The Islamic Soccer League is community-based, non-profit organization. It has expanded remarkably since it’s humble beginnings in 1997. What began as a small recreational program for 34 local children coached by two volunteer coaches is now a multi-faceted league with over 100 volunteer coaches catering to over 1600 participants ages 5 to 18. ISL is commitment to providing all players with a rewarding, enjoyable soccer-playing experience tailored to helping players become more confident, assertive, independent and self-controlled. Through soccer ISL works to instill a stronger sense of self-worth in its players based on their mastery of skills and understanding of the game. Players have the opportunity to assume leadership, cooperate with others; question actions and regulations and accept responsibility for their own behavior.
The Islamic Soccer League’s mission is to nurture good moral character and provide opportunities for players to socialize with others successfully and to learn positive people skills.
1997
1999
- ISL is incorporated as a not-for-profit community organization administered by parent volunteers, offering a recreational house league program for local children.
- ISL introduces its “rep” program.
- ISL establishes an all-girls house league, providing girls an opportunity to participate.
- The girls divisions progressively expanded to include Under 6 to Under 18 divisions in house league as well as a competitive program.
2002
2006
2007 - 10th Year
- ISL revamps their website and introduces online soccer registration and a web-based team management system
- ISL introduces its outdoor recreation league, for over age players wishing to continue their participation in organized soccer.
- ISL marks its 10th anniversary, while also introducing indoor coaches soccer.
2010
- The Learn-to-Play format is introduced to the Under-4 and Under-5 divisions.
- ISL launches its first Umrah program for travel in 2012.
2012 - First Umrah for our 15th year
- ISL marks its 15th anniversary.
- ISL First Umrah Trip - Umrah 2012 sees several boys teams participate in soccer tournaments in Saudia Arabia including Al-Ittihad Club in Jeddah and performing Umrah in Mecca.
2014 - 2nd Umrah & Gothia Cup
- 2nd Umrah Trip - 175 travelers to Egypt and Saudi Arabia, against Smouha Soccer Club in Alexandria. ISL accomplished their goal of having a girls team travel to play in Egypt and perform Umrah along with 3 Boys team, 64 players.
- ISL has four players, a Coach and a Team Manager selected to represent Elite Team of 15 players from Scarborough Canada at the world famous Gothia Cup in Sweden
2016 - 3rd Umrah
- 150 people travelled for our 2016 Umrah trip with games against Smouha Soccer Club in Egypt and games in Medina
2017 - 20th Year
- ISL marks its 20th anniversary.
2018 - 4th Umrah
- 155 people travelled for our 2018 Umrah trip with games against Smouha Soccer Club in Egypt and games in Medina
2020 - COVID Hits
- 5th Umrah Cancelled - ISL set vision to Turkey and Umrah. This trip was well organized, prepared and paid for, with 173 travelers set to embark on an experience of a life-time for many, 5 days before departure the trip was cancelled due to Covid-19 Pandemic. All travelers were refunded their money with the League having to take a small loss.
- ISL Season Cancelled due to pandemic
2021 - Recovery
- ISL restarts with limited capacity due to permit restrictions
2022 - 25th Year!
- A new ISL Logo Emerges drawn and inspired by League players
- The League continues to re-emerge as the number one summer program for Canadian Muslim Youths and operates at 75% capacity having to turn away hundreds of participants.
2023 - 5th Umrah
- For March break, the league travels to Egypt and Saudi Arabia for soccer games and Umrah
2024 - 6th Umrah
- The league travels to Egypt and Saudi Arabia during the December break for games and Umrah