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{{short description|Canadian soccer team}}
{{for|the club that last played in 2002|York Region Shooters (1998)}}
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| fullname = York Region Shooters
| founded = 2003 (as ''Vaughan Sun Devils'')
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| mgrtitle = Head coach
| manager = Sam Madeiros
| chairman = [[Tony De Thomasis]]
| league = [[Canadian Soccer League]]
| position = Regular season: 2nd<br />Playoffs: Semifinals
| season = [[2022 Canadian Soccer League season|2022]]
| website = http://www.yorkregionshooters.com/

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'''York Region Shooters''' is a Canadian [[association football|soccer]] team, that plays in the [[Canadian Soccer League]]. The Shooters played their home games at the St. Joan of Arc Turf Field in the City of [[Vaughan, Ontario]]. The team's colours were blue and white, mirroring those of the [[Italy national football team|Italy national team]] and reflecting the cultural heritage of the club. The club had also competed under various different names as Vaughan Sun Devils, Vaughan Shooters, Italia Shooters, and finally as York Region Shooters.

They were formed in 2003 as the merger of two rival clubs in [[Regional Municipality of York|York Region]]: the [[Glen Shields Sun Devils]] and the [[York Region Shooters (1998)|original York Region Shooters]]. Both clubs were inaugural members of the Canadian Professional Soccer League, having joined in 1998. The merger produced a string of success as the club became a powerhouse within the league. Notable achievements were going undefeated in an entire season, establishing a CSL record for most regular season titles, and winning the [[CSL Championship]] three times in 2006, 2014 and 2017.

==History==

===  Merger and emergence as a league powerhouse (2003–2005) ===
[[File:Chris Williams (Canadian soccer).jpg|thumb|Canadian international [[Chris Williams (Canadian soccer)|Chris Williams]] began his career with Glen Shields Sun Devils.]]
In 2003, Glen Shields merged with the York Region Shooters and united the York Region territory under principal owner [[Tony De Thomasis]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cpsl.ca/news.asp?news=59|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030819072204/http://www.cpsl.ca/news.asp?news=59|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-08-19|title=CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League|date=2003-08-19|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> The new additions added to the roster were Canadian international [[Elvis Thomas (footballer, born 1972)|Elvis Thomas]], [[Matthew Palleschi]], [[Cameron Medwin]], and Jason De Thomasis.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cpsl.ca/gallery/vaughan_sundevils.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030822034258/http://www.cpsl.ca/gallery/vaughan_sundevils.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-08-22|title=CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League|date=2003-08-22|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> The merger proved a success as Vaughan recorded an eight-game undefeated streak and clinched the final playoff in their conference. In the first round they faced [[Toronto Supra]], where they defeated Supra with 4 goals to 3 with Wilson Hugo, Smith, Thomas, and Aundrea Rollins providing the goals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports03/03cpsl2n.htm|title=October 1st, 2003 CPSL Playoff Toronto Supra vs Vaughan Sun Devils|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> In the next round the Sun Devils faced Western Conference champions the [[Hamilton Thunder]], and beat the odds by recording a 2–0 victory to mark their first appearance in the [[CPSL Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports03/03cpsl2p.htm|title=October 4, 2003 CPSL Rogers Cup Semi-Final Hamilton Thunder vs Vaughan Sun Devils|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> Their opponents in the finals were [[Brampton Hitmen]] during the match Vaughan's Chris Turner was ejected from the match which gave Brampton the advantage to win the championship by a score of 1–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports03/03cpsl2q.htm|title=October 5th, 2003 CPSL Rogers Cup Playoffs Final Vaughan Sun Devils vs Brampton Hitmen|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports03/03cpsl6m.htm|title=October 5, 2003 CPSL Rogers Cup Final Brampton vs Vaughan from CPSL website|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> Despite the defeat the merger ushered in a new era for the club in becoming a powerhouse within the CPSL.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cpsl.ca/featuredteam.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041212223436/http://www.cpsl.ca/featuredteam.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=2004-12-12|title=CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League|date=2004-12-12|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref>

