The 2009 Ontario Cup draw took place earlier today in the nations's capital, Ottawa, Ontario.  Already being selected to be one of the hosts for the tournament round, the Fusion anxiously awaited to see who they would welcome to the Hydro Fields on July 18th and 19th.

When it was all said and done, the Fusion were drawn into Group 6 and will host the Woodbridge Strikers, Oakville A,  Nepean Octane and the Aurora Stingers.  41 teams in total will battle it out this summer for the provincial title.

When asked his thoughts on the draw, Coach Dave made this comment:  " It's good to see that most of the best teams have decided to enter the tournament this year.  I am very content with the draw and I'd like to welcome the four teams that we will host in Clarington on July 18th and 19th.  We will do our best to put on a great tournament and make sure that we are a first class host.  When asked which group he thought was the toughest; "Either Group 2 or Group 8 but if I had to pick one at this time, I would say Group 2". 

The Fusion could have a preview at what's in store for them as both Woodbridge and Oakville have also entered into the West Niagara tournament. 

To view the draw in its entirety, click on the heading of the article.  The snow has melted, the warm weather is here, let the games begin!

Spilt into two teams, ...

Friday, December 19
Gothia Cup Newsletter December, 2008

Sunday, February 15 Sahlen Sports Park Tournament Schedule Released Rise and Shine!!  The schedule for the Sahlen Sports Park Tournament has just been released and the Fusion will play their first game at 7am!  For full detail please see table below or go to the schedules tab on the left. Saturday February 21, 2009 U12 Girls  Time Home   Away Result  7:00am  Buffalo  Darlington Fusion    7:45am  Erin Mills  EUSA Roach    8:30am  Darlington Fusion  EUSA Roach    9:15am  Erin Mills  Buffalo    10:00am  EUSA Roach  Buffalo    10:45am  Erin Mills  Darlington Fusion   Tuesday, January 6 Time Change to Friday Night Training Sessions Due to a schedule conflict with the Darlington Soccer Clinics, the Friday night training sessions will now be 6:30-8pm.  This time change is effective for January 9, 2008 onwards, Monday, December 1 Fusion 2009 Roster Announced The final tryouts have been completed and when it was all said and done, 17 players have been selected for the 2009 Darlington Fusion.  When asked his thoughts on the final selection process Coach Dave had this to say;" The players made it a very tough decision as they all gave it their best effort at the tryouts.  We made the selections that had the best interest of the team in mind and we feel has put us in the best possible position to succeed.  In my position I can't let personal feelings influence the final player decisions.  I would be doing a disservice to the team if I did.  I'm sure I am their least favourite person right now but I wish nothing but the best in the future, for the players who were released.  To the girls who have been selected to the 2009 squad, congratulations!  I look forward to working with 17 very talented players and having a fun and successful 2009 season".  Congratulations to the following players who were selected: Jessica, Kaitlin, Kelly, Lynsay, Megan, Abby, Braedyn, Mikayla, Kristen, Shea, Kiara, Zoe, Alicia, Mikaela, Mila, Amanda and Picco. Wednesday, November 26 Fusion 2009 Squad to be Announced Saturday, November 29, 2008 And then there were two. Two tryout sessions remain before the Fusion announce their 2009 roster. "This is not going to be an easy decision" replied Coach Dave when asked about the final selections. "Honestly, I wish I could take all 21 players that are currently with us right now. They are all working their butts off in training but the reality is I can’t take them all. It’s really going to come down to who has impressed us the most in the tryouts and if they meet the needs of a team playing in Level 3. No matter what though, all the players should be very proud of themselves. If they don’t make the Fusion, I have no doubt there will be two or three other teams willing to take them in a second."   Good luck to all the players in their attempts to make the 2009 squad. The 2009 roster selections will be announced on the Fusion website Saturday November 29, 2008.   Saturday, November 15 Fusion Program Strong as Eight Invited to Regional Squad Congratulations to the eight Fusion players who were selected and invited to the Regional training squads. Good luck to Mikayla and Kristen who have accepted their invitations and will be attending the Durham Region training sessions. The selection of eight players to the regional squad is a great testament to the strength of the Fusion program. Congratulations also goes out to newcomer Zoe, who is training with the Scarborough Region training squad. Keep up all the hard work ladies!   