Sigma FC
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| Full name | Sigma FC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Ground | Paramount Fine Foods Centre Mississauga, Ontario |
| Parent Company | Sigma Sports Solutions |
| Managing director | Constantine Smyrniotis |
| League | League1 Ontario |
| 2018 | Season: 2nd Playoffs: Group stage Cup: Semifinals |
| Website | Club website |
Sigma Sports is a Canadian youth soccer development academy and player management company based in Mississauga, Ontario.[1] They also operate a senior academy soccer team that currently competes in League1 Ontario, as Sigma FC. Over 140 Sigma players have gone on to play NCAA or U Sports soccer on scholarships.[2]
History[edit]
Sigma was formed in 2005 by Constantine and Bobby Smyrniotis as a private academy aimed to develop young Canadian soccer players.[3] Over the years Sigma have sent players from their academy to the NCAA and to trials overseas and have prided themselves as the premier private academy in Southern Ontario.
When League1 Ontario was formed in early 2014, Sigma announced they would be entering their senior academy team to compete as part of inaugural season.[4][5]
Sigma made news in January 2015 when academy player Cyle Larin was drafted first overall by Major League Soccer club Orlando City at the 2015 MLS SuperDraft.[6] This was the first time a Canadian went first overall in an MLS draft.
On October 1, 2018, Sigma co-founder Bobby Smyrniotis was named head coach and technical director of Canadian Premier League club Forge FC. Bobby had served as technical director and first team head coach of Sigma from 2005 to 2018.[2]
Seasons in League1 Ontario[edit]
| Season | Record | Rank | Playoffs | League Cup | Canadian Championship | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8–5–3 | 3rd | – | Runner-up | – | |
| 2015 | 12–6–4 | 4th | – | Runner-up | – | |
| 2016 | 14–2–6 | 2nd, Western | Did not qualify | First round | – | [7] |
| 2017 | 17–4–1 | 2nd, Western | Did not qualify | First round | – | [8] |
| 2018 | 11–4–1 | 2nd | Group stage | Semifinals | Did not qualify | [9] |
Notable players[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Armstrong, Laura (October 23, 2016). "Local soccer academy has become playground for future stars". Toronto Star. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Forge FC names first-ever head coach". Global News. October 1, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ↑ "Sigma Sports: About us". Retrieved January 18, 2015.
- ↑ Clarke, Ian (April 9, 2014). "Sigma FC: Laying the groundwork for Canadian youth development". www.rednationonline.ca. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ↑ Rowaan, Dave (April 8, 2014). "League1 Ontario announces teams for inaugural season".
- ↑ "MLS SuperDraft: Canadian international Cyle Larin selected first overall by Orlando City SC". January 15, 2015.
- ↑ "Sigma FC". League1 Ontario. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ↑ "Sigma FC". League1 Ontario. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ↑ "Sigma FC". League1 Ontario. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
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