Several changes were made in 2004 as the club was renamed the Vaughan Shooters and transferred their home venue to the [[Ontario Soccer Centre]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cpsl.org/news.asp?news=262|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040630192050/http://cpsl.org/news.asp?news=262|url-status=dead|archive-date=2004-06-30|title=CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League|date=2004-06-30|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cpsl.ca/news.asp?news=248|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040529132316/http://cpsl.ca/news.asp?news=248|url-status=dead|archive-date=2004-05-29|title=CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League|date=2004-05-29|access-date=2017-01-01}}</ref> Head coach Benning parted ways in order to accept a position with the [[Canadian Soccer Association|CSA]], and Sam Mederios was named his successor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cpsl.org/news.asp?news=261|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040701081755/http://cpsl.org/news.asp?news=261|url-status=dead|archive-date=2004-07-01|title=CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League|date=2004-07-01|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cpsl.org/gallery/vaughan_shooters.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040704110646/http://cpsl.org/gallery/vaughan_shooters.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=2004-07-04|title=CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League|date=2004-07-04|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> Vaughan also established an affiliation with two youth clubs Woodbridge Italia and Vaughan Soccer Club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports04/04cpsl08.htm|title=May 17, 2004 CPSL preview (from CPSL web site)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> For the second straight year the Shooters clinched the final playoff berth in their conference with the third best offensive and defensive record. In the preliminary round of the playoffs they faced the [[Metro Lions]] and blitz them 5–3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports04/04cpsl2a.htm|title=October 5, 2004 CPSL Quarterfinal Metro Lions vs Vaughan Shooters (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> The second round was a similar outcome where Vaughan defeat the Eastern Conference champions Toronto Supra 4–1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports04/04cpsl2d.htm|title=October 9, 2004 CPSL Rogers Cup Semi-Final game Toronto Supra vs Vaughan Shooters (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> The championship finals featured Vaughan against Toronto Croatia, where the Shooters fell 4–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports04/04cpsl2j.htm|title=October 11, 2004 CPSL Rogers Cup Final Vaughan Shooters vs Toronto Croatia (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports04/04cpsl2k.htm|title=October 11, 2004 CPSL Rogers Cup Finals Vaughan Shooters vs Toronto Croatia (from CPSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref>

In 2005, [[Carmine Isacco]] was given head coach responsibilities and brought in [[Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team|Saint Kitts and Nevis]] international [[Darryl Gomez]], [[Stuart Black (soccer)|Stuart Black]], and Brian Bowes. Throughout the season Vaughan consolidated their status as a powerhouse by claiming their first piece of silverware the Eastern Conference title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05cpwk21.htm|title=October 4, 2005 CPSL Week 20 Standings (Amended) (end of Regular Season)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> Vaughan achieved a team best by posting the best offensive and defensive record. As division champions they received an automatic bye to the semifinals, where they thrashed Toronto Croatia by a score of 4–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05cpsl2g.htm|title=October 8, 2005 CPSL Vaughan Shooters vs Toronto Croatia (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05cpsl2k.htm|title=October 8, 2005 CPSL Championship Semi-finals (from CPSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> In their third championship final appearance they faced the [[Brampton United|Oakville Blue Devils]], but once again fell short 2–1 in extra time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05cpsl2m.htm|title=October 10, 2005 CPSL Vaughan Shooters vs Oakville Blue Devils (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref> At the conclusion of the season the league honored Desmond Humphrey with the [[Canadian Soccer League MVP Award|CPSL MVP award]], and Tony De Thomasis with the CPSL President award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05cpsl2n.htm|title=October 10, 2005 CPSL Award Winners (from CPSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-28}}</ref>

===  First championship and consistent playoff appearances (2006–2013) ===
On September 15, 2005, the league announced the creation of the International Division for the 2006 season with Vaughan joining the division as Italia Shooters in order to represent and to celebrate the club's strong [[Italian Canadians|Italian]] heritage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports05/05cpsl1c.htm|title=September 15, 2005 CPSL Press Conference--Launch of International Division (from CPSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-29}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports06/06cpsl02.htm|title=Dec 23, 2005 CPSL Holiday Season News Update (from CPSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-29}}</ref> Further changes were made in the managerial office with team owner De Thomasis undertaking the coaching duties. Italia managed to acquire a postseason berth by finishing third in a highly competitive division. The club received some luck early on in the playoffs as they advanced to the next round by a forfeit from the Brampton Stallions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports06/06cpsl3m.htm|title=October 1, 2006 CSL Quarterfinal results (from CSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-29}}</ref> Their opponents in the semifinals were Toronto Croatia, and with a goal from Jason De Thomasis they reached the championship final for the fourth consecutive year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports06/06cpsl3v.htm|title=October 7, 2006 CSL summary of Semi-Final games (from CSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-29}}</ref> Their opposition were the International Division champions [[Serbian White Eagles FC]]  a team where the majority of players had European experience.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports06/06cpsl3y.htm|title=October 12, 2006 CSL Playoff Final pre-game story (from CSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-29}}</ref> During the match Italia performed the miracle needed at [[Esther Shiner Stadium]] from a lone goal from [[Anthony Adur]] to claim their first CSL Championship in a 1–0 victory.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports06/06cpsl3w.htm|title=October 15, 2006 CSL Playoff Final Serbian White Eagles vs Italia Shooters (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports06/06cpsl3z.htm|title=October 15, 2006 CSL Playoff Final Serbian White Eagles vs Italia Shooters (from CSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-29}}</ref> De Thomasis was recognized with the CSL Coach of the Year award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports06/06cpsl4b.htm|title=October 22, 2006 CSL Award Winners (from CSL press release)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-29}}</ref>