Friday, October 24 Fall Training and Final Tryouts to Begin November 5, 2008 The Fusion would like to thank all players who attended the open tryouts in early October.  All players who have been invited to the final tryouts, please be advised that they will begin Wednesday, November 5th.  Please check under the Training and Tournaments '08 tab for all the dates, times and locations. Players who are invited to the Regional team meeting on November 5, 2008, will be excused but are expected to attend on the November 7th. The final tryouts are by invitation only.  New players who did not attend the open tryouts and are interested in playing for the Fusion for 2009 must contact Coach Dave Staley @ Staledave@hotmail.com or Manager Lyla Fice @ ficemail@sympatico.ca before attending any session. The final selections for the 2009 squad will be done no later than November 28th.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lyla.   Good Luck to all players trying to make the 2009 squad.        Wednesday, October 1 Coach Dave Speaks About Open Tryouts This Weekend Dear Players and Parents, First off I would like to thank all who have inquired about playing for the Fusion in 2009.  I seem to have some reoccuring concerns and would like to address them here.  This weekend is open tryouts and it is open to any player interested in playing for the Fusion in 2009.  You can still come to this weekend's tryouts even if you did not attend last weekend's session.  This weekend will indentify what players we will invite out to our fall sessions and final tryouts.  The final team selections will be made no later the mid-January 2009.  The earliest anybody can sign with a team, no matter what team you play for is January 1, 2009.  I find it very hard to see why players are being pressured to sign with a team in October.  By inviting potential new players to our fall training, it gives the player and the parents an opportunity to see if the Fusion program is what they really want.  At the same time it gives the coaching staff a chance to see if potential players are a good all around fit for the team.    There are rumours floating around that the Fusion have already selected the 2009 team and any spots open have already been promised to players.  This is absolutely false!  I have never gone out and recruited players from other teams and am not interested in doing so.  I will not make promises of playing time or other promises just to secure a player on my team.  I only select from players  who show an interest in the Fusion and come out and work hard at the tryouts.  I am confident in my coaching staff's ability to develop the potential in any player that does make the 2009 team.  Player selection is always based on what is best for the team. So in saying that, I can confirm that there are spots to be earned on the 2009 team.      Once again I would like to thank you for your interest in the Fusion and look forward to seeing new and returning players at this weekend's tryouts. Yours in Sport, Dave Staley                  Friday, October 24 Final Regional Tryouts to be Held This Weekend For all Fusion players interested in the Regional Program, please see email below from Regional Coach Michelle White.  The Rossland Fields are located on Rossland Rd. just past Cochrane in Whitby (West of Brock Rd. just past All Saints and Donald A. Wilson High Schools). Hello Coaches, As mentioned in my earlier email, the last ID session will be held on Sunday October 26th from 9:00 - 1:00 at Rossland Soccer Fields (north field). Below is the new info..... Sunday Info: - Players are to register at the table that will be set up.  They will be given a pinny to wear for all games that they participate in.  They are not to swap their pinny with anyone.  We will be putting each player on a team.  (there will be no teams playing against each other - it will be strictly made up teams) - Players are not to wear identifying club gear for the game (eg. club shorts / club jersey). - There will be no coaches allowed on the side of the players.  We will have DRSA board members present to coach the kids. Additional Info: - The coaching staff will be meeting on Monday the 27th to discuss player selection.  Players will be notified shortly after by the DRSA office if they have been selected for the district program. - There will be an information session on Wednesday November 5th for all selected district players and parents.  