Toronto Lynx Press Release - www.lynxsoccer.com

Thursday, August 21, 2008

TORONTO, ON - The recently completed 2008 United Soccer Leagues season proved to be one of the finest ever for the Toronto Lynx Soccer Club with both the PDL Lynx and W-League Lady Lynx reaching the playoffs.

The Lynx men returned to the playoffs for the first time since the 2000 season at the A-League level, and recorded their first winning season (8-6-2, 26 points) in the same time-frame. The club also recorded their first-ever winning road record, posting a 4-3-1 record away from home, which helped them to a solid third-place finish in the Great Lakes Division, and a trip to the post-season. The team fell to a very tough Cleveland Internationals squad in the first round of the playoffs, but distinguished themselves with a solid effort and laid a solid foundation to build upon for the future. The young players from this season’s squad gained invaluable experience along the way. They will benefit with the successes of the U17 and U20 boys adding to the bright future for the team.

The Lynx and Lady Lynx also reached new levels off the field, through the establishment of the “Lynxfest” community festival program. This season saw the Lynx and Lady Lynx play home games throughout the GTA, with games in Hamilton (Lynx), Pickering (Lady Lynx) and Bolton (Lynx and Lady Lynx). All three inaugural events were successes, with large crowds turning out to see the teams play, and take part in a variety of soccer and community themed events built around the matches. The team intends to expand the program in 2009 and beyond, establishing a true connection to the Southern Ontario soccer community.