For the 2007 season Italia finished third in their division with the third best offensive record, and maintained the best defensive record. Unfortunately Italia failed to defend their championship after losing 3–0 to [[Trois-Rivières Attak]] in the first round of the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports07/07csl144.htm|title=October 13, 2007 CSL Quarter Final Trois-Rivieres Attak vs Italia Shooters (from CSL media release)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/1435053-trois-rivieres-ends-shooters-dreams/|title=Trois-Rivieres ends Shooters' dreams|last=YorkRegion.com|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=24 October 2007 |access-date=2016-11-30}}</ref> In preparations for the coming 2008 season the club hired Vito Colanglo as general manager and moved their home venue to Joan of Arc Turf Field.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/1440991-colangelo-new-gm/|title=Colangelo new GM|last=YorkRegion.com|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=27 February 2008 |access-date=2016-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/1451839-shooters-have-new-weapon-ready-for-2008-season/|title=Shooters have new weapon ready for 2008 season|last=YorkRegion.com|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=3 April 2008 |access-date=2016-11-30}}</ref> The organization also reached an agreement with the [[Toronto Lynx]] of the [[Premier Development League]] in order to develop and break players into the professional ranks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports08/08csl003.htm|title=February 5, 2008 CSL New-Look Canadian Soccer League (from CSL media release)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-30}}</ref> Isacco was brought back in to manage the squad and strengthened the roster with [[David Diplacido]], [[Frank Jonke]], [[Rick Titus (soccer)|Rick Titus]], [[Marco Terminesi]], [[Jamaal Smith]], [[Murphy Wiredu]], [[Jon Paul Piques]], and Richard Asante.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports08/08csl006.htm|title=May 13, 2008 Canadian Soccer League (CSL) Press Conference (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-30}}</ref> The additions paid off as Italia secured their second division title and had the best offensive record. In the quarterfinals the Shooters defeated [[Brampton Lions FC]] 1–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports08/08csl079.htm|title=October 10, 2008 CSL Quarterfinal Italia Shooters vs Brampton Lions (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/1425948-shooters-on-way-to-semifinals/|title=Shooters on way to semifinals|last=YorkRegion.com|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=15 October 2008 |access-date=2016-11-30}}</ref> Their playoff run came to a conclusion in the next round against Serbia, where the White Eagles defeated them 3–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/1455467-shooters-out-of-league-action/|title=Shooters out of league action|last=YorkRegion.com|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=23 October 2008 |access-date=2016-11-30}}</ref>
[[File:Italia Shooters 2006.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Italia Shooters celebrating CSL Championship in 2006.]]
In 2009, Woodbridge S.C., and Unionville S.C. became associated with Italia and operated as the club's reserve teams in the CSL Reserve Division.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports09/09csl007.htm|title=May 12, 2009 CSL Press Conference part 1 (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref> In the regular season the Shooters had a mediocre season, but still managed to clinch a postseason berth by finishing third in their division. In the postseason Italia revived their team performance by defeating St. Catharines in a two-game series with 7–1 goals on aggregate.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports09/09csl119.htm|title=September 23, 2009 CSL Quarter Final St Catharines Wolves vs Italia Shooters (from CSL media release)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports09/09csl131.htm|title=October 4, 2009 CSL Quarter Final Italia Shooters vs St Catharines Wolves (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref> In the next round they faced the National Division champions Trois-Rivieres where in both games they tied the series 4–4 on aggregate with the Attak scoring the winning goal in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports09/09csl135.htm|title=October 18, 2009 CSL weekend semi-final games (from CSL media release)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref> The CSL administration restructured the league by combining both divisions to form the CSL First Division. As a result of the changes the club changed its name to York Region Shooters, reflecting the previous merger in 2003 and the larger area of [[York Region]] the club has played in and represents.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports/10csl013.htm|title=May 4, 2010 CSL Press Conference (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref> [[Filipe Bento]] took over the reign of head coach and clinched the club's third regular season championship by finishing first in the standings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/1444761-york-shooters-take-top-spot/|title=York Shooters take top spot|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|date=12 October 2010 }}</ref> Their postseason journey came to an abrupt end after losing 3–1 on goals on aggregate to Toronto Croatia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/1463255-york-ousted-from-soccer-playoffs/|title=York ousted from soccer playoffs|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|date=18 October 2010 }}</ref> At the conclusion of the season De Thomasis received the Harry Paul Gauss award, while Titus was awarded the CSL Defender of the Year award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports/10csl176.htm|title=October 31, 2010 CSL Finals--Award Winners (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>

