Canadian Soccer League
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Canadian Soccer League was a professional soccer league in Canada from 1987 to 1992. It had some success early, but eventually folded. It had teams at times in all parts of the country.
Three of its teams, Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, went on to join the APSL in 1993.
CSL Teams
- Calgary Kickers/Strikers (1987-1989)
- Edmonton Brickmen (1987-1990) (formerly of the Western Soccer Alliance)
- Hamilton Steelers (1987-1991)
- Kitchener Spirit/Kickers (1990-1991)
- London Lasers (1990 & 1992)
- Montreal Supra (1988-1992)
- North York Rockets (1987-1992)
- Nova Scotia Clippers (1991)
- Ottawa Pioneers/Intrepid (1987-1990)
- Toronto Blizzard (1987-1992)
- Winnipeg Fury (1987-1992)
- Vancouver 86ers (1987-1992)
- Victoria Vistas (1989-1990)
Championships
SEASON CHAMPION SCORE RUNNER-UP 1987 Calgary Kickers 2 to 1 Hamilton Steelers 1988 Vancouver 86ers 4 to 1 Hamilton Steelers 1989 Vancouver 86ers 3 to 2 Hamilton Steelers 1990 Vancouver 86ers 6 to 1 Hamilton Steelers 1991 Vancouver 86ers 5 to 3 Toronto Blizzard 1992 Winnipeg Fury 3 to 1 Vancouver 86ers
Note: 1992 was two-game series. All others were a single game.