The Sons of Italy Lions Soccer Club
The Sons of Italy Garibaldi Lodge is proud to be a sponsor of the Sons of Italy Lions Soccer Club, competing in the MMSL Premier Division.
2011 Golf Tournament Fundraiser
One of the major fundraisers for the soccer club is the
Sons of Italy Golf Classic. This year's tournament was a sellout! Though cloudy, we had no rain, and everyone had a great time. Thanks to all of our sponsors and to those who golfed, for their support.
2011 Season Recap
The Sons of Italy Lions Soccer Club completed the MMSL Premier Division 2011 regular season with 15 wins and 3 losses, winning the MMSL Premier Division League Championship for the second consecutive season. The Sons of Italy Lions 2011 leading goal scorer was Moreno Alberti with 16 goals.
The team was pleased to represent the Sons of Italy at soccer events in Thunder Bay, Minnesota, and Iowa in 2011. Looking forward to 2012, the Club will take part in games against PDL Clubs in Thunder Bay and Iowa. In addition, the Lions will participate in the Las Vegas Silver Mug Invitational Tournament from Feb. 11 - 14, 2012. In the 2011 Silver Mug Tournament, with teams from Nevada, California, Colorado, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico, the Lions were successful in advancing to the playoff round, finishing in 14th place in the 37 team tournament.
The 2011 Sons of Italy Lions Players’ Player Award was awarded to Lions Midfielder, Matt Appler.
Check out the SOI Lions Photo Gallery for some action photos of the team during the 2011 season.
For more information about the Sons of Italy Lions Soccer Club and to follow their progress, please visit their official team website at www.leaguelineup.com/sonsofitaly.
Overall Record
Since joining the MMSL in 2002, aside from 6 League Championships, the Lions also lead the MMSL with the top Premiership record overall.
In the league’s first 10 seasons, the Lions have totaled 146 Wins, 21 Losses, and 19 Ties. In those 168 matches, Sons of Italy have outscored their opponents with 594 goals and just 139 goals against.
Since the team’s inception in 1995, the Lions have enjoyed 1 Gold Medal victory at the Canadian National Championship at the 2002 Challenge Cup in St. John’s, Newfoundland, 5 MSA Cup Championships and in 1996 achieved a Bronze Medal finish at the Canadian National Championship in Halifax.
Commitment to Youth
The Lions have shown a commitment to youth development, and thus Sons of Italy 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 existence.
The mission is clear, we aim to wear the Lions uniform with pride and professionalism, while at the same time providing community service within the Sons of Italy organization. Our commitment is to the youth of Manitoba.
Lions Championships
2011
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
2010
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Canlan Soccer Indoor Champions
2009
Canlan Soccer Indoor Champions and Playoff Champions
2008
CBC Cup Champions
2007
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
2006
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier Playoff Champions
2005
Thunder Bay Invitational Tournament, Champions
Indoor League Champions
2004
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Thunder Bay Invitational Tournament, Champions
Indoor League and Playoff Champions
2003
Manitoba Major Soccer League, Premier League Champions
Indoor League and Playoff Champions
2002
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
Canadian Soccer Association Men’s National Champions – Challenge Cup Gold Medal
2001
Manitoba Super Soccer Alliance, League Champions
1998
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
1996
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
Canadian Soccer Association Men’s National Championship Bronze Medal
1995
Manitoba Soccer Association, Cup Champions
Sons of Italy Lions Chic Devenney Players’ Player Award
The Sons of Italy players, in recognition of a teammate’s exemplary personal commitment, team spirit, and fine play, choose this award each season.
2011 Matt Appler
2010 Dan Keith
2009 AJ Naumiuk
2008 Frank Buoncore (see picture)
2007 Frank Buoncore
2006 Tony Nocita
2005 Steve Sawatzky
2004 Justin Parry
2003 Andrew Aitkin
Sons of Italy 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