During the 2011 and 2012 seasons York Region went through the services of Brian Bowes, and John Pacione as head coaches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://yorkregionshooters.com/pro-team|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120711002058/http://yorkregionshooters.com/pro-team|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-07-11|title=Pro Team {{!}} York Region Shooters|date=2012-07-11|access-date=2016-12-02}}</ref> Notable players around that period were [[Taylor Lord]], [[Carlos Rivas Godoy|Carlos Riva]], [[Dino Gardner]], [[Adrian Butters]], [[Julian Uccello]], and [[Taurean Manders]]. The Shooters qualified for the postseason for both seasons.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/1426634-york-shooters-secure-playoff-berth/|title=York Shooters secure playoff berth|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|date=19 September 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/1436068-draw-gives-york-shooters-playoff-berth/|title=Draw gives York Shooters playoff berth|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|date=17 September 2012 }}</ref> In 2011, York defeated regular season champions [[SC Toronto]] in the quarterfinals, but were defeated in the second round by Toronto Croatia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports11/11csl176.htm|title=October 9, 2011 CSL--York Region Shooters vs SC Toronto Quarterfinal (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-12-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports11/11csl192.htm|title=October 23, 2011 CSL--details on Sunday's games (from CSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-12-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/1424853-york-squad-shot-down-in-soccer-semis/|title=York squad shot down in soccer semis|date=24 October 2011 }}</ref> While in 2012, York Region defeated [[Windsor Stars|Windsor Star]] in the first round only to be eliminated in the next round against [[Montreal Impact Academy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports12/12csl146.htm|title=October 14, 2012 CSL Quarterfinals--details from Sunday's games (from CSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-12-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports12/12csl150.htm|title=October 21, 2012 CSL Semi-finals--details of Sunday's games (from CSL website)|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-12-02}}</ref> York Region finished the 2013 season on a positive note by finishing second in the standings with Jamaican internationals [[Richard West (footballer)|Richard West]], and [[Richard Edwards (footballer)|Richard Edwards]] being added to the roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.com/teams/york.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130828153429/http://canadiansoccerleague.com/teams/york.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-08-28|title=Canadian Soccer League|date=2013-08-28|access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/4144076-york-shooters-finish-second/|title=York Shooters finish second|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=7 October 2013 |publisher=YorkRegion.com|access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref> Their opposition in the playoffs were London City where York Region lost the match in a penalty shootout.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports13/13csl133.htm|title=October 11, 2013 CSL Quarterfinal--York Region Shooters vs London City (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/4154589-shooters-bounced-from-playoffs-on-penalty-kicks-in-vaughan/|title=Shooters bounced from playoffs on penalty kicks in Vaughan|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=12 October 2013 |publisher=YorkRegion.com|access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref>

===  Undefeated season and league dominance (2014–2017) ===
The 2014 season was a historic season for the franchise as the club achieved an undefeated season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/4873723-shooters-clinch-soccer-title/|title=Shooters clinch soccer title|last=YorkRegion.com|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=22 September 2014 |access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/4898940-york-region-shooters-complete-unbeaten-season/|title=York Region Shooters complete unbeaten season|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=6 October 2014 |publisher=YorkRegion.com|access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref> Becoming the third club in the league's history to reach this milestone the others being Toronto Olympians, and the [[Ottawa Wizards]]. In the postseason York Region eliminated Brampton United by a score of 3–0 in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/4912218-york-region-shooters-advance-to-semis-extend-unbeaten-streak-to-19/|title=York Region Shooters advance to semis, extend unbeaten streak to 19|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=13 October 2014 |publisher=YorkRegion.com|access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref> In the semifinal the Shooters defeated [[North York Astros]] from a single goal from Hector Mackie.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/4923265-york-region-shooters-qualify-for-canadian-soccer-league-final/|title=York Region Shooters qualify for Canadian Soccer League final|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=20 October 2014 |publisher=YorkRegion.com|access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref> After a 5–4 victory in a penalty shootout York Region defeated Toronto Croatia to claim their second CSL Championship, and completed the entire season undefeated.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/4945653-york-region-shooters-win-canadian-soccer-league-title-in-penalty-kicks/|title=York Region Shooters win Canadian Soccer League title in penalty kicks|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=27 October 2014 |publisher=YorkRegion.com|access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports14/14csl016.htm|title=October 26, 2014 CSL Final--York Region Shooters vs Toronto Croatia (by Rocket Robin)|last=Glover|first=Robin|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref> For their efforts the CSL awarded former York Region player Darryl Gomez with the CSL Coach of the Year award, and Adrian Ibanez with the CSL D2 Goalkeeper of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/2014-second-division-awards/|title=2014 Second Division Awards {{!}} Canadian Soccer League|website=canadiansoccerleague.ca|access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref> York Region also established a working relationship with Winstars Soccer Academy, which served as a reserve team in the CSL Second Division.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports14/14csl010.htm|title=April 25, 2014 CSL--Winning Winstars Enter The CSL...Strong player development partnership with YRS (from CSL website)|last=Adamson|first=Stan|website=www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref> In November 2014, former [[Jong Ajax]] coach [[Bob de Klerk]] was appointed the Technical Director for the club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/the-csl-is-changing-player-development-trend-will-reap-benefits-in-years-to-come/|title = THE CSL IS CHANGING.....player development trend will reap benefits for years to come|date = 7 November 2014}}</ref>

