Overview

An elite, year-round program designed to develop and challenge young athletes in a high-performance environment. Players train with experienced coaches following the Canada Soccer and Ontario Soccer Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) model, building technical quality, game intelligence, resilience and character.

Through structured training, sanctioned league competition, and clear progression, players sharpen their first touch, speed of play, decision-making, and tactical understanding, while developing discipline, teamwork and a strong work ethic.

Development Philosophy

• LTPD-aligned: We follow Canada Soccer & Ontario Soccer guidelines across the Four Corners—technical, physical, psychological, social.

• Principles of Play: We coach the principles that drive success in 11v11 (shape, width/height, support, pressing/cover/balance, transition moments).

• Not a futsal club: During the indoor season we continue to train full-field at Lamport, while using futsal as a chapter in the development pathway to sharpen ball control, quick decisions and competitiveness.

• Holistic athlete: High ball technique, endurance/physicality and game strategy are trained consistently.

Year-Round Competition Pathway

Outdoor 2025 (JPL &PCSL) → Futsal (TPFL) → Outdoor 2026 (TSA)

• Outdoor (Aug–Sept): Competition and applied tactics on the full field.

• Transition (mid–late Sept → Oct): Pre-season training and new-team formation. If Lamport’s bubble is being installed, we may train at Toronto West to avoid a break.

• Indoor Futsal (Oct → Apr): High-tempo, technical league play to accelerate ball mastery and speed of play.

• Outdoor Return (Spring): Transfer sharper skills back to full-field competition.

League Competition (Indoor 2025–26)

• League: Toronto Premier Futsal League (TPFL) — TSA-sanctioned

• Season: October 26, 2025 → April 2026

• Format: 18 league games, every Sunday

• Venues:

  • Westview Centennial Secondary School

  • C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute

  • Emery Collegiate Institute

  • West Humber Collegiate Institute

• Why TPFL: Significantly better organized (clear scheduling, refereeing, competition structure).

• Opponents (examples): Jets, High Park, Boca Juniors, Toronto Azzurri, Cherry Beach, Rustic, NYFC, CTSA Titans, Futsal Club Toronto, East Gwillimbury, North York Academy, MSC Boys, USC Karpaty, and more.

Training Schedule

• Pre-Season (mid-September): Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri, 5–6pm

• Indoor Season (starting November): Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu, 5–6pm

• Primary Location: Lamport Stadium (full-field training continues indoors)

• Contingency (bubble install): Toronto West fields for a few weeks to maintain continuity

Special Events & Tournaments

• Club Night – Sept 14: Ball kids, sideline warm-ups, centre-circle scarves, national flag bearers, halftime mini-games, and player walkouts.

• U8 Umoja Cup – Sept 27 @ Lamport: Festival-style afternoon event.

• Older Teams: End-of-season away tournament possibility via TPFL collaboration (subject to roster commitment).

Competitive Pathway & Licensing

• Umoja is advancing through Canada Soccer’s Club Licensing Program. Ontario Soccer has targeted October 2025 to complete its internal reorganization, after which our licensing application is set to be prioritized—positioning Umoja to register for the 2026 provincial outdoor season.

Team Placement (Tryouts & Evaluations)

• Who: New and returning players are assessed before each season.

• How: Open tryouts, ongoing coach evaluations, training attendance, and match performance.

• Criteria: Technical skill, tactical awareness, athletic ability, growth mindset, and commitment.

• Progression: A clear pathway for dedicated players to advance based on performance and development.

Player Commitment & Expectations

• Attendance matters: Consistent participation at training and games is essential for individual growth and team cohesion.

• Standards: Discipline, accountability, communication (notify absences), and coachability.

• Mindset: Compete, learn and support teammates, every session.

Equipment & Kits

• Included in Registration:

  • 1 Training Kit: Under Armour navy jersey, shorts, and socks.

  • 1 Backpack (Under Armour or Adidas) with embroidered player number.

• Not included this season:

  • New game kits and a second training kit are not part of registration.

  • Reason: Umoja will be rolling out a new kit package for the 2026 outdoor season.

• New players: Must purchase their game kit and any additional training kit separately online.

Quick FAQ

Are you becoming a futsal club?
No. Futsal is a development tool. We continue full-field training at Lamport throughout the indoor season and teach principles for 11v11 success.

Why futsal?
It accelerates ball mastery in tight spaces, fast decision-making, and first-touch precision—skills that transfer directly to outdoor play.

Will there be a break between outdoor and indoor?
We aim for no long gap. If the Lamport bubble installation delays access, we’ll train at Toronto West temporarily to keep players active.