Toronto Ulster United FC
| Full name | Toronto Ulster United FC |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Redhanders |
| Stadium | Ulster Stadium |
Toronto Ulster United FC was a Canadian soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario. They were three-time Dominion of Canada Football Championships winners, lifting the Connaught Cup in 1925[1] and then the Challenge Trophy in 1946[2] and 1951.[3] They were recognized by the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame as an Organisation of Distinction.[4]
Toronto Ulster United FC were established in November 1913.[5] In the 1920s, club President Bill Pentland invested $94,000 towards the building of Ulster Stadium, a soccer-specific stadium near Greenwood and Gerrard avenues.
Over the course of their history, they played in several leagues and competitions and were at times either a professional or amateur club. Their last major season was 1962 before they withdrew from the National League playoffs due to financial issues.[6]
Season-by-season record
Toronto Ulster United FC season-by-season record after they rejoined the National League Ontario (National League Ontario-Québec) in 1950. Note: MP = Matches played, W = Wins, D = Draws, L = Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
| Season | MP | W | D | L | Pts | Finish | NSL Playoffs | City (Consols Cup) | Canada |
| 1950 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 4th in NSL-ON | Missed playoffs | Lost City Semifinals | Did not enter |
| 1950 Frame | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1st in Group | Won Frame Cup | - | - |
| 1950 Glebe | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | ? | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 24 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 2nd in NSL-ON | Missed playoffs | Lost City Semifinals | Won Ontario section, won 1951 Challenge Trophy |
| 1952 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 6th in NSL-ON | No playoffs | Lost City Quarterfinals | Did not enter |
| 1952 Walker | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1st in series | Lost Final | - | - |
| 1953 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 2nd in NSL-ON | No playoffs | Eliminated 3rd Round | Did not enter |
| 1953 Arnold Cup | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3rd in series | Missed playoffs | - | - |
| 1954 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 2nd in NSL-ON/QC | No playoffs | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1954 Arnold Cup | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1st in Group | Won Arnold Cup Final (best of three) | - | - |
| 1955 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 3rd in NSL-ON | Won Playoff Final (Carling Trophy) | Won Final (Consols Trophy) | Won Ontario section, lost Eastern Final |
| 1955 Arnold Cup | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5th in series | - | - | - |
| Season | MP | W | D | L | Pts | Finish | NSL Playoffs | Province (Ontario Cup) | Canada |
| 1956 | 24 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 3rd in NSL-ON | Lost semifinals | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1957 | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 28 | 5th in NSL-ON | Missed playoffs | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1958 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 22 | 10th in NSL-ON/QC | Missed playoffs | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1959 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 19 | 12th in NSL-ON/QC | Missed playoffs | Did not enter | Lost in NSL section |
| 1960 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 12th in NSL-ON/QC | Missed playoffs | Did not enter | Did not enter |
| 1961 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 7 | 7th in NSL-ON/QC (last) | Missed playoffs | Did not enter | Lost in NSL section |
| 1962 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 27 | 4th in NSL-ON | Lost in semifinals group | Did not enter | No competition |
Honours
| National | ||
|---|---|---|
| Competitions | Titles | Seasons |
| Dominion of Canada Football Championship | 3 | 1925, 1946, 1951 |
| National League Championship for the Atholstan Trophy | 5 | 1926('27), 1932, 1933('34), 1934('35), 1941 |
| International League for the Nathan Strauss Cup | 1 | 1926 |
| Ontario section winners for the Dominion Championship | 11 | 1922, 1923, 1925, 1928, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1946, 1947, 1951, 1955 |
| Ontario Cup (provincial championship) | 3 | 1927, 1929, 1937 |
| British Consols Trophy (city championship) | 10 | 1925, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1937, 1938, 1946, 1955 |
| National City League | 1 | 1940 |
| Toronto & District Football League | 2 | 1942, 1943 |
| Ontario Major League | 2 | 1946, 1949 |
| Ontario Major League Playoffs | 2 | 1946, 1947 |
| NSL Frame Series | 1 | 1950 |
| NSL Arnold Cup | 1 | 1954 |
| NSL Playoffs for the Carling Trophy | 1 | 1955 |
Notable former players
Eight former Toronto Ulster United FC players have been inducted into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame as honoured players.[7]
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Joe Clulow- Fred Dierden
- George Graham
- Art Halliwell
- Bobby Lavery
- Jimmy Moir
- Andy Stevens
- Dave Turner
References
- ^ "Toronto wins Connaught Cup". Google. 30 July 1925. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "Toronto Ulster cops Canadian soccer title". Google. 30 August 1946. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "Toronto Ulster United wins Dominion soccer crown". Google. 19 August 1951. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ Canada Soccer. "Canada Soccer Organisations of Distinction". Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ Ontario Soccer (9 June 2015). "Ulster United and their stadium".
- ^ "Need Police Escort For Soccer Referee". Toronto Daily Star. October 15, 1962. p. 11.
- ^ Canada Soccer. "Canada Soccer Hall of Fame". Retrieved 18 May 2025.