York Region had a solid 2015 season by securing a postseason berth by finishing third in the standings with the second best offensive record.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/5606903-york-region-shooters-kick-off-season-sunday-against-toronto-croatia/|title=York Region Shooters kick off season Sunday against Toronto Croatia|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=7 May 2015 |publisher=YorkRegion.com|access-date=2016-12-04}}</ref> Notable imports brought in were [[Steven McDougall]], [[Aleksandar Stojanovski]], [[David Schipper]],  [[Ashton Bennett]], [[Wilson Martinez]], and Adrian Pena. The Shooters faced [[Burlington SC (Canadian Soccer League)|Burlington SC]] in the quarterfinals and advanced to the next round after a 4–2 victory.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/5955772-league-leading-scorer-leads-york-region-shooters-to-victory/|title=League-leading scorer leads York Region Shooters to victory|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=12 October 2015 |publisher=YorkRegion.com|access-date=2016-12-04}}</ref> Their playoff journey came to a conclusion after losing 3–2 to Toronto Croatia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/its-a-toronto-croatia-vs-waterloo-championship-final-waterloo-hosts-milton-for-div-2-title/|title=IT'S A TORONTO CROATIA vs WATERLOO CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL….Waterloo hosts Milton for Div 2 title {{!}} Canadian Soccer League|last=Adamson|first=Stan|website=canadiansoccerleague.ca|date=19 October 2015|access-date=2016-12-04}}</ref> At the CSL awards banquet Richard West received the [[CSL Golden Boot]], while Cyndy De Thomasis was honored with the Harry Paul Gauss award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/2015-first-division-awards/|title=2015 First Division Awards {{!}} Canadian Soccer League|website=canadiansoccerleague.ca|access-date=2016-12-04}}</ref>

The Shooter's roster was strengthened for the 2016 season with the additions of [[Hayden Fitzwilliams]], [[Nicholas Lindsay]],  Halburto Harris, David Guzman, Shawn Brown, and the return of Anthony Adur.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/york-region-shooters/#clubdata|title=York Region Shooters {{!}} Canadian Soccer League|website=canadiansoccerleague.ca|date=27 June 2014|access-date=2016-12-04}}</ref> The season marked another achievement for the York Region club as they captured their fifth regular season championship, thus establishing a CSL record for most regular season titles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/6903234-york-region-shooters-end-csl-regular-season-in-1st-place-with-4-1-win/|title=York Region Shooters end CSL regular season in 1st place with 4-1 win|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=10 October 2016 |publisher=YorkRegion.com|access-date=2016-12-04}}</ref> They also achieved a team milestone by recording their best defensive record allowing only 10 goals a record not matched since the [[Ottawa Wizards]] in the [[2003 Canadian Professional Soccer League season|2003 CPSL season]]. In their playoff run the Maple-based club defeated [[Milton SC]]  5–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/6914425-york-region-shooters-rout-milton-sc-advance-to-csl-championship-semis/|title=York Region Shooters rout Milton SC, advance to CSL Championship semis|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=17 October 2016 |access-date=2016-12-04}}</ref> In the semifinal the Shooters suffered a crushing 2–1 defeat in a penalty shootout to [[Hamilton City SC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/sports-story/6926631-york-region-shooters-downed-in-csl-championship-semis-by-hamilton-city/|title=York Region Shooters downed in CSL Championship semis by Hamilton City|last=Hayakawa|first=Michael|website=www.yorkregion.com|date=24 October 2016 |publisher=YorkRegion.com|access-date=2016-12-04}}</ref> Meanwhile, in the Second Division their reserve team captured their first CSL D2 Championship after defeating [[Toronto Atomic FC|Toronto Atomic B]] by a score of 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/york-region-capture-second-division-title-entertaining-2-1-victory-in-extra-time/|title=YORK REGION RESERVES CAPTURE SECOND DIVISION TITLE……entertaining 2-1 victory in extra time {{!}} Canadian Soccer League|last=Adamson|first=Stan|website=canadiansoccerleague.ca|date=23 October 2016|access-date=2016-12-04}}</ref>

The Shooters won the [[2017 Canadian Soccer League season]] championship for a third time with a 5–4 penalty shoot-out win over [[Scarborough SC]] after a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/york-region-wins-csl-championship-fc-ukraine-united-defeats-burlington-for-second-division-title/|title = YORK REGION WINS CSL CHAMPIONSHIP.....FC Ukraine United defeats Burlington for Second Division title|date = October 2017}}</ref>

