Winnipeg Fury


The Winnipeg Fury were a professional soccer team in Winnipeg, Canada. The team was part of the Canadian Soccer League from 1987 to 1992. They were one of four teams to participate in every season of the CSL. In 1993, they played in the Canadian National Soccer League.

History

The Fury were founded by Ralph Cantafio, who served as team president and chairman of the board. The club served as the first iteration of professional soccer in the province of Manitoba.
Debuting in the inaugural 1987 CSL season, the Fury struggled winning only five of their twenty games, finishing last in their division. They improved in their second season, qualifying for the playoffs, defeating Calgary in the first round, before falling to eventual champions Vancouver.
After some up and down years, the Fury won the CSL Championship in 1992, defeating the four-time defending champion Vancouver 86ers over the two-game series, by a 3–1 aggregate score. Professional soccer returned to the city in 2019, with Valour FC joining the new Canadian Premier League. In 2024, Valour paid homage to the Fury, unveiling their primary kit which featured the two maroon stripes from the Fury jersey.

Seasons

SeasonTierLeagueRankPlayoffsRef
19871Canadian Soccer League5–4–114th, WestDid not qualify
19881Canadian Soccer League9–7–122nd, WestSemi-Finals
19891Canadian Soccer League6–7–134th, WestDid not qualify
19901Canadian Soccer League7–8–114th, EastDid not qualify
19911Canadian Soccer League4–6–188thDid not qualify
19921Canadian Soccer League8–1–113rdChampions
19932Canadian National Soccer League4–1–119th, WestDid not qualify