North York Astros
{{Short description|Canadian soccer team}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2014}}
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| fullname = North York Astros Soccer Club
| nickname = The Astros
| founded = {{start date and age|November 23, 1990}} (as North York Atletico Argentina Soccer Club)
| stadium = Esther Shiner Stadium
Toronto, Ontario
| capacity = 3,000
| chrtitle = General Manager
| mgrtitle = Head coach
| league = Canadian Soccer League
| season = 2014
| position = Regular season: 4th
Playoffs: Lost in semi-finals
| website = {{URL|http://www.northyorkastros.ca}}
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The North York Astros were a Canadian soccer team that was founded in 1990. The team initially played in the National Soccer League. The team played their home games at Esther Shiner Stadium in North York, a district of the city of Toronto, Canada. The team's colours were orange and black. The club was originally named North York Atletico Argentina Soccer Club, and witnessed instant success in its initial stages. After a merger with North York Talons, and a relocation to Scarborough the team was eventually renamed the North York Astros. The Astros were a founding member of the Canadian National Soccer League's successor league the Canadian Professional Soccer League in 1998.
North York's time in the CPSL (later renamed Canadian Soccer League) was marked with mixed results for example reaching the CPSL Championship finals then going through periods of consecutively failing to secure a postseason berth. In 2013, the Astros merged with Toronto Vasas organization to form Astros Vasas FC. The merger proved a success as the club rebuild itself and became a playoff contender. In 2014, the Canadian Soccer Association De-sanctioned the CSL, and as a result North York withdrew from the league in 2015.
History
=Early years (1990–97)=
Founded on November 23, 1990, as the North York Atletico Argentina Soccer Club and accepted into membership by the National Soccer League Board to participate in the 1991 NSL season. Lamport Stadium served as the club's first home field. Elio Garro was appointed the club's first head coach. North York tasted success in their debut season as it went on to win the 1991 Peniche Pre-season Tournament over the North York Rockets of the Canadian Soccer League in penalty kicks after a 1–1 tie at Lamport Stadium, the 1991 NSL Ontario Cup over the Toronto Jets (2–0) and the NSL Canadian Cup Championship over the Montreal Dollard (3–2) at Claude Robillard Stadium in Montreal, Quebec.{{Cite web|url=http://www.cpsl.org/northyorkastros.htm |title=CPSL - North York Astros |date=2001-08-01 |access-date=2016-05-07 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010801192830/http://www.cpsl.org/northyorkastros.htm |archive-date=August 1, 2001 }}
In 1992, North York lost the Super Shield Cup Championship match to the Scarborough International Soccer Club by a score of 1–0. This NSL trophy was to determine the overall champion between the NSL League Champions and the NSL Canadian Cup Champions. For the second year in a row, the club reached the NSL Ontario Cup Finals but suffered a 2–1 defeat to Toronto Croatia.
In 1993, the NSL Board accepted North York Rockets and Winnipeg Fury of the defunct CSL, renamed itself The Canadian National Soccer League (CNSL) to denote the National Status awarded by the Canadian Soccer Association. As a result, The CNSL Board, decided to relocate North York to Scarborough as part of its realignment. The North York Atletico Argentina Soccer Club Board decided on the name of the Scarborough Astros Soccer Club to associate itself to the new city and selected Birchmount Stadium as their new home field. Changes also occurred with team management as Jorge Armua was named head coach.
In 1995, the Astros roster consisted of three CNSL all-stars Paulo Silva, Rene Martin, Roosevelt Angulo, Rick Titus, Patrick Tobo and Iraqi international Basil Gorgis.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/soccer27.htm|title=CNSL Rosters and Alumni|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-04}} Throughout the season the club achieved an undefeated run in the Umbro Cup tournament. In the Umbro Cup finals Scarborough faced St. Catharines Wolves, but suffered a loss in a penalty shootout.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/soccer17.htm|title=Cup Playoffs|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-04}} At the CNSL awards banquet Laszlo Martonfi received the Golden Boot award for finishing as the league's top goalscorer with 12 goals.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/soccer43.htm|title=CNSL Awards Night|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-04}}
File:Rafael Carbajal by Djuradj Vujcic.jpg coached the Astros from 1999 to 2000, and 2007–2008 until eventually joining the Canada men's national soccer team coaching staff.]]
