Toronto Falcons (1975–1982)
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Toronto Falcons Soccer Club (Polish: Toronto Sokoły) was a Canadian soccer club founded in 1975 that operated in the National Soccer League (NSL). The team initially operated in Oakville, Ontario under the name Oakville United, then moved to Toronto as the Toronto Falcons. The club's fledgling years were spent in the Second Division of the NSL, and ultimately secured promotion in 1977. Toronto achieved success in the First Division by winning the NSL Cup in 1978, and the regular-season championship in 1980. The Falcons competed in the NSL for eight seasons from 1975 till 1982.
Full name | Toronto Falcons Soccer Club |
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Nickname(s) | Toronto Sokoły |
Founded | 1975 (as Oakville United) |
Dissolved | 1982 |
Stadium | Lamport Stadium |
Capacity | 9,600 |
Owner | Jan & Zdzisław Rygiel |
League | National Soccer League |
The club originally played their home matches at Blakelock High School in Oakville, and following their relocation to Toronto played in Lamport Stadium.