== Roster ==
{{Updated|June 14, 2022|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Canadian Soccer League |url=https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/york-region-shooters/ |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=Canadian Soccer League |date=27 June 2014 |language=en-US}}</ref>}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=FW|name=Hassan Abdulmumini}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=DF|name=Faris Abubaker}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=GUY|pos=FW|name=[[Shaq Agard]]}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=CAN|pos=MF|name=Devonte Brown}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=FW|name=Darren Chambers}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=DF|name=Sabree Doka}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=GK|name=Luke Ewen}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=MF|name=Amjad Faragallh}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=MF|name=Augusto Flores}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=GK|name=Daniel Gosciniak}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=GK|name=Trae Green}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=MF|name=Osman	Hussein}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=DF|name=Abubahar Hussein}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=MF|name=Mustapha Kuru}}
{{fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=DF|name=Gabriel Lima}}
{{Fs player|no=|nat=|pos=DF|name=Carlex Mbobda}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=MF|name=Mahmoud Mehdi}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=MF|name=Sadrettin Memedovski}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=MF|name=Zuheib Mohamed}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=DF|name=Odilon Nguemou}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=DF|name=Luis Nieves}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=GK|name=Gieson Njehia}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=MF|name=Michael Nwobosi}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=DF|name=Ridwan Saka}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=FW|name=Gianpiero Sansonetti}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=DF|name=Haji Shee}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=FW|name=Armaan Somani}}
{{Fs player|no=—|nat=|pos=FW|name=Jacob	Yankey}}
{{Fs end}}

== Crest ==
[[File:Italia Shooters logo.gif|thumb|right|The crest used from 2006 till 2009]]
The club's first crest was created in 2003 and used until 2005. In 2006, with the introduction of the International Division the club joined the division, and modified the team's crest and jerseys to represent the Italian community within the York Region.<ref name=":0" />

The new club badge mirrored those of the Italy national team. It consisted of [[Shield (heraldry)|shield]] badge with the [[Italian Flag|Italian flag]] on it with the club's name written above it. After the reformatting of the National and International Divisions into the First Division the Shooters changed the team crest and name in order to represent the entire York Region territory. The new modern crest is shaped as a shield badge with a blue and gold background with the name of the club placed in the center with three stars above it.

==Seasons== 
=== First team ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
!Season
!League
!Teams
!{{tooltip|Record|Wins, draws, losses}}
!Rank
!Playoffs
!Ref
|-
|[[2003 Canadian Professional Soccer League season|2003]]
|rowspan="3"|[[Canadian Professional Soccer League (1998–2005)|Canadian Professional Soccer League]] (Eastern Conference) 
|13
|7–7–4
|3rd
|Finals
|<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=CPSL 1998 to 2005 |url=https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CPSL_1998_to_2005-1.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829233632/https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CPSL_1998_to_2005-1.pdf |archive-date=August 29, 2021 |access-date=June 4, 2022 }}</ref>
|-
|[[2004 Canadian Professional Soccer League season|2004]]
|11
|11–5–4
|3rd
|Finals
|<ref name=":1" />
|-
|[[2005 Canadian Professional Soccer League season|2005]]
|12
|16–3–3
|bgcolor="B3B7FF"|1st
|Finals
|<ref name=":1" />
|-
|[[2006 Canadian Soccer League season|2006]]
|rowspan="4"|[[Canadian Professional Soccer League (1998–2005)|Canadian Soccer League]] (International Division) 
|12
|8–9–5
|3rd
|bgcolor="FFEBAD"|Champions 
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 CSL season |url=https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2006CSL_Season-1.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823204416/https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2006CSL_Season-1.pdf |archive-date=August 23, 2021 |access-date=June 5, 2022 }}</ref>
|-
|[[2007 Canadian Soccer League season|2007]]
|10
|11–7–4
|3rd
|Quarterfinals 
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 CSL season |url=https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2007CSL_Season-1.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829224629/https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2007CSL_Season-1.pdf |archive-date=August 29, 2021 |access-date=June 5, 2022 }}</ref>
|-
|[[2008 Canadian Soccer League season|2008]]
|11
|13–3–6
|bgcolor="B3B7FF"|1st
|Semifinals 
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 CSL season |url=https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2008CLS-1.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823211201/https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2008CLS-1.pdf |archive-date=August 23, 2021 |access-date=June 5, 2022 }}</ref>
|-
|[[2009 Canadian Soccer League season|2009]]
|10
|7–4–7
|3rd
|Semifinals 
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 CSL season |url=https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2009CLS_Season-1.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823211514/https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2009CLS_Season-1.pdf |archive-date=August 23, 2021 |access-date=June 5, 2022 }}</ref>
|-
|[[2010 Canadian Soccer League season|2010]]
|rowspan="8"|[[Canadian Soccer League]] (First Division) 
|13
|13–7–4
|bgcolor="B3B7FF"|1st
|Quarterfinals 
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 CSL season |url=https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2010CLS_Season-1.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823211616/https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2010CLS_Season-1.pdf |archive-date=August 23, 2021 |access-date=June 4, 2022 }}</ref>
|-
|[[2011 Canadian Soccer League season|2011]]
|14
|12–6–8
|8th
|Semifinals 
|<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |title=CSL First Division Standings |url=https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/csl-first-division-standings/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501223704/https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/csl-first-division-standings/ |archive-date=May 1, 2021 |access-date=November 21, 2021 |website=canadiansoccerleague.ca}}</ref>
|-
|[[2012 Canadian Soccer League season|2012]]
|16
|9–11–2
|5th
|Semifinals 
|<ref name=":02" />
|-
|[[2013 Canadian Soccer League season|2013]]
|12
|15–2–5
|5th
|Quarterfinals 
|<ref name=":02" />
|- 
|[[2014 Canadian Soccer League season|2014]]
|10
|13–5–0
|bgcolor="B3B7FF"|1st
|bgcolor="FFEBAD"|Champions 
|<ref name=":02" />
|-
|[[2015 Canadian Soccer League season|2015]]
|12
|13–1–8
|3rd
|Semifinals
|<ref name=":02" />
|-
|[[2016 Canadian Soccer League season|2016]]
|8
|16–3–2
|bgcolor="B3B7FF"|1st
|Semifinals
|<ref name=":02" />
|-
|[[2017 Canadian Soccer League season|2017]]
|8
|9–3–2
|3rd
|bgcolor="FFEBAD"|Champions 
|<ref name=":02" />
|-
|[[2022 Canadian Soccer League season|2022]]
|[[Canadian Soccer League]]
|6
|5–3–2
|2nd
|Semifinals
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Standings |url=https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/csl-standings/ |access-date=2022-08-27 |website=Canadian Soccer League |language=en-US}}</ref>
|}

