Shawn Faria
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Shawn Faria is a former Canadian
soccer player who most recently played for Toronto Lynx
in the USL First Division
.
from 1997 till 1999. In 2002 Faria signed his first professional contract with the Toronto Lynx
in the USL First Division
. He scored his first professional goal July 30, 2002 against the Calgary Storm. Faria was re-signed by the Lynx for the 2003 season on March 18, 2003. On April 7, 2004 Faria's signing with the Lynx was announced in a press conference where also he was appointed the new Lynx captain succeeding Theo Zagar
, who was transferred to rivals Rochester Rhinos. He missed most of the season due to a leg injury, but returned to play in 18 matches and score 2 goals. Due to injuries Faria was released from his contract on June 7, 2005, in order to make room on the roster for new signings. Faria was signed by the newly expansion Oakville Blue Devils of the Canadian Soccer League, where he helped the Blue Devils reach the playoffs. In the Western Conference semi-final on October 5 he scored the opening goal for the Blue Devils which would result in a 3-2 victory over the Windsor Border Stars. He helped lead Oakville to finals of the CSL Cup
where they defeated the Vaughan Shooters to a score of 2-1, making the Oakville Blue Devils the first expansion franchise to win the CPSL Cup in their debut season.
On August 1, 2006 the Toronto Lynx announced the return of Faria. He helped the Lynx to a 10 game undefeated streak at home, and also reached the finals of the Open Canada Cup
but finished runners up to Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
losing 2-0. After the 2006 season the Lynx franchise dropped two divisions down to the PDL
, which resulted in the Lynx to release most of their senior players from their contracts.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
soccer player who most recently played for 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....
in the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
.
Playing career
Faria began playing soccer at the youth level with the University of LouisvilleUniversity of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
from 1997 till 1999. In 2002 Faria signed his first professional contract with 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....
in the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
. He scored his first professional goal July 30, 2002 against the Calgary Storm. Faria was re-signed by the Lynx for the 2003 season on March 18, 2003. On April 7, 2004 Faria's signing with the Lynx was announced in a press conference where also he was appointed the new Lynx captain succeeding Theo Zagar
Theo Zagar
Theodosis Zagar is a former Canadian goalkeeper, who is currently the U11 and Goalkeeper Development Director for the Oakville Soccer Club....
, who was transferred to rivals Rochester Rhinos. He missed most of the season due to a leg injury, but returned to play in 18 matches and score 2 goals. Due to injuries Faria was released from his contract on June 7, 2005, in order to make room on the roster for new signings. Faria was signed by the newly expansion Oakville Blue Devils of the Canadian Soccer League, where he helped the Blue Devils reach the playoffs. In the Western Conference semi-final on October 5 he scored the opening goal for the Blue Devils which would result in a 3-2 victory over the Windsor Border Stars. He helped lead Oakville to finals of the CSL Cup
Rogers Cup (soccer)
The Canadian Soccer League championship final is the final play-off game of the Canadian Soccer League and its predecessor the Canadian Professional Soccer League...
where they defeated the Vaughan Shooters to a score of 2-1, making the Oakville Blue Devils the first expansion franchise to win the CPSL Cup in their debut season.
On August 1, 2006 the Toronto Lynx announced the return of Faria. He helped the Lynx to a 10 game undefeated streak at home, and also reached the finals of the Open Canada Cup
Open 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....
but finished runners up to 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...
losing 2-0. 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...
, which resulted in the Lynx to release most of their senior players from their contracts.