teams remained as ten teams, as a new entry that represented the Latin American community in the Greater Toronto Area, known as Dinamo Latino, was granted an NSL franchise.January 20, 1982 Dinamo Latino Quiere Ser un Club Completo 10 El PopularMarch 31, 1982 Futbol Hispano es Bienvenido en la NSL: Joe Piccinnini 10 El Popular Near the conclusion of the season, the league lost its presence in the United States when Detroit Besa withdrew from the competition.August 18, 1982 Tabla de Posiciones National Soccer League 12 El Popular2019-05-21 1982 Season https://thecnsl.com/1982-2/ 2020-12-28 The Canadian National Soccer League en A notable friendly tournament sponsored by the Labatt Brewing Company featured European teams such as Celtic F.C. and Dinamo Zagreb against Toronto Italia and Toronto Panhellenic.Krivel Peter July 13, 1982 Glasgow Celtic highlights entries in soccer tourney E5 Toronto StarCampbell Neil A. July 14, 1982 Soccer tourney comes at right time S2 The Globe and Mail Toronto Italia managed to upset Celtic with a defeat, but ultimately was defeated by Zagreb in the finals.Koep Bob July 17, 1982 Italia pulls off big upset by putting boot to Celtic D1 Toronto StarKoep Bob July 19, 1982 Italia no pushover for Dinamo B1 Toronto StarCampbell Neil A. July 19, 1982 Good effort not enough for Italia S2 The Globe and Mail Former league president Joe Piccininni returned to his former post, and attempts at a television deal with MTV were announced in hopes of broadcasting league matches. Teams TeamCityStadiumManagerBradford Marshlanders Bradford, Ontario Detroit Besanote Detroit withdrew from league midway through the season Detroit, MichiganKeyworth StadiumDinamo LatinoToronto, OntarioLamport StadiumPedro KozakHamilton SteelersHamilton, OntarioBrian Timmis StadiumKevin GrantLondon CityLondon, OntarioCove Road StadiumSt. Catharines RomaSt. Catharines, OntarioClub Roma StadiumToronto CroatiaEtobicoke, OntarioCentennial Park StadiumToronto Falcons Toronto, OntarioLamport Stadium Toronto First PortugueseToronto, OntarioLamport StadiumToronto ItaliaEtobicoke, OntarioCentennial Park StadiumCarlo Del MonteToronto PanhellenicToronto, OntarioLamport Stadium note Coaching changes TeamOutgoing coachManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in tableIncoming coachDate of appointment Dinamo LatinoArtigas CruzApril 21, 1982 Espero Triunfar en el Dinamo y la NSL 12 El Popularresigned July 21, 1982ARG Pedro KozakJuly 21, 1982 Rehabilitador Triunfo del Dinamo Latino Sobre London City 2-1 11 El PopularJuly 21, 1982 Canada Southern Ontario 400 center Location of NSL teams outside of Toronto for the 1982 NSL season.10px Canada Southern Ontario 44.133333 -79.633333 Bradford left Blue pog.svg Canada Southern Ontario 42.392222 -83.048889 Detroit left 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 43.64 -79.42 TORONTO right Red pog.svg Canada Toronto 400 center Location of NSL teams in Toronto for the 1982 NSL season.10px Canada Toronto 43.638889 -79.423056 Dinamo top 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 First Portuguese bottom Blue pog.svg Canada Toronto 43.653611 -79.584444 Toronto Italia bottom Blue pog.svg Final standings main WDL Q 2 ITA Toronto Italia HAM Hamilton Steelers STC St. Catharines Roma PAN Toronto Panhellenic LON London City POR Toronto First Portuguese BAD Bradford Marshlanders DIN Dinamo Latino FAL Toronto Falcons CRO Toronto Croatia 14 4 0 43 10 C 9 5 4 31 21 O 9 1 8 33 33 8 3 7 20 22 7 4 7 33 29 6 5 7 28 27 5 6 7 24 29 4 6 8 20 23 4 4 10 19 39 3 4 11 15 29 #ACE1AF Qualification for Playoffs Q Q Q Q Q Q 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. September 30, 1982 Playoffs Finals October 20, 1982 Hamilton Steelers 2–1 [ Report] Toronto Italia Ivor Wynne Stadium Hamilton, Ontario October 24, 1982 Toronto Italia 1–1 [ Report] Hamilton Steelers Moniz 22 Emil Rehak 58 Centennial Park Stadium Etobicoke, Ontario References External links RSSSF CNSL page thecnsl.com - 1982 season Category:1982–83 in domestic association football leagues National Soccer League 1982