Toronto Blizzard facts for kids
| Full name | Toronto Blizzard |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971-1984 |
| Ground | Varsity Stadium |
| Capacity | 22,000 |
The Toronto Blizzard was a professional soccer team from Toronto, Canada. They played in a big league called the North American Soccer League (NASL). The team was active from 1971 until 1984. They played their home games at Varsity Stadium, which could hold 22,000 fans.
Team Names Over Time
The team had a few different names during its history.
- From 1971 to 1974, they were known as the Toronto Metros.
- From 1975 to 1978, their name changed to Toronto Metros-Croatia.
- Finally, from 1979 until the team stopped playing in 1984, they were called the Toronto Blizzard.
Their Journey in the NASL
The Toronto Blizzard, under its different names, had an exciting time in the North American Soccer League. They competed against teams from all over North America.
In 1976, when they were known as the Toronto Metros-Croatia, they had a fantastic season. They played really well and became the NASL Champions! This was a huge win for the team and for soccer in Toronto.
Later, as the Toronto Blizzard, they continued to be a strong team. They made it all the way to the NASL Final two years in a row, in both 1983 and 1984. Even though they didn't win the championship in those years, reaching the final twice showed how talented and determined they were.
The team played many exciting games and helped make soccer more popular in Canada during their time in the league.
