Toronto Azzurri Blizzard
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| Full name | Toronto Azzurri Blizzard |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 |
| Stadium | Azzurri Village |
| Head Coach | Joe Parolini |
| League | League1 Ontario |
| 2018 | League1 Ontario, 13th |
| Website | http://www.torontoblizzard.com |
Toronto Azzurri Blizzard was a Canadian women's semi-professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario that competed in the women's division League1 Ontario. The club was formed as a partnership between two local area clubs - Toronto Blizzard SC and Toronto Azzurri SC.
History
[edit]The club was founded in 2017 as a joint partnership between Toronto clubs Toronto Blizzard SC and Toronto Azzurri SC.[1] The Toronto Blizzard SC was a re-formed club from the original club of the same name that played professionally in the NASL.[2] They played their home matches at Azzurri Village in North York.[3]
The club joined the women's division of League1 Ontario for the 2017 season.[4][5][6] They played their first match against Sanjaxx Lions, losing 1–0.[7] After a 2018 season in which they lost every game of the season,[8] they left the league following the 2018 season.[9]
Seasons
[edit]Women
| Season | League | Teams | Record | Rank | Playoffs | League Cup | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | League1 Ontario | 11 | 6–4–10 | 9th | – | Round of 16 | [10] |
| 2018 | 13 | 0–0–12 | 13th | Did not qualify | Quarter-finals | [11] |
Notable former players
[edit]The following players have either played at the professional or international level, either before or after playing for the League1 Ontario team:
References
[edit]- ^ "About". Toronto Blizzard. Archived from the original on December 28, 2016.
- ^ "Match Preview: Toronto Azzurri Blizzard v Sanjaxx Lions". League1 Ontario. May 6, 2017.
- ^ "Toronto Azzurri Blizzard Women". Canadian Soccer History Archives.
- ^ Nielsen, Aaron (May 10, 2017). "State of the game in Canada: 2017 League1 Ontario". Red Nation Online.
- ^ "League1 Ontario Announces Expansion Teams for 2017". Total 90. December 19, 2016.
- ^ "Toronto Blizzard 2019 Media Guide" (PDF). Toronto Blizzard.
- ^ "Match Recap: Toronto Azzurri Blizzard 0 - 1 Sanjaxx Lions". League1 Ontario. May 9, 2017.
- ^ Halis, Irene (August 20, 2018). "Cutaia Scores Four As Hamilton Thump Blizzard 8-2 In Final Match Of Season". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Three New Teams Join League1 Ontario Women's Division for 2019 Season". League1 Ontario. January 31, 2019.
- ^ "2017 Women's Standings". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "2018 Women's Standings". League1 Ontario.