2011 Canadian Championship
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The 2011 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 Edmonton
, Montreal
, Toronto
and Vancouver
in 2011. As in previous tournaments, participating teams included the Montreal Impact
, Toronto FC
and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. FC Edmonton
participated in this year's competition for the first time. Toronto FC won the tournament, claiming the Voyageurs Cup
and Canada's entry into the Preliminary Round
of the 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League
. The tournament has been held annually since 2008.
The format of the 2011 tournament was different from previous editions. In 2011, with four teams involved, the tournament was changed to be a home-and-away semifinal round and a similar final round between the winners. Toronto, as reigning champions, were assigned the top seed and were matched with Edmonton, which was assigned the fourth seed as newcomers to the tournament. The two remaining teams, Montreal and Vancouver, faced off in the other semifinal.
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Toronto FC won 4–0 on aggregate.
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC won 2–1 on aggregate.
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Toronto FC won 3–2 on aggregate.
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...
(officially the Nutrilite
Nutrilite
Nutrilite is a brand of mineral, vitamin, and dietary supplements created in 1934 by Dr. Carl F. Rehnborg. Nutrilite products are currently manufactured by Access Business Group, a subsidiary of Alticor whose products are sold via the Amway and Amway Global Corporations worldwide...
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 Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, 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 2011. As in previous tournaments, participating teams included 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 Vancouver Whitecaps FC. FC Edmonton
FC Edmonton
FC Edmonton is a Canadian professional soccer team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
participated in this year's competition for the first time. Toronto FC won the tournament, claiming 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 Canada's entry into the Preliminary Round
2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary Round
The 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary Round was played from July to August 2011. The first legs were played July 26–28, 2011, and the second legs were played August 2–4, 2011....
of the 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League
2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League
The 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League is the 4th edition of the CONCACAF Champions League under its current format. The tournament began on July 26, 2011 and will finish with the second leg of the final April 24–26, 2012. Monterrey is the defending champion...
. The tournament has been held annually since 2008.
The format of the 2011 tournament was different from previous editions. In 2011, with four teams involved, the tournament was changed to be a home-and-away semifinal round and a similar final round between the winners. Toronto, as reigning champions, were assigned the top seed and were matched with Edmonton, which was assigned the fourth seed as newcomers to the tournament. The two remaining teams, Montreal and Vancouver, faced off in the other semifinal.
Bracket
- Each round was a two-game aggregate goal series.
First leg
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Second leg
Toronto FC won 4–0 on aggregate.
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC won 2–1 on aggregate.
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First leg
Second leg
Match abandoned in the 60th minute due to lightning and unplayable field conditions. Originally scheduled to be replayed on May 26, 11:00 EDT, but was rescheduled as weather conditions prevented the match from being played. The second leg will be replayed on July 2, 12:30 EDT, in its entirety starting from 0–0 according to the rules of the tournament.Toronto FC won 3–2 on aggregate.
Top goalscorers
| Pos | Name | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maicon Santos |
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 |
| 2 |  Alan GordonAlan Gordon (soccer) Alan Gordon is an American soccer player who currently plays for San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.-College:... |
Toronto FC | 2 |
| 3 |  Mouloud AkloulMouloud Akloul Mouloud Akloul is a French footballer who last played for Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer.-Club:... |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 1 |
| Camilo |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
 Terry DunfieldTerry Dunfield Terry Dunfield is a Canadian soccer player, currently playing for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Club:... |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
| Eric Hassli Eric Hassli Eric Hassli is a French footballer currently playing for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer. He is known for his strength and his technical ability.-Early career:... |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
| Ali Gerba Ali Gerba -Canada/United States:In 2000 Gerba signed with the Montreal Impact where he recorded 6 goals and 2 assists, a club record for a rookie. In 2001 Gerba signed with the Miami Fusion of the MLS but had little success in Miami... |
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... |
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 Joao PlataJoao Plata Joao Jimmy Plata Cotera is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer on loan from LDU Quito.-LDU Quito:... |
Toronto FC | ||
 Mikael YourassowskyMikael Yourassowsky Mikael-David Youri Yourassowsky is a Belgian footballer who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Club career:... |
Toronto FC | ||