Time and location to be confirmed but we are looking at 7:00 - 8:00 at Durham College. - Twist conditioning for district players will begin the following week (November 11th).  Important Note for Coaches - we had complaints at the last district session regarding both girls and boys coaches talking to players that were not with their clubs.  Coaches, please remember that this is an opportunity for the Durham players NOT for coaches. Thanks, Michelle.     Friday, October 24 Fusion Take a Break After a Busy 2008 Season The Fusion have finally had a chance to take a break after the open tryouts for the 2009 squad finished on October 5th.  Congratulations to all team members on a excellent 2008 season.  Enjoy your time off, you deserve it!  Friday, October 3 Regional ID Game Posted The first of two games for the Fusion has been scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Hydro #2, against the Pickering Strikers with a kick-off at 9am.  Players are asked to be there for 8:20 am.  The second game will take place at 11:30am against Team #2.  Once again the game will be played on Field #2.  There will be no games for the Fusion on Sunday.  Players are asked to wear Blue shirts, Black shorts and Black socks.  Thursday, September 11 Fusion Confirm Dates for Initial Try-Outs for 2009 Season The Fusion will be holding their initial try-outs for their 2009 team on the following dates: Sunday, September 28, 2008, Hydro Field #1, 5:00-6:45pm  Saturday, October 4, 2008, Hydro Field #3, 5:00-6:45pm  Sunday, October 5, 2008 , Hydro Field #1, 4:45-6:45pm New and returning players are invited to attend these sessions if they are interested in playing for the Fusion for the 2009 season.  Successful players will be invited to participate in the Fall/Winter training program, with a view to registration with the 2009 summer squad. For more information please contact Manager Lyla @ 905-436-2527.   Wednesday, October 1 Winners of the 2008 End of Season Player Awards Announced The 2008 year end awards were handed out at the year end party September 27, 2008.  Awards were voted on by players and fans of the Fusion.  2008 Year End Awards Winners Top Defender-Kaitlin Top Midfielder-Abby  Rookie of the Year-Mikayla  Top Goal Scorer- Mikayla (49 Goals) Playmaker of the Year-Kelly Most Dedicated-(Tie) Kaylee, Lynsay, Jessica, Mikayla Most Improved Player-Megan  Player of the Year-Mikayla   Congratulations to all award winners this year.  Thursday, September 11 Finalists for the Fusion 2008 Year End Awards Announced The votes are in for the 2008 year end awards.  Below are the top three ... Tuesday, August 26 Fusion Finish Season Strong and Clinch Third............Almost. The Fusion did what they had to do in their final ... Tuesday, September 2 Fusion Clinch Third as Whitby Defeats Hornets The Fusion have clinched third sport in the CESL First Division and have gained promotion to the CGSL Level 3. League Champions Whitby finished off their season by dismantling the Ajax Hornets 6-0 tonight at Portage Field in Whitby. The Fusion will finish up their season this weekend in Ottawa when they play their first tournament on a full field 11 vs. 11.  Congratulations to the Fusion girls for all of their hard work and dedication this year!!!     Tuesday, September 2 One Goal Makes the Difference at MEAD USA CUP One goal... That was the difference between the Fusion making the semi's of the MEAD USA CUP. The Fusion were narrowly defeated by PASA Purple 2-1 in the final round robin match of the tournament. Just like the first two games, the Fusion had a penalty kick awarded against them and in this game it made the difference. With 10 minutes left the referee awarded a penalty when Jenna and a PASA player crashed together in the corner of the box. The Fusion could not come back after the PK goal and were on the losing end of a 2-1 result. Another very questionable PK call that this time would end the Fusion's chances of winning their group. Mikayla scored the lone Fusion goal after a brilliant Maradonna move by Braedyn set up the goal. The loss would leave the Fusion sitting in second for their group. Tied in points for the Wild Card, the Fusion were eliminated losing on Goal Differential by 1 goal. A great effort by the girls all weekend as the played in temperatures in the high 90's. PASA Purple would go on to win the Mead Cup Championship. All three tournaments that the Fusion did not qualify for the final this year, were won by a team coming out of their round robin group. The Fusion finish up the season this weekend in Ottawa as they play a year up in the Ottawa Royals Kick It In The Capital Tournament.  Good Luck Girls!! Saturday, August 30 Fusion Draw in Latest Match at MEAD USA Cup Playing in temperatures in the 90's, the Fusion lacked the energy and quality touches usually present, as they drew the Pacesetter Premier 2-2.  