| Full name | Capital City Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The City Boys, Les Blancs | ||
| Founded | 2011 | ||
| Ground | Terry Fox Athletic Facility Ottawa, ON (Capacity: 2,000) |
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| Owner | Neil Malhotra | ||
| Manager | Shaun Anthony Harris | ||
| League | Canadian Soccer League | ||
| 2011 | Regular season: 3rd Playoffs: Final |
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| Website | Club home page | ||
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Capital City F.C. is a Canadian soccer team based in Ottawa, Ontario, which joined the Canadian Soccer League, the second tier of the Canadian soccer pyramid, in March 2011.[1] Founded by Neil Malhotra, the club plays out of Terry Fox Athletic Facility in Mooney's Bay Park.[2]
Ottawa South United has been named as a youth club partner.
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Head coach Shaun Anthony Harris led Capital City into their inaugural season as head coach and technical director.
Capital City FC opened with a 2-0 loss on May 20, 2011 vs Toronto Croatia. The team quickly rebounded with a successful road trip where they beat both Mississauga Eagles FC(1-0) and TFC Academy (2-1). On May 28, 2011, Forward Junior Ellis scored the first goal in franchise history in the 73rd minute in a match vs TFC Academy. Alex Destine scored the winning goal later on to give CCFC their first ever win. The next day, Capital City and goalkeeper Clint Irwin earned their first clean sheet by beating Mississauga 1-0.
CCFC extended their winning streak to three games on June 3, 2011 with a 2-1 victory of Brampton City United. Sullivan Silva scored the game's winning goal in the 39th minute. Just over a week later, on June 12, Capital City blanked the Windsor Stars 2-0 to improve to 4-1-0 on the season.
The team continued their success and soon found themselves unbeaten in 12 games. They compiled many impressive victories on the way , including a 5-0 win on Canada Day over the North York Astros, a 4-1 win over London City. and a 2-1 comeback victory versus the Serbian White Eagles. Capital City FC continued their successful first season within the Canadian Soccer League 1st Division, qualifying for the playoffs as early as August, 18, 2011, with six weeks remaining in the regular season. CCFC continued their consistent form by finishing the 2011 season on a nine game unbeaten streak, scoring sixteen times and only allowing three goals against within that run.
CCFC found themselves hosting the first round home and away aggregate series versus the Montreal Impact, winning the series 3-2. CCFC advanced and hosted the Canadian Soccer League 1st Division single match, semi-final versus the Serbian White Eagles winning in impressive fashion 5-0 and within their inaugural - 1st Division a spot in the Canadian Soccer League 1st Division "Cup Final" known as the Rogers Cup. CCFC consistent results ran out with a 0-1 lose to eight time 1st Division champions Toronto Croatia. The 2011 season was capped off with Canadian Soccer League award nominees CSL League MVP nominee Sullivan Silva, CSL Goalkeeper of the Year nominee Clint Irwin and CSL winner of rookie of the year honors Akil DeFreitas. CCFC also announced their annual awards with Sullivan Silva capturing team MVP and the CCFC Supporters Award, Casey Cordray defender of the year, Emir Zrnic taking the young player of the year award and Francis LeTourneau as the clubs most determined player. CCFC has captured the Canadian Soccer League top attendance in 2011 and has built an inaugural season most would be envious of, the 2012 season will kickoff with preseason camp in April 2012.
As of May 18, 2011[3] Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs |
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| 2011 | 1st | CSL | 3rd | Final |
Capital City FC is starting to bring in an exciting fan supporting section at their games they call themselves "The Bytown Boys Supporters Club." The Bytown Boys cheer on the team in the bleachers at Terry Fox Athletic Facility. They sing, they chant, they cheer and try to give an authentic European-style game day experience.
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