Team History
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Since our inception 28 years ago, the Lions have won:
1 Gold Medal victory at the Canadian National Championship at the 2002 Challenge Trophy National Tournament in St. John's, Newfoundland
1 Silver Medal victory at the Canadian National Championship at the 2017 Challenge Trophy National Tournament in Surrey, BC
2 Bronze Medal victories at the Canadian National Championships in 1996 and 2013 Challenge Trophy National Tournament in Halifax
13 MSA Provincial Cup Championships in 1995, 1996, 1998, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023 (no MSA Cups played in 2020 and 2021 due to Pandemic)
15 Outdoor Premier League Championships with 14 championships in the Manitoba Major Soccer League Premier Division in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, 2023 and 1 championship in the now defunct Super Soccer Alliance in 2001
The Lions won the last ever Super Soccer Alliance League Championship in 2001. Following this championship and during the clubs eighth year of existence, the Lions joined the newly created Manitoba Major Soccer League Premier Division for the 2002 Outdoor soccer season.
The club has won the MMSL Premier League Championship on 13 occasions (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
Since our inception in 1995, we have qualified for the MSA Cup final on 17 occasions (13-4 overall MSA Cup Record), winning the MSA Cup Championship on 13 occasions (1995, 1996, 1998, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022).
From 2002 through 2019, the Lions have played 327 MMSL League matches. The clubs record during that time is 270 wins, 31 losses, and 26 ties. During those 18 seasons, the Lions have outscored our opponents 1159-230, a goal differential of +929 goals. The Lions MMSL historic winning percentage is 85.2%. 270-31-26 (327 games)
In 2012, the Sons of Italy Lions became known as the FC Winnipeg Lions.
Lions Championships:
1995
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
1996
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
Canadian Soccer Association, Men's National Championships Bronze Medal
1998
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
2001
Manitoba Super Soccer Alliance, League Champions
2002
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
Canadian Soccer Association, Men's National Champions Gold Medal
2003
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Indoor League Champions
Indoor Playoff Champions
2004
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Thunder Bay Invitational Tournament, Champions
Indoor League Champions
Indoor Playoff Champions
2005
Thunder Bay Invitational Tournament, Champions
Indoor League Champions
2006
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier Playoff Champions
2007
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
2009
Canlan Indoor Soccer League, First Division League Champions
Canlan Indoor Soccer League, First Division Playoff Champions
2010
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Canlan Indoor Soccer League, First Division League Champions
2011
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
2012
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
2013
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
Canadian Soccer Association, Men's National Championships Bronze Medal
2014
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
2015
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
2016
Copper Cup, Phoenix Arizona, Tournament Champions
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
2017
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
Canadian Soccer Association, Men's National Championships Silver Medal
Canadian Soccer Association, Men's National Championships Fair Play Award
2018
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
2019
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
2023
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
2024
Silver Mug, Las Vegas Nevada, Tournament Champions
The Chic Devenney Players' Player Award
Awarded by the Lions players, to their teammate, in recognition of exemplary personal commitment, team spirit, and fine play for the FC Winnipeg Lions:
Previous winners include:
2002 Steve Rebizant
2003 Andrew Aitken
2004 Justin Parry
2005 Steve Sawatzky
2006 Tony Nocita
2007 Frank Buoncore
2008 Frank Buoncore
2009 AJ Naumiuk
2010 Dan Keith
2011 Matt Appler
2012 Anthony Lourenco
2013 Adam Hajkowski
2014 Steve Sawatzky
2015 Adam Hajkowski
2016 Sean Golden
2017 Aaron Hidalgo-Mazzei
2018 Krzysztof Szulc
2019 Seifeddine Dhaoui
The FC Winnipeg Lions Joe Kostek Memorial Award
This award is selected in honour of our Manager Joe Kostek, who passed away during the 2010 outdoor season. This award is selected by the Lions management and is not an annual award, but rather is an award that is given in recognition of a personal outstanding event or milestone by a Lions player:
2010 Steve Sawatzky - In recognition of completing his 15th consecutive season with the Club
2014 Andrew Aitken - In recognition of completing his 15th consecutive season with the Club
2016 Tevin Olivier Job - In recognition of completing his 15th consecutive season with the Club
2018 Moreno Alberti, Domi Antonini, and Matt Appler - In recognition of copleting their 15th consecutive season with the Club
The Lions have shown a commitment to youth development, and thus FC Winnipeg Lions have provided a combination of experience and youth in our on-field product. This combination has allowed for exciting on-field success throughout the club's first eight seasons. The Lions organization is extremely proud of its on and off field achievements during its first eight years of existence.
Our mission is clear, we aim to wear the Lions uniform with pride and professionalism.
We hope you enjoy this site dedicated to Lions soccer!!
MMSL Regular Season Statistics:
2002 11-2-3 42 goals, 11 against, +31 differential, 4th place
2003 21-1-0 82 goals, 12 against, +70 differential, 1st place
2004 20-1-1 71 goals, 15 against, +56 differential, 1st place
2005 17-3-2 75 goals, 15 against, +60 differential, 3rd place
2006 15-1-0 56 goals, 13 against, +43 differential, 1st place
2007 13-1-4 50 goals, 13 against, +37 differential, 1st place
2008 8-5-5 43 goals, 19 against, +24differential, 5th place
2009 11-2-3 67 goals, 15 against, +52differential, 2nd place
2010 15-2-1 52 goals, 16 against, +36 differential, 1st place
2011 15-3-0 56 goals, 10 against, +46 differential, 1st place
2012 14-2-2 62 goals, 13 against, +49 differential, 2nd place
2013 16-0-0 50 goals, 7 against, +43 differential, 1st place
2014 16-2-0 63 goals, 11 against, +52 differential, 1st place
2015 16-1-1 86 goals, 15 against, +71 differential, 1st place
2016 16-1-1 83 goals, 10 against, +73 differential, 1st place
2017 16-0-2 91 goals, 9 against, +82 differential, 1st place
2018 16-2-0 72 goals, 16 against , +56 differential, 1st place
2019 13-2-1 58 goals, 10 against , +48 differential, 1st place
2020 10-2-1 45 goals, 9 against , +36 differential, 2nd place
2021 5-2-0 37 goals, 7 against, +30 differential, 2nd place
2022 11-5-2 45 goals, 21 against, +24 differential, 2nd place
Totals 2002-2022:
296-40-29 (365 games) 1286 goals, 267 against, +1019 goal differential (.837 point percentage)
