FC Winnipeg Lions explained

Nickname:Lions, Sons
Stadium:Ralph Cantafio Soccer Complex
Capacity:2,000
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Fullname:Football Club Winnipeg Lions
Shortname:FC Winnipeg Lions
Founded:1995
Chrtitle:President
Chairman:Ted Nocita
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Manager:Tony Nocita
League:Manitoba Major Soccer League
Honours:The Challenge Cup

2002

The FC Winnipeg Lions (formerly known as Sons of Italy Lions Soccer Club), formed in 1995, is a Canadian soccer club that competes in the Manitoba Major Soccer League.

History

Founded in 1995 as Sons of Italy Lions, the club officially changed their name in 2012.The Lions have won numerous league titles, trophies and cup tournaments.[1] Since 2002 they have captured the Manitoba top division title twelve times (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)

The club has represented Manitoba at The Challenge Trophy on a number of occasions, including winning the Gold medal at the 2002 championship by defeating St. Lawrence Laurentians 1–0.[2] The Lions captured the Bronze medal in 1996 and again in 2013. In 2017 the Lions captured the Silver medal in a 1–0 loss against Nova Scotia representatives Western Halifax.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Team History. FC Winnipeg Lions.
  2. Web site: Golden goal leaves Laurentians silver. 15 October 2012. The Telegram.