David Diplacido
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David Diplacido is a former soccer player who most recently played for the Italia Shooters
in the Canadian Soccer League
.
making his debut on May 2, 1998 against Long Island Rough Riders
, and was awarded the Lynx Public Relations Award. In 1999 Peter Pinizzotto
gave him a starting role in the midfield to put more creativity in the centre of the field. Later on he developed into a skilled attacking midfielder with great passing vision which helped the Lynx make the playoffs in 2000 eliminating teams like Long Island Rough Riders, and Richmond Kickers
but the Lynx fairy tale playoff run came to an end in the Eastern Conference Final against the Rochester Raging Rhinos
in a 2-1 loss on aggregate.
In 2001 he scored two goals and recorded two assists but the Lynx failed to reach the playoff stage, as they had done the previous season, while at the end of the season he was awarded the Lynx Fan Favourite Award. On June 9, 2002 he played his 100th game with the club. He formed a strong partnership with rookie Nikola Budalić
in the midfield, both their goals almost helped the Lynx make the playoffs which they barely missed out on. In 2003, and 2004 the Lynx struggled and failed to make the playoffs again.
along with Charles Gbeke
in order to assist the Impacts' offence, which lost key players to European teams. He played a key role in the midfield helping the Impact finish first and winning the Voyageurs Cup
but the Impact failed to defend their Title the team lost to the Seattle Sounders
.
final with Toronto, which his team lost 2-0 against Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
. After the 2006 season the Lynx franchise dropped two divisions down to the PDL
, releasing all their all players. He played for the Toronto Lynx
where he is currently the all-time leader in games played for the club since he joined in 1998.
on September 5, 2008. Diplacido helped the Shooters win their second International Division title. In the playoff run he contributed by a victory over the Brampton Lions
in the quarterfinals. But unfortunately Italia were defeated by eventual champions Serbian White Eagles
in the semi-final match.
Italia Shooters
York Region Shooters are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1998. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League, the third tier of soccer in the Canadian soccer pyramid and the largest domestic pro league in Canada....
in the Canadian Soccer League
Canadian Soccer League (current)
The Canadian Soccer League is the top soccer league in Canada and is controlled by the Canadian Soccer Association. It was formerly known as the Canadian Professional Soccer League , and was officially re-branded on May 17, 2006...
.
Toronto Lynx
In the summer of 1998 he signed with the Toronto LynxToronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
making his debut on May 2, 1998 against Long Island Rough Riders
Long Island Rough Riders
Long Island Rough Riders is an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its...
, and was awarded the Lynx Public Relations Award. In 1999 Peter Pinizzotto
Peter Pinizzotto
Peter Pinizzotto is a Canadian soccer coach who is currently the technical director for Italia Shooters reserve team the Woodbridge Strikers Soccer Club.but has resently got fired Pinizzotto is noted for managing the Toronto Lynx since the club's inception. He is the longest serving manager in the...
gave him a starting role in the midfield to put more creativity in the centre of the field. Later on he developed into a skilled attacking midfielder with great passing vision which helped the Lynx make the playoffs in 2000 eliminating teams like Long Island Rough Riders, and Richmond Kickers
Richmond Kickers
The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
but the Lynx fairy tale playoff run came to an end in the Eastern Conference Final against the Rochester Raging Rhinos
Rochester Raging Rhinos
The Rochester Rhinos are an American professional soccer team based in Rochester, New York, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having self-relegated from the USSF D2 Pro League...
in a 2-1 loss on aggregate.
In 2001 he scored two goals and recorded two assists but the Lynx failed to reach the playoff stage, as they had done the previous season, while at the end of the season he was awarded the Lynx Fan Favourite Award. On June 9, 2002 he played his 100th game with the club. He formed a strong partnership with rookie Nikola Budalić
Nikola Budalic
Nikola “Niki” Budalić is a retired Canadian-born Serbian professional footballer.-Club career:...
in the midfield, both their goals almost helped the Lynx make the playoffs which they barely missed out on. In 2003, and 2004 the Lynx struggled and failed to make the playoffs again.
Montreal Impact
In 2005 the Lynx played very poorly and the team was stuck at the bottom of the table, and finishing with a worst 3 wins, 17 losses, and 8 ties the worst performance in league and club history and a 12th place finish. On August 1, 2005 he was transferred to the Montreal ImpactMontreal 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...
along with 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...
in order to assist the Impacts' offence, which lost key players to European teams. He played a key role in the midfield helping the Impact finish first and winning 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...
but the Impact failed to defend their Title the team lost to the Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders (USL)
Seattle Sounders was an American professional soccer team founded in 1994 as a member of the American Professional Soccer League. In 1997, the team became a member of the USL First Division, the second tier of the United States soccer pyramid, until 2008, after which the majority of the team's...
.
Return to Toronto
In the summer of 2006 with new head coach Duncan Wilde, he returned to Toronto to help to his old team make the playoffs again. On August 18, 2006 he was honored as the first player to reach his 200th career game for the Toronto Lynx. Helped the Lynx to a 10 game undefeated streak at home.Reached the Open Canada CupOpen Canada Cup
The Open Canada Cup was a Canadian soccer competition, similar in concept to tournaments such as the English FA Cup, the Coppa Italia, and the US Open Cup. The competition was held starting with the CSL's first season in 1998 until 2007....
final with Toronto, which his team lost 2-0 against Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
The Ottawa St. Anthony Italia is a top amateur soccer club based in Ottawa, Ontario. The club was founded in 1952 as the St. Anthony men's soccer team and played in a local league. In 1959, the team consolidated with another local team known as "Italia" to form Ottawa St. Anthony Italia. In...
. After the 2006 season the Lynx franchise dropped two divisions down to the PDL
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
, releasing all their all players. He played for the Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
where he is currently the all-time leader in games played for the club since he joined in 1998.
North York Astros
On June 27, 2007 he joined the North York Astros of the Canadian Soccer League. Making his debut on June 7 in exhibition game against the Mexico U-20.Italia Shooters
In 2008, Diplacido signed with the Italia Shooters, and scored a goal in his first match with the club against Portugal FCPortugal FC
SC Toronto is a Canadian soccer team, founded in 2001. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League, the third tier of the Canadian soccer pyramid and the largest domestic professional soccer league in Canada...
on September 5, 2008. Diplacido helped the Shooters win their second International Division title. In the playoff run he contributed by a victory over the Brampton Lions
Brampton Lions
Brampton City United FC are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 2002. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League, the third tier of competition in the Canadian soccer pyramid and the largest domestic pro league in Canada...
in the quarterfinals. But unfortunately Italia were defeated by eventual champions Serbian White Eagles
Serbian White Eagles
Serbian White Eagles Football Club is a Canadian soccer team. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League....
in the semi-final match.