Laval Comets
Encyclopedia
The Laval Comets is a Canadian women’s soccer team established in 2006 in the city of Laval
, Quebec
, a northern suburb of Montreal
. The team is a member of the W-League
, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference against teams from Hamilton
, London, Ottawa
, Quebec City, Rochester
and Toronto
.
The team plays its home games at the Centre Sportif Bois-de-Boulogne
. The club's colors are light blue and dark blue.
), following the demise of Montreal Xtreme
(2004) and Dynamites de Laval
(1997-2001). Pierre Marchand joins to 3 partners ( Montreal Impact
, Centre Sportif Bois-de-Boulogne
, and the Fédération de soccer du Québec ) who will allow to assure the team for period minimum of three years . The club set up as a non-profit organization owned by the 3 partners: This to assure the survival of the team for some years . In October 2005, the contacts are established with the W-League
and a new franchising is granted to the group for the city of Laval
. In November, 2005, a competition is thrown to find a name to the new team. Already a craze for the new team is tangible because hundred of names are subjected. And so the management of the club opts for the name Comètes de Laval . In January 2006, the club confirms the first major sponsor joins the team (Grolsch beer). The presentation of team's colors shirts and the first players under contract takes place on March 8th, 2006 .
Women’s Under-20 Championship ) . The season is short since most players play in Canadian and American universities, therefore it is designed to accommodate their schedules and ends the first week of August.
, 2006-2007 Amy Walsh
, 2006-2007-2008-2009 Cindy Walsh, 2006-2007-2008-2009-2010 Anne-Marie Lapalme, 2006-2007-2008-2010 Sandra Couture
, 2007-2008 Arianne Mano, 2008 Christina Julien, 2009
Several former players of Comets play for the Amiral SC . In matches between the two teams, it is not uncommon for supporters to travel Montreal-Quebec city or Quebec city-Montreal to go to encourage her teams.
The all-time single game high is the 952 fans in attendance against Ottawa Fury Women
(friday evening July 4 2008) .
Laval, Quebec
Laval is a Canadian city and a region in southwestern Quebec. It is the largest suburb of Montreal, the third largest municipality in the province of Quebec, and the 14th largest city in Canada with a population of 368,709 in 2006...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, a northern suburb of Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
. The team is a member of the W-League
W-League
The USL W-League is a national women's soccer league in the United States on the 2nd level of women's soccer in the United States soccer pyramid, alongside the Women's Premier Soccer League and below Women's Professional Soccer....
, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference against teams from Hamilton
Hamilton Avalanche
Hamilton FC Rage is a Canadian women’s soccer team, founded in 2006. The team is a member of the W-League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
, London, Ottawa
Ottawa Fury Women
Ottawa Fury Women is a Canadian women’s soccer team, founded in 2003. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues W-League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
, Quebec City, Rochester
Rochester Ravens
The Rochester Ravens are an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2009 . The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues W-League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
and Toronto
Toronto Lady Lynx
Toronto Lady Lynx is a Canadian women’s soccer team, founded in 2005. The team is a member of the W-League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
.
The team plays its home games at the Centre Sportif Bois-de-Boulogne
Centre Sportif Bois-de-Boulogne
The Centre sportif Bois-de-Boulogne is a soccer center situated in the city of Laval, a suburb of Montreal, in the province of Quebec in Canada.-Outdoor soccer fields:...
. The club's colors are light blue and dark blue.
History
The Laval Comets is founded in 2005 by Pierre Marchand ( a businessman of LavalLaval, Quebec
Laval is a Canadian city and a region in southwestern Quebec. It is the largest suburb of Montreal, the third largest municipality in the province of Quebec, and the 14th largest city in Canada with a population of 368,709 in 2006...
), following the demise of Montreal Xtreme
Montreal Xtreme
The Montreal Xtreme were a women's soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They played only the 2004 season in the W-League. The team played its home games in Soccerplexe Catalogna in Lachine, Quebec. The team's colors are blue and white...
(2004) and Dynamites de Laval
Laval Dynamites
Laval Dynamites were a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1997. The men team was a member of the Canadian Professional Soccer League/Canadian Soccer League, the highest professional soccer league in Canada, and played in the National Division. The team played as the Montreal Dynamites in 2001 and...
