Windsor Stars
Encyclopedia
Windsor Stars are a professional Canadian soccer team based in Windsor, Ontario
. The club plays in the Canadian Soccer League (CSL)
, the third tier of soccer in the Canadian soccer pyramid
and the largest domestic pro league in Canada
. The team play their home games at Windsor Stadium
in the city of Windsor, Ontario
.
in 2004 but would later fold in 2008. In early 2011, the league announced that former Border Star defender, Filip Rocca, was awarded a franchise and would resurrect the club in Windsor
. The Border Stars were re-branded as Windsor Stars Pro Soccer and returned to the CSL for the 2011 season.
Rocca pledged to build strong connections with the local soccer community and district association, Essex County Soccer Association, in order to avoid the failure that saw the Border Stars fold. The club owes its history and its name to the Windsor Stars of the 1970s and the Windsor Wheels of the 1980s from the Canadian National Soccer League
, the predecessor of the CSL.
The team has two head coaches, Steve Vagnini and Jeff Hodgson, who were announced as head coaches in February 2011. The team's colors are sky blue and white.
Windsor, Ontario
Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada and is located in Southwestern Ontario at the western end of the heavily populated Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. It is within Essex County, Ontario, although administratively separated from the county government. Separated by the Detroit River, Windsor...
. The club plays in the Canadian Soccer League (CSL)
Canadian Soccer League
The Canadian Soccer League is the top soccer league in Canada and is controlled by the Canadian Soccer Association. It was formerly known as the Canadian Professional Soccer League , and was officially re-branded on May 17, 2006...
, the third tier of soccer in the Canadian soccer pyramid
Canadian soccer pyramid
The Canadian soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in Canada. The governing body of soccer in the country is the Canadian Soccer Association , which oversees the system and domestic cups but does not operate any of its component leagues...
and the largest domestic pro league in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The team play their home games at Windsor Stadium
Windsor Stadium
Windsor Stadium is a 3,000-capacity stadium located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the stadium is mainly used for soccer and Canadian football, but has hosted rugby and other sports. It is home to the Canadian Soccer League team the Windsor Stars. Windsor Stadium is located within Jackson Park.The...
in the city of Windsor, Ontario
Windsor, Ontario
Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada and is located in Southwestern Ontario at the western end of the heavily populated Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. It is within Essex County, Ontario, although administratively separated from the county government. Separated by the Detroit River, Windsor...
.
History
The club was originally founded as the Windsor Border Stars and joined the Canadian Soccer LeagueCanadian Soccer League
The Canadian Soccer League is the top soccer league in Canada and is controlled by the Canadian Soccer Association. It was formerly known as the Canadian Professional Soccer League , and was officially re-branded on May 17, 2006...
in 2004 but would later fold in 2008. In early 2011, the league announced that former Border Star defender, Filip Rocca, was awarded a franchise and would resurrect the club in Windsor
Windsor, Ontario
Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada and is located in Southwestern Ontario at the western end of the heavily populated Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. It is within Essex County, Ontario, although administratively separated from the county government. Separated by the Detroit River, Windsor...
. The Border Stars were re-branded as Windsor Stars Pro Soccer and returned to the CSL for the 2011 season.
Rocca pledged to build strong connections with the local soccer community and district association, Essex County Soccer Association, in order to avoid the failure that saw the Border Stars fold. The club owes its history and its name to the Windsor Stars of the 1970s and the Windsor Wheels of the 1980s from the Canadian National Soccer League
Canadian National Soccer League
The Canadian National Soccer League, known as the National Soccer League until 1993, was a professional soccer league in Canada that existed from 1926 to 1997...
, the predecessor of the CSL.
The team has two head coaches, Steve Vagnini and Jeff Hodgson, who were announced as head coaches in February 2011. The team's colors are sky blue and white.
2011 Roster
as of 1 July 2011Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 (as Border Stars) | "1" | CPSL | 3rd, Western | Quarter-Finals |
| 2005 (as Border Stars) | "1" | CPSL | 3rd, Western | Semi-Finals |
| 2006 (as Border Stars) | "1" | CSL | 4th, National | Semi-Finals |
| 2007 (as Border Stars) | "1" | CSL | 4th, National | Quarter-Finals |
| 2008 (as Border Stars) | "1" | CSL | 5th, National | Did Not Qualify |
| 2011 2011 Canadian Soccer League season The 2011 Canadian Soccer League season began on May 6th and will run to the end of October. Brantford Galaxy SC are the defending play-off champion and York Region Shooters are the defending league champion.-Changes from 2010:... |
"1" | CSL | 13th | Did Not Qualify |
Titles
as Windsor Border Stars- Open Canada CupOpen Canada CupThe Open Canada Cup was a Canadian soccer competition, similar in concept to tournaments such as the English FA Cup, the Coppa Italia, and the US Open Cup. The competition was held starting with the CSL's first season in 1998 until 2007....
: 2
-
- 2004, 2005
- AISL Championship: 1
- 2005
- 2004, 2005