=Merger and CPSL founding member (1997-98)=
In 1997, Scarborough Astros merged with North York Talons and combined both of their rosters together.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/cnsl9701.htm|title=type_Document_Title_here|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-07}} One notable addition to the roster was the signing of Diego Maradona's younger brother Lalo Maradona.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/cnsl9705.htm|title=June 22, 1997|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-07}} Unfortunately for the club midway through the season the CNSL board suspended North York, and Hamilton White Eagles for the remainder of the 1997 season. The following year the CNSL merged with the stillborn Ontario Professional Soccer League, and formed the Canadian Professional Soccer League. The newly formed CPSL Board accepted into membership as part of this merger, North York Talons, London City, Toronto Croatia and St. Catharines Roma and recognized them as Founding Members.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/98cpsl01.htm|title=Canada to kick off pro league in May.|last=Da Costa|first=Norman}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/98cpsl06.htm|title=Canada Kicks -- News Story|last=Bailey|first=Dave|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-07}} The CPSL would operate under the auspices and joint support of the OSA. The CPSL Board then accepted four new clubs namely, Glen Shields, York Region Shooters, Mississauga Eagles and Toronto Olympians. North York later agreed as requested by the CPSL Board to relocate to the North York permanently and take on the name of North York Astros Soccer Club and Esther Shiner Stadium as their home field, to allow the Toronto Olympians to move into Scarborough and use Birchmount Stadium as their home field. In their debut season in the CPSL, the Astros qualified for the postseason by clinching the final playoff spot. In the postseason North York faced Toronto Olympians, but were defeated by a score of 5–1.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/98cpsl41.htm|title=North York Astros vs Toronto Olympians|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-07}} At the CPSL awards banquet Rene Martin received the CPSL MVP award.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/98cpsl47.htm |title=Canada Kicks -- News Story: CPSL Awards Night |last=Bailey |first=Dave |website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com |access-date=2016-05-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709112755/http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/98cpsl47.htm |archive-date=July 9, 2015 }}
=Decline & rebuilding period (1999–06)=
In 1999, the Astros hired the services of Rafael Carbajal as head coach. For the two seasons which he coached he assembled a roster of players with European and NPSL experience. The acquisitions were O'Neil Brown, Platon Krivoshchyokov, Piotr Libicz, Ivan Jurisic, Sam Medeiros, Andrei Malychenkov. The signings were of no avail as the Astros failed to clinch a postseason berth in both seasons. One notable achievement went to Libicz as he was awarded the CPSL Goalkeeper of the Year in 2000.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/00cpsl33.htm|title=LFP Sports: Croatia bags Primus Cup by upsetting Olympians|last=Rumleski|first=Kathy|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-07}} In preparations for the 2001 season the Astros brought in Tony LaFerrara to coach the team. LaFerrara brought in former Montreal Impact striker Dejan Gluscevic, Luciano Miranda and appointed veteran Alex Nardi as team captain.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/01cpsl02.htm|title=North York Astros gear up for winning season|last=Ross|first=Matt|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|publisher=North York Mirror|access-date=2016-05-07}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.cpsl.org/releases/2001/2001may25.htm |title=2001 - May 25 - Astros Announce Roster; Supra Wins Opener |date=2002-06-17 |access-date=2016-11-16 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020617153059/http://www.cpsl.org/releases/2001/2001may25.htm |archive-date=June 17, 2002 }} After a mediocre performance LaFerrara was replaced by assistant coach Sam Medeiros. Though North York's performance improved from the previous season it was still not enough to secure a playoff berth.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/01cpsl8w.htm|title=Astros Weather Ups and Downs|last=LASKARIS|first=Sam|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|publisher=North York Mirror|access-date=2016-05-07}} Luciano Miranda received the CPSL Goalkeeper of the Year, and Kurt Ramsey the CPSL Defender of the Year.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/01cpsl8u.htm|title=CPSL Awards 2001|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-07}}
