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The Serbian White Eagles were established in [[1968]] as an amateur team in the then [[Canadian National Soccer League|National Soccer League]], where they played until [[1980]], when the club withdrew from the league, becoming an amateur club in the process. They remained such until February 2006, when they joined the CSL, becoming the most successful expansion club in the league's history. The Serbian White Eagles were embraced by the [[North America]]n [[Serbs|Serbian]] community and have averaged the highest attendance of any team in the CSL.<ref>[http://www.serbianwhiteeagles.ca/updates/ Official Website of the Serbian White Eagles Football Club<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
The Serbian White Eagles were established in [[1968]] as an amateur team in the then [[Canadian National Soccer League|National Soccer League]], where they played until [[1980]], when the club withdrew from the league, becoming an amateur club in the process. They remained such until February 2006, when they joined the CSL, becoming the most successful expansion club in the league's history. The Serbian White Eagles were embraced by the [[North America]]n [[Serbs|Serbian]] community and have averaged the highest attendance of any team in the CSL.<ref>[http://www.serbianwhiteeagles.ca/updates/ Official Website of the Serbian White Eagles Football Club<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Serbian White Eagles outlasted Trois-Rivières Attak over a rain-drenched 120 minutes and penalty kicks to win the 2008 Canadian Soccer League championship |
Serbian White Eagles outlasted Trois-Rivières Attak over a rain-drenched 120 minutes and penalty kicks to win the 2008 Canadian Soccer League championship. |
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| Full name | Serbian White Eagles Football Club (English) Fudbalski klub Srpski Beli Orlovi (Serbian) | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Ponos Srbije (The pride of Serbia) Srpski sinovi (Serbian sons) | ||
| Founded | 1968 | ||
| Ground | Centennial Stadium | ||
| Chairman |  Dragan Bakoč | ||
| Head Coach | Milan Čančarević | ||
| League | Canadian Soccer League | ||
| 2008 | 1st | ||
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Serbian White Eagles Football Club (Serbian: Фудбалски клуб Српски Бели Орлови, Fudbalski klub Srpski Beli Orlovi) is a Serbian soccer team. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League, the highest professional soccer league in Canada, playing in the International Division.
The team's home colours are all white, commemorating the white double-headed eagle which appears on the Serbian flag. The Serbian White Eagles play their home games at Centennial Park Stadium in Etobicoke, the western portion of the city of Toronto.
History
The Serbian White Eagles were established in 1968 as an amateur team in the then National Soccer League, where they played until 1980, when the club withdrew from the league, becoming an amateur club in the process. They remained such until February 2006, when they joined the CSL, becoming the most successful expansion club in the league's history. The Serbian White Eagles were embraced by the North American Serbian community and have averaged the highest attendance of any team in the CSL.[1]
Serbian White Eagles outlasted Trois-Rivières Attak over a rain-drenched 120 minutes and penalty kicks to win the 2008 Canadian Soccer League championship.
Academy
Serbian White Eagles FC is currently affiliated with the Toronto Falcons junior and midget level teams. The official academy is set to be launched in 2009. The Serbian White Eagles FC academy is a professional training and development program for young elite Canadian soccer players.
Honours
Top goal scorers
- 2006 - Gabriel Pop 27 (top scorer in CSL), Saša Viciknez 23
- 1974 - Momčilo Stojanović 52 (top scorer in NSL)
- 1972 - Šaban Romanović 23 (top scorer in NSL)
Supporters
The Serbian White Eagles' fan association, known as the Ultra Serbs, was formed in 2006, a few months after the Serbian White Eagles became a professional team. The distinguished name of the Ultra Serbs has made it clear from the start that they are representing the Ultras mentality in support of their club. The Ultra Serbs appear in several highly rated videos on YouTube. These videos are largely followed by Serbian soccer fans including Serbs as far as Serbia and throughout the worldwide Serbian diaspora.[2]
Current squad
As of October 27, 2008
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable former players
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Managerial history
Milan Čančarević 2008-present- Branko Pavlović 2007
- Siniša Ninković 2007
- Dušan Belić 2007
- Dragoslav Šekularac 2006
- Dragoslav Šekularac 1974
- Dragan Popović 1973-1974
Year-By-Year in Professional Competition
| Year | League | Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | Regular Season | Playoffs |
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| 1970 | NSL | "Senior" | 26 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 39 | 3rd | N/A |
| 1971 | NSL | "Senior" | 26 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 23 | 9th | N/A |
| 1972 | NSL | "Senior" | 26 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 43 | 2nd | N/A |
| 1973 | NSL | "Senior" | 30 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 45 | 2nd | N/A |
| 1974 | NSL | "Senior" | 36 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 63 | 1st | Final |
| 1975 | NSL | "First" | 38 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 53 | 4th | N/A |
| 1976 | NSL | "First" | 27 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 26 | 7th | N/A |
| 1977 | NSL | "First" | 36 | 0 | 29 | 7 | 7 | 10th | N/A |
| 1980 | NSL | "Senior" | 22 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 12th | N/A |
| 2006 | CSL | "International" | 22 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 55 | 1st | Final |
| 2007 | CSL | "International" | 22 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 45 | 1st | Final |
| 2008 | CSL | "International" | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 41 | 2nd | Champions |
References
- ^ Official Website of the Serbian White Eagles Football Club
- ^ YouTube - Serbian White Eagles videos
- ^ Serbian White Eagles FC (2008-09-15). "Roster" (in English and Serbian). Retrieved 2008-09-15.
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