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.
The Shooters currently play their home games at the St. Joan of Arc Turf Field in the community of Maple, Ontario, around 12 miles north-east of downtown Toronto. The team's colors are blue and white, mirroring those of the Italian national football team and reflecting the cultural heritage of the club.
Read more about York Region Shooters: History, Crest, Current Squad, Notable Former Players, Year-by-year, Coaching History, Stadiums\Venues, Club\Player Awards
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