Former Astros striker Dejan Gluscevic along with Pavel Zaslavski were appointed the co-head coaches for the 2002 season.{{Cite web|url=http://rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports02/02cpsl07.htm|title=CPSL May 7th, 2002 Astros preSeason story from the Mirror-Guardian|last=Laskaris|first=Sam|website=rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-08}} Added to the squad were Guillermo Compton Hall, Gabriel Salguero. During the regular season the Astros performed poorly and finished fifth in the Western Conference. They received a playoff wild card match due to hosting the competition. Their opponents in the Wild Card Game were league powerhouse Mississauga Olympians, and out played them by a score of 3–0.{{Cite web|url=http://rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports02/02cpsl1j.htm|title=October 18, 2002 CPSL North York Astros vs Mississauga Olympians (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-08}} Their fairy tale continued in the semi-finals where they faced Western Conference champions Toronto Croatia, and once more beat the odds by winning on goal from Hall to cap off the match with a 1–0 victory.{{Cite web|url=http://rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports02/02cpsl1l.htm|title=October 19, 2002 CPSL North York Astros vs Toronto Croatia (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-08}} In the CPSL Championship finals North York faced Eastern Conference champions Ottawa Wizards, but fell short in capturing the title by losing by a score of 2–0.{{Cite web|url=http://rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports02/02cpsl1m.htm|title=October 20, 2002 CPSL North York Astros vs Ottawa Wizards (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}}{{Cite web|url=http://rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports02/02cpsl2g.htm|title=October 21, 2003 CPSL Final North York Astros vs Ottawa Wizards article from Ottawa Sun|last=Baines|first=Tim|website=rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}}{{Cite web|url=http://rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports02/02cpsl2k.htm|title=October 21, 2003 CPSL Final North Astros vs Ottawa Wizards story by Orville Reynolds|last=Reynolds|first=Orville|website=rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}} At the conclusion of the season Compton Hall received the CPSL Championship MVP, and Bruno Ierullo was awarded the CPSL President's award.{{Cite web|url=http://rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports02/02cpsl1n.htm|title=October 20, 2002 CPSL Awards Dinner (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}}{{Cite web|url=http://rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports02/02cpsl2i.htm|title=October 21, 2003 CPSL Playoffs North York Astros performance from The Mirror|last=Laskaris|first=Sam|website=rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|publisher=North York Mirror|access-date=2016-05-09}}
For the 2003 season Zaslavski received full head coach responsibilities, and signed former Toronto Lynx forward Francisco Dos Santos, Vitaliy Mishchenko, and Boris Krimus.{{Cite web|url=http://rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports03/03cpsl85.htm|title=August 6, 2003 CPSL North York Astros story (from Mirror-Guardian)|last=LASKARIS|first=Sam|website=rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}} The season concluded in another mediocre performance with the club finishing fifth in the Western Conference, and failing to secure a postseason berth. The 2003 season marked a rebuilding period for the club. Notable achievements which occurred during their rebuilding stage were Ierullo receiving his second President's award in 2004.{{Cite web|url=http://rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports04/04cpsl2l.htm|title=October 9, 2004 CPSL Award Winners (from CPSL website)|website=rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}} In 2005, Gluscevic returned to coach the Astros once more, and managed to secure a postseason wild card match. In the match North York faced Toronto Croatia, but were eliminated from the competition by a score of 1–0.{{Cite web|url=http://rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05cpsl2e.htm|title=October 7, 2005 CPSL North York Astros vs Toronto Croatia (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}} At the CPSL awards ceremony Gluscevic received the CPSL Coach of the Year, and North York was awarded the CPSL Fair Play Award.{{Cite web|url=http://rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05cpsl2l.htm|title=October 9th, 2005 CPSL Awards Banquet (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}}
=Carbajal period (2007–08)=