Kaylee and Mikayla were the goal scorers for the Fusion.  The Fusion are now in a must win situation on Sunday against PASA Purple in order to win their group and move on to the semi-finals. Good luck girls!!   Saturday, August 30 Fusion Off to a Good Start at Mead USA Cup The Fusion are off and running at the Mead Usa Cup.  After falling behind in the first minute to the Dynamo Red, the Fusion came back with three unanswered goals.  Up 3-1 in the game, the game got a little tighter when the Dynamo were awarded a questionable penalty kick.  Scoring on the PK, the Dynamo put pressure on the Fusion but the Fusion stayed strong until the final whistle for a 3-2 win.  Braedyn lead the way with two goals and newcomer Kiara scored her first goal with the Fusion.  Mikayla was superb in setting up two of the goals and Jessica was very strong in goal for the Fusion.  Next game for the Fusion is a 2:45pm kick off vs. PaceSetter Premier.  Good Luck Girls!!     Sunday, August 17 Busy Week Ahead For Fusion The Fusion wrap up their CESL Division 1 season with two highly important games this week.  Currently ... Friday, August 1 Fusion Accepted into MEAD CUSA CUP The Fusion received confirmation today that they have been accepted into the prestigious MEAD CUSA Cup. A total of 50 U-12 teams were accepted and will now be split into three divisions according to their level of play. Schedules will be posted by August 15, 2008. Congratulations to the girls for being accepted.   Friday, August 15 2008 Mead CUSA CUP Schedule Released The Fusion will play two of their three preliminary games on Saturday August 30th.  The third game will be played early Sunday afternoon.  A breakdown of the games can be viewed under the Schedules tab.  Best of luck girls in the tournament!! Saturday, August 2 Fusion "Golden" in League Cup Win Over Pickering You could sum up the Fusion in one word for last night's League Cup ... Thursday, July 31 Thunder silent as Fusion Shine The Fusion extended their ... Wednesday, July 9 U11 Girls Cup Game The Fusion draw Pickering Power in game 1 of the Cup Final.  It is scheduled for Friday August 1st @ 7:00 pm at Kinsmen Small in Pickering.   This is a must win game in order to move on.  Good luck girls! Tuesday, June 17 Keeper leads the way as Fusion shut-out the Hornets Coming off her strongest performance of the year, ... Tuesday, June 17 Fusion Strong in Rochester But Fail to Advance to Finals With only the top team in both groups advancing ... Wednesday, June 11 Fusion Reach Another Tournament Final at the Peterborough Challenge The Fusion made it to their third consecutive tournament ... Monday, June 2 Schedules Released for Upcoming Tournaments The schedules have been released for the upcoming Challenge and Empire Cup.  This weekend, the Fusion start ... West Rouge Challenge Finalists Monday, May 26 Fusion Find Silver Lining at West Rouge Challenge Action from the Championship Game For the second time in as many tries this season, the Darlington Fusion reached another tournament final.  Unfortunately this time they had to settle for Silver.  The Fusion and Wexford battled to a 2-2 draw through regulation and two overtime periods before Wexford defeated the Fusion 3-1 in penalty kicks.  A very entertaining game as both teams gave the fans a real treat to some quality soccer.  Congratulations to both teams for giving it their all and playing with class.  Individual summaries for all of the Fusion's games from this past weekend will be posted very soon.       Wednesday, May 28 Fusion Sluggish in Loss to Pickering The Fusion ... Saturday, June 21 Upcoming Outdoor Season The 2008 outdoor season is quickly approaching. The girls have been training hard in preparation for the upcoming year. In addition to the regularly scheduled games, Coach Dave has confirmed the following five tournaments for the Darlington Fusion with the possibility of more being added at a later date:       Frank Sobil Classic (Oshawa), Peterborough Challenge Cup, Empire Weekend (Rochester), Darlington Invitational and Mead Soccer Cup Tournament (Ohio). Please refer to the Training and Tournaments tab for further details. Monday, January 1 Fusion Coaching Staff Ready To Take On New Challenge With a new year upon us, the coaching staff of the Fusion has decided to add a new challenge for themselves. That ... Monday, January 30 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding The Fusion Rep Program Since the try-outs and training have started for the Fusion 97's, there have been questions frequently asked by ... Saturday, November 17 Fun in the sun as the Fusion head down to the 2008 Disney's President's Day Soccer Festival The 2008 version of the Fusion has not even been selected but their first ever international competition has been confirmed.  