2009 Canadian Championship
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The 2009 Canadian Championship (officially the Nutrilite
Canadian Championship for sponsorship reasons) was a soccer tournament hosted and organized by the Canadian Soccer Association
that took place in the cities of Montreal
, Toronto
and Vancouver
in 2009. It is the second Canadian Championship
held, after the inaugural competition in 2008
.
As in the previous tournament, participating teams were the Montreal Impact
, Toronto FC
and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The tournament consisted of a home and away series between each pair of teams for a total of six games. Toronto FC, winners of the tournament, were awarded the Voyageurs Cup
and gained entry into the Preliminary Round
of the 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League.
Four of the six matches were broadcast in English by Rogers Sportsnet
, while Radio Canada broadcast in French two of Montreal Impact's matches at Vancouver and at home against Toronto FC.
Toronto FC has qualified for the CONCACAF Champions League qualifying round.
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Nutrilite
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Canadian Championship for sponsorship reasons) was a soccer tournament hosted and organized by the Canadian Soccer Association
Canadian Soccer Association
The Canadian Soccer Association is the governing body of soccer in Canada. It is a national organization that oversees the Canadian men's and women's national teams for international play, as well as the respective junior sides...
that took place in the cities of Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
and Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
in 2009. It is the second Canadian Championship
Canadian Championship
The Canadian Championship—known as the Nutrilite Canadian Championship for sponsorship reasons—is an annual soccer tournament contested by premier Canadian professional teams...
held, after the inaugural competition in 2008
2008 Canadian Championship
The 2008 Canadian Championship was a soccer tournament that took place in the cities of Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver in 2008....
.
As in the previous tournament, participating teams were the Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
, Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The tournament consisted of a home and away series between each pair of teams for a total of six games. Toronto FC, winners of the tournament, were awarded the Voyageurs Cup
Voyageurs Cup
The Voyageurs Cup is the only trophy for top-level professional soccer in Canada. From 2002 to 2007, the cup was awarded annually to the Canadian team finishing with the best record in the USL First Division, from regular season matches against other Canadian teams in the league, and from 2008 the...
and gained entry into the Preliminary Round
2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary Round
The CONCACAF Champions League 2009–10 Preliminary Round was the first round of the CONCACAF Champions League 2009–10. Sixteen teams were entered in this round, and were drawn into eight matchups that were contested in a two-legged tie...
of the 2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League.
Four of the six matches were broadcast in English by Rogers Sportsnet
Rogers Sportsnet
Sportsnet was launched on October 9, 1998 as CTV Sportsnet. The name was chosen to match the regional "Fox Sports Net" operations across the United States...
, while Radio Canada broadcast in French two of Montreal Impact's matches at Vancouver and at home against Toronto FC.
Tie-breaking procedures
If two teams are tied on points after four games, the following tie-breaking criteria will be used:- Most points in matches between the teams that are drawn
- Goal differential in all group matches
- Most goals scored in all group matches
- Drawing of lots
Standings
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Toronto FC has qualified for the CONCACAF Champions League qualifying round.
Matches
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Goalscorers
| Player | Team | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
 Dwayne De RosarioDwayne De Rosario Dwayne Anthony De Rosario is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. He also plays for the Canadian national team.-Early career:... |
Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
3 | 1 |
 Chad BarrettChad Barrett Chad Barrett is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.-College:... |
Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
2 | 2 |
 Amado GuevaraAmado Guevara Amado Guevara is a Honduran football player who currently plays for Motagua in the Liga Nacional de Honduras. He is the all-time cap leader for the Honduran national team.-Club:... |
Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
2 | 1 |
 Ansu ToureAnsu Toure Ansu Toure is a Liberian footaller who currently plays for FC Locarno in the Swiss Challenge League.-Youth and Amateur:... |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2 | 0 |
| Charles Gbeke Charles Gbeke Charles Gbeke is an Ivorian-born Canadian soccer player who currently free agent.Gbeke began his career with brief stints with Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps, where he was deployed as a defender and failed to establish himself as a starter... |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 1 | 1 |
| Tony Donatelli Tony Donatelli Anthony "Tony" Donatelli is an American soccer player currently playing for Rochester Rhinos in the USL Professional Division.-Youth and College:... |
Montreal Impact Montreal Impact Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe... |
1 | 0 |
| Ethan Gage Ethan Gage Ethan Gage is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for Reading in the English Football League Championship.-Youth:... |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Haber Marcus Haber Marcus Haber is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays as a striker for St. Johnstone of the Scottish Premier League.-Early life:Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Haber is the oldest child of David and Carla Haber... |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Harmse Kevin Harmse Kevin Harmse is a South African-born Canadian soccer player who last played for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth years:... |
Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
1 | 0 |
| Jim Brennan Jim Brennan Jim Brennan is a retired Canadian soccer player. During his playing career he gained experience playing extensively in Europe and North America, most notably with Bristol City, Nottingham Forest, Norwich City and Toronto FC.He also played 49 times for the Canadian national team, was... |
Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
0 | 1 |
| Gordon Chin Gordon Chin Gordon Chin is a Canadian soccer player who most recently played for Vancouver Whitecaps of USSF Division 2.Primarily a midfielder, Chin has played professionally in Canada, England, the United States and China, and has represented Canada internationally at various youth levels, including at the... |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 0 | 1 |
 Takashi HiranoTakashi Hirano Takashi Hirano is a former Japanese international footballer.-Club:Hirano attended Shimizu Commercial High School, where he won the All-Japan High School Championship in 1991.... |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 0 | 1 |
External links
- 2010 Champions League Qualifying/Canada at official CONCACAF website
- 2009 Nutrilite Canadian Championship at official Canadian Soccer Association website