WSA Winnipeg
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| Full name | World Soccer Academy Winnipeg |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Stadium |
John Scouras Field Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Stadium capacity | 2,000 |
| Owners | Eduardo Badescu, Constantin Ignat, William Rosales |
| Head Coach | Eduardo Badescu |
| League | Premier Development League |
| 2016 |
6th, Heartland Division Playoffs: DNQ |
| Website | Club home page |
WSA Winnipeg is a Canadian soccer team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference.
The team plays its home games at the Winnipeg Soccer Complex on the FIFA-approved synthetic grass of the complex's John Scouras Field. The team's colours are black, red and white.
History
WSA Winnipeg was announced as a USL Premier Development League expansion franchise on December 13, 2010.[1] The team is part of the larger World Soccer Academy and is supported by Mondetta, a well-recognized brand in Canadian professional sports, as one of its primary sponsors.[2]
The team played its first game on May 28, 2011, a 1–0 loss to Thunder Bay Chill,[3] but achieved their first victory the following day, 3–0 in the return game against Thunder Bay. The first goal in franchise history was scored by Kenny Sacramento.[4]
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Heartland | Did not qualify | 253 |
| 2012 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Heartland | Did not qualify | 469 |
| 2013 | 4 | USL PDL | 7th, Heartland | Did not qualify | 247 |
| 2014 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Heartland | Did not qualify | 179 |
| 2015 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Heartland | Did not qualify | |
| 2016 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Heartland | Did not qualify |
Head coaches
- Eduardo Badescu[6] (2011–present)
Stadiums
- John Scouras Field at the Winnipeg Soccer Complex; Winnipeg, Manitoba (2011–present)
- Indoor Field at the Winnipeg Soccer Complex; Winnipeg, Manitoba two games (2011)
Manitoba Major Soccer League
The World Soccer Academy also has a men's team in the Premier League One of the Manitoba Major Soccer League. The team operates a reserve team to the PDL team, giving young players an opportunity to gain playing experience and develop their skills.
References
- ↑ "WSA Winnipeg Joins PDL". Pdl.uslsoccer.com. December 13, 2010. Archived from the original on December 16, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ↑ Massey, Benjamin (March 15, 2012). "Have you seen second-year USL PDL team WSA Winnipeg's new jerseys for 2012? No, really, have you...". Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ↑ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Pdl.uslsoccer.com. May 28, 2011. Archived from the original on August 17, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ↑ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslsoccer.com. May 29, 2011. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20100105175057/http://www.uslsoccer.com/history/index_E.html. Archived from the original on January 5, 2010. Retrieved December 14, 2009. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ "WSA Winnipeg Soccer Coach Named". Uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
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