FC Winnipeg Lions (est. 1995)

Team History

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, 2023). (No MSA Cups played in 2020 and 2021 due to Pandemic)

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)