2000 Canadian Professional Soccer League season

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Canadian Professional Soccer League
Season2000
Champions
London City 1-6 Toronto Olympians (June 2, 2000)
  • York Region Shooters 1-6 Toronto Croatia (August 27, 2000)
    • Highest scoringToronto Olympians 8-0 London City (September 27, 2000)
    ← 1999
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    The 2000 Canadian Professional Soccer League season was the third season under the

    Vincent Ursini was appointed the CPSL Chairman.[3]

    Teams

    Team City Stadium Manager
    Glen Shields Sun Devils
    Vaughan, Ontario
    (Thornhill)    		 Dufferin District Field Dave Benning
    London City
    		 London, Ontario (Westmount)
    Cove Road Stadium
    Jurek Gebczynski
    North York Astros
    Toronto, Ontario
    (North York)    		 Esther Shiner Stadium Rafael Carbajal[4]
    Oshawa Flames
    Oshawa, Ontario
    (Vanier)
    Oshawa Civic Stadium
    		 Stan Bombino[5]
    St. Catharines Wolves
    St. Catharines, Ontario
    (Vansickle)    		 Club Roma Stadium Lucio Ianiero[6]
    Toronto Croatia
    Toronto, Ontario
    (Etobicoke)    		 Centennial Park Stadium Velimir Crljen[7]
    Toronto Olympians
    Toronto, Ontario
    (Scarborough)    		 Birchmount Stadium David Gee
    York Region Shooters Richmond Hill, Ontario Richmond Green Bijan Azizi[8]

    Final standings

    Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
    1
    Toronto Olympians
    		 14 12 1 1 45 9 +36 37 Qualification for Playoffs
    2
    St. Catharines Roma
    		 14 12 1 1 31 19 +12 37
    3 Toronto Croatia 14 9 1 4 36 17 +19 28
    4 Glen Shields Sun Devils 14 5 3 6 26 30 −4 18
    5 York Region Shooters 14 4 2 8 17 30 −13 14
    6 North York Astros 14 3 2 9 17 29 −12 11
    7
    Oshawa Flames
    		 14 2 3 9 22 35 −13 9
    8
    London City
    		 14 2 1 11 12 45 −33 7
    Updated to match(es) played on September 28, 2000. Source: http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/00cp0059.htm
    Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.

    Primus Canada
    CPSL Championship playoffs

    The top four teams qualified for a one-game semifinal that led to the championship game played on October 1 at

    Cove Road Stadium in London, Ontario
    .

    Semifinals Final
          
    1
    Toronto Olympians
         		1
    4 Glen Shields Sun Devils 0
    1
    Toronto Olympians
    		1
    2 Toronto Croatia 2
    2
    St. Catharines Roma
    		1
    3 Toronto Croatia 3

    Wildcard

    London City v Glen Shields Sun Devils
    September 29, 2000
    a.e.t.)
    (3–4 p)
    		 Glen Shields Sun Devils London, Ontario
    8:30 ET Michael Kubicki 58' (Report) Mike Glasgow 15' Stadium:
    Cove Road Stadium
    Attendance: 400
    Penalties
    • Chris Picanco soccer ball with check mark
    • Luan Jonuzi soccer ball with check mark
    • Gebczynski
      soccer ball with red X
    • Michael Kubicki soccer ball with check mark
    • Jeff Brown soccer ball with red X
    • Courtney Denis soccer ball with check mark
    • Craig Williams soccer ball with check mark
    • Sullivan soccer ball with check mark
    • Chris Steffanazzi soccer ball with check mark

    Semifinals

    September 30, 2000
    St. Catharines Roma
    		London, Ontario
    5:00 ET
    • Tomislav Granic 13'
    • Leo Marasovic 47'
    • Denny Draganic 81'
    		 (Report) Gary McGutchan 61' Stadium:
    Cove Road Stadium

    Attendance: 100
    Toronto Olympians v Glen Shields Sun Devils
    September 30, 2000
    Toronto Olympians
    		1–0 Glen Shields Sun Devils London, Ontario
    7:00 ET Titus 31' (Report) Stadium:
    Cove Road Stadium

    Attendance: 100

    Primus CPSL Championship

    Toronto Olympians
    		1–2Toronto Croatia
    Kouzmanis 92' Report
    • Josip Draganic 68'
    • Denny Draganic 80'
    Cove Road Stadium, London, Ontario
    Attendance: 250
    Referee: Manuel Orellano (Ontario
    )

    Assistant referees:
    Steve Cahoon
    Justin Pasev
    Fourth official:
    Ogi Panich

