Toronto Ukrainians


Toronto Ukrainians "Ukraina" ) is a Canadian soccer team. The club was founded on 30 June 1948 by Ukrainians that had been settled in the Toronto after second world war.
The team's colours are red and black, similar to those of the Flag of the UPA and yellow, similar to those of the Ukraine national football team.

History

The team has had a very storied history, considering it was formed by such a small diaspora group in spring 1948. In beginning was calling Skala. The club was founded on 30 June 1948. The team played in the National Soccer League until 1981. During this period the team attracted many soccer stars, such as Ostap Steckiw, Walt Zakaluznyj and Myron Bereza who played for the Canada national football team.
Throughout its history Toronto Ukrainians has hosted international friendly matches with a teams such as Heart of Midlothian F.C., Rangers F.C., Tottenham Hotspur F.C., West Bromwich Albion F.C., Admira Wien, Rapid Wien and Wacker Wien.

Year-by-yearhttp://www.rsssf.com/usadave/cnsl.html Canada – [Canadian National Soccer League – RSSSF]

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