The 2007 season marked the return of Rafael Carbajal as head coach. His signings included former USL veteran David Diplacido, Haidar Al-Shaïbani, Selvin Lammie, and Diego Maradona (son of Lalo Maradona).{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports07/07csl017.htm|title=May 18, 2007 North York Astros new player signings (from CSL media release)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}} Carbajal succeed in improving the team's performance, as the Astros qualified for the postseason for the first time since the 1998 season without the assistance of a bye to the playoffs. Their opponents in the first round of the playoffs were Toronto Croatia, after a 2–0 lead Croatia bounced back with four goals to eliminate North York from the competition.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports07/07csl145.htm|title=October 14, 2007 CSL details of Sunday's games (from CSL media release)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}} Team owner Ierullo was awarded the Harry Paul Gauss award for the third time in his career.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports07/07csl166.htm|title=November 4, 2007 CSL Awards Banquet (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}} In preparation for the 2008 season Carbajal reinforced his roster with the signings of Bahamian international Happy Hall, Go Nagaoka, Franco Lalli, Carlos Zeballos, and Anthony Bahadur. North York produced a fruitful season finishing as runner's up in the National Division, the club's highest finish in the CSL regular season. In the quarterfinals the Astros faced the Serbian White Eagles, but suffered a 2–1 defeat.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports08/08csl080.htm|title=October 11, 2008 CSL Quarterfinal Serbian White Eagles vs North York Astros (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}} CSL Coach of the Year went to Carbajal, and Zeballos received the Defender of the Year.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports08/08csl085.htm|title=October 26, 2008 CSL Finals Pregame Award Ceremony (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}}
=Postseason drought & merger (2009–14)=
After the departure of Carbajal the Astros went through a difficult rebuilding era. North York went through the services of Uğur Çimen, Vladimir Klinovsky, Michael Ridout, and Gerardo Lezcano as head coaches.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports12/12csl006.htm|title=January 7th, 2012--People In The News (from CSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}} For four straight seasons the Astros finished at the bottom of the table. In 2010, the Astros reached an agreement with North York Hearts SC to serve as a feeder club.{{Cite web|url=http://northyorkastros.ca/news_archive.php?news_id=248750 |title=North York Astros Soccer Club Powered by Goalline Sports Administration Software |date=2010-09-10 |access-date=2016-12-31 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100910001147/http://northyorkastros.ca/news_archive.php?news_id=248750 |archive-date=September 10, 2010 }}{{Cite news|url=https://www.insidetoronto.com/sports-story/51244-astros-are-kicking-it-up-to-the-pro-ranks/|title=Astros are kicking it up to the pro ranks|date=2010-05-10|work=InsideToronto.com|access-date=2018-01-14|language=en-CA}} In May 2013 the club merged with Toronto Vasas organization to form Astros Vasas FC.{{Cite news|url=https://www.insidetoronto.com/sports-story/2882788-csl-home-opener-for-merged-astros-may-26/|title=CSL home opener for merged Astros May 26|date=2013-05-22|work=InsideToronto.com|access-date=2018-01-14|language=en-CA}}{{Cite web|url=http://kanadavilaga.com/2013/08/08/kell-egy-csapat-de-hiszen-mar-van-10-eves-a-toronto-vasas/|title=Kell egy csapat? De hiszen már van! 10 éves a Toronto Vasas|last=Világa|first=Kanada|date=2013-08-08|website=Kanada Világa hírportál|access-date=2016-05-28}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports13/13csl009.htm|title=May 2, 2013 CSL--Burlington an Addition While Astros Strengthen for Upcoming Seasons in the Canadian Soccer League (from CSL web site)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-05-09}}László Kiss with experience in European soccer was appointed the new head coach. The Astros received additional reinforcements after acquiring the player rights from the Mississauga Eagles. Kiss assembled a roster of which consisted of Joey Melo, Igor Pisanjuk, and Erik Ľupták.{{Cite web|url=http://kanadavilaga.com/2013/08/17/pisanjuk-bemutatkozott-13-1-re-nyert-torontoi-vasas-csapata/|title=13-1 -re nyert a torontói Vasas csapata – Pisanjuk és Lupták is bemutatkozott|last=László|first=Remzső|date=2013-08-17|website=Kanada Világa hírportál|access-date=2017-04-29}} In the initial stages of the season the team struggled to achieve results, which resulted in the replacement of Kiss with Lezcano as head coach. Lezcano managed to achieve enough results in order to make one last bold attempt at a postseason berth. Unfortunately the Astros fell short by one point in order to secure the final playoff berth.
