Croatian-North American Soccer Tournament
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The Croatian-North American Soccer Tournament is a soccer tournament established in 1965 to pit North America's Croatian teams against each other. It is traditionally played on the Labor Day weekend to accommodate teams who have to travel long distances. The prize money for winning the tournament is several thousand dollars and the event attracts large Croatian crowds. The dynasties of the competition are Toronto Croatia and Chicago Crven Bijeli Plavi (Chicago Red, White and Blue). It is organized by the Croatian National Soccer Federation.
Similar tournaments for Croatian diaspora teams are held in the west coast of North America and in Australia.
[edit] Tournament Winners
- Toronto Croatia, 13 titles
- Chicago CBP, 10 titles
- Cleveland Croatia, 3 titles
- Hamilton Croatia, 2 titles
- Chicago Zrinjski, 1 title
- Kitchener Hrvat, 1 title
- London Croatia, 1 title
- Milton Velebit-Karlovac, 1 title
- Windsor Croatia, 1 title
[edit] History of Tournaments
| Year | Winner | Host |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Toronto Croatia | Florida Croatia |
| 2005 | Zrinjski Chicago | Adria Sudbury |
| 2004 | Chicago CBP | Sault Ste. Marie Croatia |
| 2003 | Chicago CBP | Toronto Zagreb |
| 2002 | Chicago CBP | Norval Croatia |
| 2001 | Chicago CBP | Milwaukee Croatian Eagles |
| 2000 | Toronto Croatia | New York Croatia |
| 1999 | Kitchener Hrvat | Kitchener Hrvat |
| 1998 | Chicago CBP | Oshawa Adria |
| 1997 | London Croatia | Oakville Velebit |
| 1996 | Oakville Velebit | Chicago CBP |
| 1995 | Toronto Croatia | Detroit Croatia |
| 1994 | Chicago CBP | Toronto Croatia |