(1997-2001). Pierre Marchand joins to 3 partners ( Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
, Centre Sportif Bois-de-Boulogne
Centre Sportif Bois-de-Boulogne
The Centre sportif Bois-de-Boulogne is a soccer center situated in the city of Laval, a suburb of Montreal, in the province of Quebec in Canada.-Outdoor soccer fields:...
, and the Fédération de soccer du Québec ) who will allow to assure the team for period minimum of three years . The club set up as a non-profit organization owned by the 3 partners: This to assure the survival of the team for some years . In October 2005, the contacts are established with the W-League
W-League
The USL W-League is a national women's soccer league in the United States on the 2nd level of women's soccer in the United States soccer pyramid, alongside the Women's Premier Soccer League and below Women's Professional Soccer....
and a new franchising is granted to the group for the city of Laval
Laval, Quebec
Laval is a Canadian city and a region in southwestern Quebec. It is the largest suburb of Montreal, the third largest municipality in the province of Quebec, and the 14th largest city in Canada with a population of 368,709 in 2006...
. In November, 2005, a competition is thrown to find a name to the new team. Already a craze for the new team is tangible because hundred of names are subjected. And so the management of the club opts for the name Comètes de Laval . In January 2006, the club confirms the first major sponsor joins the team (Grolsch beer). The presentation of team's colors shirts and the first players under contract takes place on March 8th, 2006 .
Year-by-year
- See also: 2006 season
- See also: 2007 season
- See also: 2008 season
- See also: 2009 season
- See also: 2010 season
- See also: 2011 season2011 W-League seasonThe 2011 W-League season was the 17th season of the league's existence, and 8th season of second division women's soccer in the United States. The regular season began on May 25 and ended on July 10.- Name Changes :...
| Year | League | Division | Regular Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | USL W-League | Northern Division | 3rd | no participation to playoff |
| 2007 | USL W-League | Northern Division | 3rd | elimined in first round |
| 2008 | USL W-League | Northern Division | 3rd | lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 2009 | USL W-League | Great Lakes Division | 5rd | no participation to playoff |
| 2010 | USL W-League | Great Lakes Division | 3rd | elimined in first round |
| 2011 | USL W-League | Great Lakes Division | 2rd | lost in Conference Semifinals |
Players
The Laval Comets have a wide range of talent, some from university, high school and others that currently play or have played for the Canadian National Team ( 7 Laval Comets players in the 2010 CONCACAFCONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
Women’s Under-20 Championship ) . The season is short since most players play in Canadian and American universities, therefore it is designed to accommodate their schedules and ends the first week of August.
Squad 2011
Notable former player
Isabelle MorneauIsabelle Morneau
Isabelle Morneau is a defender on the Canada women's national soccer team.Morneau has been a member of Team Canada since 1995 and has played for her country in over 75 international matches which includes three Women's World Cups...
, 2006-2007 Amy Walsh
Amy Walsh
Amy Heather Walsh has been a midfielder for the Canada women's national soccer team since 1998. She has to play more than 102 matchs for the national team of Canada. She attended the University of Nebraska, where she was twice named in the first team and once in the first-team...
, 2006-2007-2008-2009 Cindy Walsh, 2006-2007-2008-2009-2010 Anne-Marie Lapalme, 2006-2007-2008-2010 Sandra Couture
Sandra Couture
Sandra Couture is a Canadian women's football player who currently plays for French club Juvisy of the Division 1 Féminine. She plays as a striker and joined her current club ahead of the 2009–10 season after a successful career at the Université de Montréal with the Montreal Carabins...
, 2007-2008 Arianne Mano, 2008 Christina Julien, 2009
Coaching Staff 2011
- Head Coach: Lyonel Joseph
- Assistant Coach: Cindy Walsh
- Assistant Coach: Chantal Daigle
Rivalries
Laval Comets have a big rivalry with Quebec City Amiral SC .Several former players of Comets play for the Amiral SC . In matches between the two teams, it is not uncommon for supporters to travel Montreal-Quebec city or Quebec city-Montreal to go to encourage her teams.
Supporters
At the gate, the Comets had always been solid with average crowds of 500 fans . After disappointing season in 2009 (where the average gate was between 800 and 900 people), the attendance to the matches falls to 266 persons by match in 2010 .The all-time single game high is the 952 fans in attendance against Ottawa Fury Women
Ottawa Fury Women
Ottawa Fury Women is a Canadian women’s soccer team, founded in 2003. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues W-League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
(friday evening July 4 2008) .