The CSL Championship semifinals to be played Saturday and Sunday, October 17, 18, could not be more competitive. There are no surprises here.
Toronto Croatia has been the most successful team in the post-season games, winning four championships 1970 through 73, and they were champions in 1992, 2004, 2007, 2011 and 2012. Serbian White Eagles were champions in 2008, SC Waterloo in 2013 (and took the Second Division title the same year for good measure) and York Region Shooters in 2014, defeating Toronto Croatia in the final.
But to tell the full Shooters’ story a mention of the 1-0 championship final loss to Brampton Hitmen in 2003 and a championship final defeat to Toronto Croatia in 2004, is essential.
These four teams shaped the top four in the standing at the end of the regular season and that their success in the quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals points to two great semis and a spectacular final on October 25, whatever the outcome this weekend.
CSL Championship Playoffs
SEMIFINALS
Sat October 17, Centennial Stadium, Etobicoke 7 pm Serbian White Eagles vs SC Waterloo
Sun October 18, Centennial Stadium, Etobicoke 7 pm Toronto Croatia vs York Region Shooters
CSL Second Division Championship Playoffs
SEMIFINALS
Sun, October 18 Rim Park, Waterloo 3 pm SC Waterloo B vs Niagara United B
Sun, October 18 Jean Vanier Field, Milton 3.30 pm Milton SC B vs Brantford Galaxy B