In 2014, Josef Komlodi was appointed the head coach, and brought in CSL veterans like Gabe Gala, Boris Miličić, Mark Jankovic, and Jason Lopes. Midway through the season Komlodi resigned, and Igor Pisanjuk served in the capacity of player-coach. Pisanjuk managed the Astros to a postseason berth by finishing fourth in the overall standings. In the postseason the club faced Burlington SC, and advanced to the semi-finals by a 4–0 victory.{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/york-region-astros-through-to-semis-shooters-still-unbeaten/|title=York Region, Astros Through to Semis…… Shooters still unbeaten {{!}} Canadian Soccer League|website=canadiansoccerleague.ca|access-date=2016-05-09}} In the second round of the playoffs North York faced York Region Shooters, but suffered a 1–0 defeat.{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/6729/|title=York Region Marches On…… Kingston and Waterloo in Second Division final {{!}} Canadian Soccer League|website=canadiansoccerleague.ca|access-date=2016-05-09}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.insidetoronto.com/sports-story/4924069-north-york-astros-fall-one-game-short-of-csl-final/|title=North York Astros fall one game short of CSL final|date=2014-10-20|work=InsideToronto.com|access-date=2018-01-14|language=en-CA}} On February 28, 2015, the CSL announced that North York, and Kingston FC were not returning for the 2015 season.{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/expansion-clubs-boost-csl-first-divison/|title=Expansion Clubs Boost CSL First Division {{!}} Canadian Soccer League|website=canadiansoccerleague.ca|access-date=2016-05-09}}
Awards
- 1991 Peniche Pre-season Champions
- 1991 NSL Ontario Cup Champions
- 1991 Canada Cup Champions
- 1992 NSL Ontario Cup Runners Up
- 1992 NSL Super Shield Runners Up
- 1995 CNSL Ontario Cup Runners Up
- 2002 CPSL Rogers Cup Runners Up
Kit
The colours in the kit have changed over the years. Yellow and Navy Blue where prominent and in 2010 the Club added Orange and Black to commemorate its 20th anniversary.