The team will head down to Orlando, Florida in February of 2008 to play in the Walt Disney President's Day Soccer Festival.       "Congratulations! We are pleased to confirm your team's acceptance into Disney's President's Day Soccer Festival, which is to be held February 15-18, 2008. With great facilities, great competition, and the magic of the Walt Disney World® Resort, we look forward to providing a memorable tournament experience for you and your team.  Once again, thank you for your participation, and we look forward to hosting your team at Disney's President's Day Soccer Festival". Mark Luster Tournament Director With only one Canadian team entered in the 2007 edition of the tournament, the Fusion could possibly be the only team representing Canada in the 2008 tournament.  "It's always a proud feeling when you get the chance to represent your country in a tournament" an excited Coach Dave responded.  " I think the girls will all make us very proud no matter what the results". When asked why such a big trip so early in the season, Coach Dave had this reply; " There are a lot of reasons for this trip.  First it gives a chance for us to get away together and bond as a team.  It also provides us with some very good competition on grass fields that we won't be able to get here for another 4 1/2 months from now.  Plus it gets the girls use to playing on the 'big stage'.  What could be bigger for a 10 year old than playing soccer at Walt Disney World?  Sure they'll have some nerves but if they get used to playing in the big games now it will make all the difference down the road.  This is the first of many opportunities we want to give to the girls in their soccer careers". It seems the girls will take after their coaches as both Coach Dave and Coach Kwame played at Disney's Wide World of Sports (home to the Atlanta Braves Spring Training) with Inter Oshawa FC back in 2000. "They are the best fields Kwame and I have ever played on in our lives.  We still talk about those fields to this day.  It's a first class tournament and something the girls will always remember". "We plan on having the team picked by no later than the first week of December" Coach Dave replied when asked the time frame he has for having the selections made for the 2008 team.  "Each and every girl is going to have to show us the desire and commitment if they are going to make this team.  It's not going to be an easy task as there are a lot of good quality players fighting for spots this year.  Then once we finish the selection process, we can start fundraising for the trip and preparing for the 2008 soccer season". One thing's for sure, with a start like this to the 2008 season it looks like it 's going to be an exciting one to remember for the Fusion girls!  Disney's Wide World of Sports, Hess Sports Fields Thursday, November 29 Fusion Roster Set For 2008 Season The tryouts have been completed and the Fusion coaching staff have made their decisions on the final roster for the upcoming 2008 season.  "This was the by far the hardest decisions we had to make when selecting which players to take" noted Coach Dave.  "For the first time in the history that I have been coaching, I actually had to release very good players.  It's unfortunate that we couldn't have taken them all but we as a coaching staff are very satisfied with what we have selected".  The 2008 Fusion will now start to prepare for the Buffalo and Walt Disney World tournaments upcoming in December and February respectively.  The roster page has been updated and new roster pics will be updated within the next week.  We would like to send an big welcome and congratulations to the three new players, Mikayla, Jenna and Kristen.  Congratulations to all the players who made the team!          Monday, May 5 Fusion Kick Off the 2008 Season With a Bang The Fusion have started the 2008 summer season off on the right foot as they brought home the Frank Sobil Oshawa Kicks Spring Classic "A" Championship this past weekend.  The Fusion defeated the Oshawa Kicks in convincing fashion with a 4-2 victory for the championship.  Individual game summaries will be posted shortly.  Congratulations to the Fusion girls for an outstanding performance the whole weekend.  Thursday, May 8 2008 CESL Division 1 Schedule Released The 2008 CESL Division 1 schedule has been released ... Sunday, May 11 Sunday, May 11 Wednesday, May 21 Rookie Leads Fusion to Season Opener Win

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