=== Second team ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
!Season
!League
!Teams
!{{tooltip|Record|Wins, draws, losses}}
!Rank
!Playoffs
!Ref
|-
|[[2008 Canadian Soccer League season|2008]]
|rowspan="2"|[[Canadian Soccer League]] (Reserve Division) 
|5
|12–1–3
|bgcolor="B3B7FF"|1st
|bgcolor="FFEBAD"|Champions 
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 Reserve Division standings |url=http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/page.php?page_id=7782 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218054554/http://canadiansoccerleague.ca/page.php?page_id=7782 |archive-date=18 February 2009 |access-date=19 January 2025 |website=canadiansoccerleague.ca}}</ref>
|-
|[[2010 Canadian Soccer League season|2010]]
|11
|8–3–4
|4th
|Finals
|
|-
|[[2011 Canadian Soccer League season|2011]]
|rowspan="6"|[[Canadian Soccer League]] (Second Division)
|14
|9–4–6
|3rd
|Quarterfinals
|
|-
|[[2012 Canadian Soccer League season|2012]]
|12
|7–3–6
|7th
|Semifinals
|
|-
|[[2013 Canadian Soccer League season|2013]]
|9
|5–5–6
|7th
|Semifinals
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 CSL Second Division |url=https://ca.soccerway.com/national/canada/reserve-league/2013/regular-season/r23552/ |access-date=10 January 2025 |website=ca.soccerway.com}}</ref>
|-
|[[2014 Canadian Soccer League season|2014]]
|9
|7–5–4
|3rd
|Quarterfinals
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 CSL Second Division |url=https://ca.soccerway.com/national/canada/reserve-league/2014/regular-season/r25143/ |access-date=10 January 2025 |website=ca.soccerway.com}}</ref>
|-
|[[2015 Canadian Soccer League season|2015]]
|10
|11–1–6
|2nd
|Quarterfinals
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 CSL Second Division |url=https://ca.soccerway.com/national/canada/reserve-league/2015/regular-season/r31191/ |access-date=10 January 2025 |website=ca.soccerway.com}}</ref>
|-
|[[2016 Canadian Soccer League season|2016]]
|6
|5–3–7
|4th
|bgcolor="FFEBAD"|Champions 
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 CSL Second Division |url=https://ca.soccerway.com/national/canada/reserve-league/2016/regular-season/r35077/ |access-date=10 January 2025 |website=ca.soccerway.com}}</ref>
|}

==Head coaches== 
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
* [[Dave Benning]] (2003–2004)
* Sam Mederios (2004)
* [[Carmine Isacco]] (2005–2006)
* [[Tony De Thomasis]] (2006–2007)
* [[Carmine Isacco]] (2008)
* Roberto Pugliese (2009) 
{{col-2}} 
* [[Filipe Bento]] (2010–2011) 
* [[Brian Bowes]] (2011) 
* John Pacione (2012–2013) 
* [[Darryl Gomez]] (2014) 
* [[Tony De Thomasis]] (2015–2017) 
* Sam Mederios (2022)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-02 |title=A More Balanced CSL for 2022........Schedule change announced for June 18 |url=https://canadiansoccerleague.ca/a-more-balanced-csl-for-2022-schedule-change-announced-for-june-18/ |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=Canadian Soccer League |language=en-US}}</ref>
{{col-end}}