    2000 scoring leaders

    Full article: CSL Golden Boot[10]
    Position Player's name Nationality Club Goals
    1 Gus Kouzmanis Canadian
    Toronto Olympians
    		 31
    2 Leo Marasovic Canadian Toronto Croatia 13
    3 Eddy Berdusco Canadian
    Toronto Olympians
    		 12
    4 Gary McGuchan Canadian
    St. Catharines Wolves
    		 11
    5 Carlo Arghittu Canadian
    St. Catharines Wolves
    		 10
    6 Jimmy Kuzmanovski Canadian
    Oshawa Flames
    		 9
    7 Paul Moore Canadian Toronto Croatia 9
    8
    Elvis Thomas
    		 Canadian
    Toronto Olympians
    		 9
    9 Frank Zumpano Canadian
    St. Catharines Wolves
    		 8
    10 John Matas Canadian
    Toronto Olympians
    		 8

    CPSL Executive Committee

    The 2000 CPSL Executive Committee.[3]

    Position Name Nationality
    Chairman:
    Vincent Ursini
    		 Canada Canadian
    Director of Operations: Chris Bellamy[11] Canada Canadian
    Director of Discipline: Clifford Dell[12] Canada Canadian
    Director of Officials: Tony Camacho Portugal Portuguese

    Individual awards

    The annual CPSL awards ceremony was held on October 1, 2000 after the CPSL Championship final at the

    German Canadian Club in London, Ontario.[13] Where for the second straight season the Toronto Olympians went home with the most awards with 3 wins.[1] Kouzmanis became the first player to win the Golden Boot more than once and continues to hold that distinction.[14]
    Olympian veteran Bayete Smith was named the Defender of the Year for his contribution for helping the club achieve the best defensive record. Their final award was their second straight Fair Play award for being the most disciplined team throughout the season.

    The league chose former

    USL A-League veteran Willy Giummarra of the York Region Shooters as its MVP. The Goalkeeper of the Year was given to Piotr Libicz, a former NPSL and CNSL veteran.[15] After managing the St. Catharines Roma Wolves to second place finish behind Toronto with only a lower goal differential Lucio Ianiero was chosen as the Coach of the Year.[16]
    Jimmy Kuzmanovski of the Oshawa Flames broke London City's four year hold on the Rookie of the Year award. For his efforts Steve Cahoon went home with the Referee of the Year award.

    Award Player (Club)
    CPSL Most Valuable Player Willy Giummarra (York Region Shooters)
    CPSL Golden Boot Gus Kouzmanis (Toronto Olympians)
    CPSL Goalkeeper of the Year Award Piotr Libicz (North York Astros)
    CPSL Defender of the Year Award Bayete Smith (Toronto Olympians)
    CPSL Rookie of the Year Award Jimmy Kuzmanovski (Oshawa Flames)
    CPSL Coach of the Year Award Lucio Ianiero (St. Catharines Roma Wolves)
    CPSL Referee of the Year Award Steve Cahoon
    CPSL Fair Play Award Toronto Olympians

    References

    1. ^ a b RUMLESKI, Kathy. "LFP Sports: Croatia bags Primus Cup by upsetting Olympians". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
    2. ^ "Canadian Professional Soccer League". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
    3. ^ a b Ursini, Vincent (2001-05-30). "2000 - Nov. 8 - Chairman's Report 2000". Archived from the original on 2001-05-30. Retrieved 2016-12-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
    4. ^ "North York Astros Soccer Club Powered by Goalline Sports Administration Software". 2009-06-01. Archived from the original on 2009-06-01. Retrieved 2017-08-02.
    5. ^ "Welcome to the Official Oshawa Flames Professional Soccer Club Homepage". 2000-08-30. Archived from the original on 2000-08-30. Retrieved 2017-08-02.
    6. ^ Potrecz, Bill (26 May 2000). "Roma Wolves ready to rebound from disappointing campaign: Strong pre- season stirs conviction last year was an aberration". St. Catharines Standard. pp. C3.
    7. ^ "Canadian Professional Soccer League". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2017-08-02.
    8. ^ "Canadian Professional Soccer League". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2017-08-02.
    9. ^ "Successful Diaspora Returnee Stories: Domagoj Šain, Data Domain, Korcula". www.total-croatia-news.com. Retrieved 2020-01-19.
    10. ^ "Top Goal Scorers 2000". 2002-03-28. Archived from the original on March 28, 2002. Retrieved 2016-03-21.
    11. ^ "Canada Soccer". canadasoccer.com. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
    12. ^ "2001 - April 17 - Message from DOO; Volunteers; Dell". April 17, 2001. Archived from the original on November 8, 2001. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
    13. ^ "CPSL announces finalists for this years awards". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
    14. ^ "2000 - Awards Winners". 2002-03-28. Archived from the original on 2002-03-28. Retrieved 2017-06-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
    15. ^ "Banquet 2000". 2001-04-21. Archived from the original on 2001-04-21. Retrieved 2017-06-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
    16. ^ "Wolves' Ianiero named CPSL coach of the year". St. Catharines Standard. 3 October 2000. pp. C1.

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