Toronto Ukrainians (Sports Association Toronto Ukrainians, Ukrainian: СТ (Спортове Товариство) «Україна» (Торонто), romanized: ST (Sportove Tovarystvo) "Ukraina" (Toronto)) is a Canadian soccer team. The club was founded on June 30, 1948 by Ukrainians that had been settled in the Toronto after second world war.
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| Full name | Sports Association Toronto Ukrainians | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Ukrainians, red-black | ||
| Founded | 1948 | ||
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The team's colours are red and black, similar to those of the flag of the UPA and yellow, similar to those of the Ukraine national team.
History
editThe team has had a very storied history, considering it was formed by a small diaspora group in spring 1948. In beginning was calling Skala. The club was founded on 30 June 1948. The team played in the National Soccer League until 1981. During this period the team attracted many soccer stars, such as Ostap Steckiw, Walt Zakaluznyj and Myron Bereza who played for the Canada national team.[1]
Throughout its history Toronto Ukrainians has hosted international friendly matches with a teams such as Heart of Midlothian F.C., Rangers F.C., Tottenham Hotspur F.C., West Bromwich Albion F.C., Admira Wien, Rapid Wien and Wacker Wien.
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | "1" | NSL | 5th | |
| 1951 | "1" | NSL | 3rd | Winner |
| 1952 | "1" | NSL | 4th | |
| 1953 | "1" | NSL | 1st | Winner |
| 1954 | "1" | NSL | 1st | |
| 1955 | "1" | NSL | 1st | |
| 1956 | "1" | NSL | 6th | |
| 1957 | "1" | NSL | 8th | |
| 1958 | "1" | NSL | 5th | |
| 1959 | "1" | NSL | 3rd | |
| 1960 | "1" | NSL | 7th | |
| 1961 | "1" | NSL | 5th | Winner |
| 1962 | "1" | NSL | 2nd | |
| 1963 | "1" | NSL | 3rd | Winner |
| 1964 | "1" | NSL | 1st | Winner |
| 1965 | "1" | NSL | 1st | Runner-Up |
| 1966 | "1" | NSL | 1st | |
| 1967 | "1" | NSL | 11th | |
| 1968 | ? | ? | ? | |
| 1969 | ? | ? | ? | |
| 1970 | "1" | NSL | 11th | |
| 1971 | "1" | NSL | 4th | |
| 1972 | "1" | NSL | 6th | |
| 1973 | "1" | NSL | 11th | |
| 1974 | "1" | NSL | 16th | |
| 1975 | "2" | NSL | 9th | |
| 1976 | "?" | NSL | ? | |
| 1977 | "?" | NSL | ? | |
| 1978 | "2" | NSL | 5th | |
| 1979 | "1" | NSL | 12th | |
| 1980 | "1" | NSL | 9th | |
| 1981 | "1" | NSL | 11th |
Honours
edit- National Soccer League
- NSL Playoff Champions: 5
- 1951, 1953, 1961, 1963, 1964
- NSL Playoff Runner-Up: 1
- 1965
- NSL Champions: 6
- 1953, 1954, 1955, 1964, 1965, 1966
- NSL Runner-Up: 1
- 1962
See also
editReferences
edit- Notes
External links
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