==Venues==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year(s)
!Venue
!Location
|-
|2003–2004
|[[Dufferin District Field]]
|[[Thornhill, Ontario]], Canada
|-
|2004–2006 
|[[Ontario Soccer Centre]]
|[[Vaughan, Ontario]], Canada
|-
|2007–2017
|[[St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School|St. Joan Of Arc Turf Field]]
|[[Maple, Ontario]], Canada
|-
|}

==Honours ==
'''York Region Shooters'''
*[[Canadian Soccer League championship final|CSL Championship]]: [[2006 Canadian Soccer League season|2006]], [[2014 Canadian Soccer League season|2014]], [[2017 Canadian Soccer League season|2017]] 
*[[Canadian Soccer League]] First Division: [[2010 Canadian Soccer League season|2010]], [[2014 Canadian Soccer League season|2014]], [[2016 Canadian Soccer League season|2016]] 
*[[Canadian Soccer League]] International Division: [[2008 Canadian Soccer League season|2008]] 
*[[Canadian Soccer League|Canadian Professional Soccer League]] Eastern Conference: [[2005 Canadian Professional Soccer League season|2005]] 
*[[Canadian Soccer League championship final|CPSL Championship]] runner-up: [[2003 Canadian Professional Soccer League season|2003]], [[2004 Canadian Professional Soccer League season|2004]], [[2005 Canadian Professional Soccer League season|2005]] 
'''York Region Shooters II''' 

* [[Canadian Soccer League championship final|CSL II Championship]]: [[2016 Canadian Soccer League season|2016]] 
* [[Canadian Soccer League]] Reserve Division: [[2008 Canadian Soccer League season|2008]]

== Notable players ==
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'''Canada''' 
* [[Anthony Adur]] {{small|(2006, 2016)}} 
* [[Stuart Black (soccer)|Stuart Black]] {{small|(2005)}} 
* [[Joseph Di Chiara]] {{small|(2010)}}
* [[David Diplacido]] {{small|(2008)}} 
* [[Dino Gardner]] {{small|(2011, 2014–17)}}
* [[Willy Giummarra]] {{small|(2003)}}
* [[Frank Jonke]] {{small|(2008)}} 
* [[Nicholas Lindsay]] {{small|(2016)}} 
* [[Taylor Lord]] {{small|(2011)}} 
* [[Cameron Medwin]] {{small|(2003–05)}} 
* [[Evan Milward]] {{small|(2006)}}
* [[Matthew O'Connor (soccer)|Matthew O'Connor]] {{small|(2007, 2010)}} 
* [[Matthew Palleschi]] {{small|(2003–05, 2008)}} 
* [[Vince Petrasso]] {{small|(2010)}} 
* [[Jon Paul Piques]] {{small|(2008)}} 
* [[Carlos Rivas Godoy]] {{small|(2011–12)}} 
* [[Bayete Smith]] {{small|(2003)}}
* [[Marco Terminesi]] {{small|(2008)}} 
* [[Elvis Thomas (footballer, born 1972)|Elvis Thomas]] {{small|(2003)}} 
* [[Julian Uccello]] {{small|(2012)}} 
* [[Gil Vainshtein]] 
* [[Murphy Wiredu]] {{small|(2008)}}
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'''Bermuda'''  
* [[Taurean Manders]] {{small|(2012)}}
'''Dominican Republic''' 
* [[Wilson Martínez]] {{small|(2013–14)}}
'''Guyana''' 
* [[Adrian Butters]] {{small|(2011, 2016)}} 
* [[Konata Mannings]] {{small|(2007)}} 
* [[Jamaal Smith]] {{small|(2008)}} 
* [[Jelani Smith]] {{small|(2008)}}
'''Jamaica''' 
* [[Ashton Bennett]] {{small|(2015-)}} 
* [[Kavin Bryan]] {{small|(2017)}} 
* [[Richard Edwards (footballer)|Richard Edwards]] {{small|(2013–17)}} 
* [[Camaal Reid]] {{small|(2016–17)}} 
* [[Richard West (footballer)|Richard West]] {{small|(2013–17)}} 
* [[Odain Simpson (footballer)|Odain Simpson]] {{small|(2015–17)}} 
'''Macedonia''' 
* [[Aleksandar Stojanovski]] {{small|(2015–17)}} 
'''Saint Kitts and Nevis''' 
* [[Darryl Gomez]] {{small|(2005, 2009–10, 2012–13)}}
'''Trinidad and Tobago''' 
* [[Hayden Fitzwilliams]] {{small|(2016)}} 
* [[Rick Titus (soccer)|Rick Titus]] {{small|(2008–10)}} 
* [[Jonathan Westmaas]] {{small|(2003, 2010)}}
'''United States of America''' 
* [[David Schipper]] {{small|(2015–17)}} 
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==References==
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==External links==
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* {{official website|http://yorkregionshooters.com/}}

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