Notable players
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Canada
- Anthony Adur {{small|(2008)}}
- Haidar Al-Shaïbani {{small|(2006–07)}}
- Tomer Chencinski {{small|(2007)}}
- Sergio De Luca {{small|(2009)}}
- David Diplacido {{small|(2007)}}
- Gabe Gala {{small|(2014)}}
- Victor Gallo {{small|(2009–10)}}
- Felix Gelt
- Evan James {{small|(2013)}}
- Franco Lalli {{small|(2008)}}
- Joey Melo {{small|(2013–14)}}
- David Monsalve {{small|(2008–09)}}
- Peyvand Mossavat {{small|(2007)}}
- Dominic Oppong {{small|(2009)}}
- Igor Pisanjuk {{small|(2013–14)}}
- Matt Silva {{small|(2014)}}
- Gil Vainshtein
- Nelson Ryan Zamora {{small|(2010)}}
Angola
- Edgar Bartolomeu {{small|(1998)}}
Argentina
- Juan Cruz Real {{small|(2009)}}
- Raúl Maradona {{small|(1997)}}
- Gabriel Salguero {{small|(2002–05)}}
Bahamas
- Happy Hall {{small|(2008)}}
Brazil
- Francisco Dos Santos {{small|(2003–04)}}
- Paulo Silva {{small|(1990–95), (2003)}}
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Cameroon
- Patrick Tobo {{small|(1994–96)}}
Grenada
- Davier Walcott {{small|(2012)}}
Guyana
- Konata Mannings {{small|(2009)}}
Iraq
- Basil Gorgis {{small|(1995)}}
Israel
- Alon Badat {{small|(2009)}}
Namibia
- Maleagi Ngarizemo {{small|(2012)}}
Russia
- Boris Krimus {{small|(2003–06)}}
- Platon Krivoshchyokov {{small|(2000)}}
- Andrei Malychenkov {{small|(2000–04)}}
Serbia
- Dejan Gluščević {{small|(2001–02)}}
- Ivan Jurisic {{small|(1998–99)}}
- Boris Miličić {{small|(2014)}}
Trinidad and Tobago
- Rick Titus {{small|(1995)}}
Ukraine
- Vladimir Koval {{small|(2000)}}
- Vitaliy Mishchenko {{small|(2006)}}
Uruguay
- Rafael Carbajal {{small|(1998)}}
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Year-by-year
Head coaches
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| style="background:white; color:#00235d;" scope="col"|Years
! style="background:white; color:#00235d;" scope="col"|Name ! style="background:white; color:#00235d;" scope="col"|Nation | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1991–1992 | Elio Garro | {{flagcountry|Argentina}} |
| 1993–1998 | {{sortname |Jorge |Armua}} | {{flagcountry|Uruguay}} |
| 1999–2000 | {{sortname |Rafael |Carbajal }} | {{flagcountry|Uruguay}} |
| 2001 | Tony Laferrara | {{flagcountry|Canada}} |
| 2001 | Sam Medeiros | {{flagcountry|Portugal}} |
| 2002 | Pavel Zaslavski & {{sortname |Dejan |Gluščević}} | {{flagcountry|Belarus}} & {{flagcountry|Serbia}} |
| 2003 | Pavel Zaslavski | {{flagcountry|Belarus}} |
| 2004 | Vittorio Villacis | {{flagcountry|Ecuador}} |
| 2005 | {{sortname |Dejan |Gluščević }} | {{flagcountry|Serbia}} |
| 2006 | Pavel Zaslavski | {{flagcountry|Belarus}} |
| 2007–2008 | {{sortname |Rafael |Carbajal}} | {{flagcountry|Uruguay}} |
| 2009 | {{sortname |Uğur|Çimen}} | {{flagcountry|Turkey}} |
| 2009 | {{sortname |Volodymyr|Klynovskyi}} | {{flagcountry|Ukraine}} |
| 2010 | Michael Ridout | {{flagcountry|Canada}} |
| 2010–2012 | Gerardo Lezcano | {{flagcountry|Canada}} |
| 2013 | {{sortname |László|Kiss (manager) }} | {{flagcountry|Hungary}} |
| 2013 | Gerardo Lezcano | {{flagcountry|Canada}} |
| 2014 | Josef Komlodi | {{flagcountry|Hungary}} |
| 2014 | {{sortname |Igor|Pisanjuk }} | {{flagcountry|Canada}} |
References
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External links
- {{official website|http://www.torontovasas.com/}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20021124091419/http://www.northyorkastros.ca/ North York Astros] (archived 24 December 2002)
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Category:Canadian National Soccer League teams
Category:Canadian Soccer League (1998–present) teams
Category:Soccer clubs in Toronto