Burlington SC (League1 Ontario) explained

Clubname:Burlington SC
Fullname:Burlington Soccer Club
Nickname:Bayhawks
Stadium:Haber Centre
Capacity:1000
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Manager:Darren Tilley (men)
Neil Wilson (women)
League:League1 Ontario
Season:2023
Position:League1 Ontario, 5th (men); Playoffs, QF
League1 Ontario, 18th (women)
Current:2024 League1 Ontario season
Website:https://burlingtonsoccer.com/

Burlington Soccer Club is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in Burlington, Ontario that plays in League1 Ontario.

History

The club was founded in 1962 under the name Burlington Police Minor Soccer.[1] In 1975, the club incorporated and changed their name to Burlington Youth Soccer Club; soon after in 1979, they won their first Ontario Cup. The club has created an Embracing Ability program designed to make soccer accessible for all including players with intellectual and physical disabilities.[2] After greatly expanding their adult program, they again renamed the club in 2019 to Burlington Soccer Club. The club's competitive teams are known as the Burlington Bayhawks, with their team mascot being named Burli the Bayhawk.[3]

The club joined League1 Ontario for the 2022 after acquiring the license previously held by 1812 FC Barrie.[4] They will be entering teams in both the male and female divisions, along with a men's reserve team in 2022, and adding a women's reserve team in 2023.[5]

In June 2024, the club formed a development partnership with Canadian Premier League club Forge FC.[6]

Squad

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Seasons

Men

SeasonLeagueTeamsRankPlayoffsRef
2022League1 Ontario224–7–1017thDid not qualify
20232212–3–55thQuarter-finals

Women

SeasonLeagueTeamsRankPlayoffsLeague CupRef
2022League1 Ontario201–0–1820thDid not qualify
2023193–2–1318thDid not qualify
2024League1 Ontario Championship104–7–77thRound of 32

Notable players

The following players have either played at the professional or international level, either before or after playing for the League1 Ontario team:

Women

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History. Burlington SC.
  2. Web site: A Bluffer’s Guide to Burlington. July 21, 2022. League1 Ontario.
  3. Web site: Competitive. Burlington SC.
  4. Web site: League1 Ontario Welcomes Burlington SC for the 2022 Season. February 28, 2022. League1 Ontario.
  5. Web site: Burlington Soccer Club Replaces 1812 FC In League1 Ontario. February 28, 2022. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  6. Web site: Forge FC Announces New Partnership with Burlington Soccer Club. June 25, 2024. Forge FC. June 25, 2024.
  7. Web site: Burlington SC . League 1 Ontario.