2016 Canadian Soccer League season
The 2016 Canadian Soccer League season (known as the Givova Canadian Soccer League for sponsorship reasons) was the 19th season under the Canadian Soccer League name. The first match of the season was played on May 21, 2016, and ended on October 30, 2016. The season concluded with Serbian White Eagles claiming their second CSL Championship by defeating expansion franchise Hamilton City SC by a score of 2-1. In the Second Division, the York Region Shooters B defeated Toronto Atomic FC B 2-1. During the regular season, York Region claimed their fifth regular-season title and 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 CPSL season. Meanwhile, SC Waterloo acquired their third Second Division regular-season title.
| Season | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 21 – October 9 (regular season) October 15 – October 30 (playoffs) |
| Champions | York Region Shooters (First Division regular season) Serbian White Eagles (First Division playoffs, 2nd title) |
| Matches played | 84 |
| Goals scored | 269 (3.2 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Serhiy Ivlyev (15) |
| Biggest home win | Serbian White Eagles 4-1 FC Ukraine United (June 17, 2016) |
| Biggest away win | Milton SC 3-6 FC Ukraine United (October 9, 2016) |
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