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Full nameFootball Club Winnipeg Lions
Nickname(s)Lions
Founded1995
GroundWinnipeg Soccer Complex
Capacity2,000
PresidentTed Nocita
Head CoachTony Nocita
LeagueManitoba Major Soccer League

The FC Winnipeg Lions (formerly known as Sons of Italy Lions Soccer Club) was formed in 1995. The club compete 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, trophy's and cup tournaments.[1] Since 2002 they have captured the Manitoba top division title ten times (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

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.

References

  1. ^ "Team History". FC Winnipeg Lions.
  2. ^ "Golden goal leaves Laurentians silver" (PDF). The Telegram. 15 October 2012.