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About Caribbean Stars & SSR Magazine

Caribbean Stars  has evolved from a Soccer Club in the Canadian International Soccer League (CISL) to a reliable Online News and Sports Portal via our website and Stars Soccer Review (SSR) magazine. 

Stars Soccer Review magazine (SSR) is a product of Caribbean Stars Inc, and has been produced to increase diversity, and add to the already established website, www.caribbeanstars.com

Caribbeanstars.com website was launched on May 21, 2005 and SSR Magazine publication in April of 2007.
 

With 35+ years of soccer information and experience, Caribbean Stars media networks are at the top of their game when delivering football/soccer news and coverage with Stars Soccer Review magazine.

Raised under the British influence, Caribbean Stars has operated at all levels of the game of soccer which is better known as football around the world.

This experience  we have combined nicely with our acquired expertise on North and Central America football (CONCACAF) due to our travels to cover the tournaments.

Our early love for Brazilian football, gave us a good grasp of the relevance of South American football. We have also acquired a likeness for Germany style of football and their attention to team work. Germany stamp on world football has been a lesson not just to achieve success in a team sport, but a reminder to self absorbed superstars that the game is much bigger than the contracts they signed. Germany teams are almost a sure bet to be amongst the highest scoring at FIFA Tournaments

Spain's potent ball possession game is a force to be reckon with and it has over taken Brazil's samba style as the blueprint for football. This shift in balance has given the Asian, African, and other upcoming football nations an opportunity to run under the radar to create surprises and upsets at FIFA tournaments.

The evolution of the tactical side of football/soccer, has made the outcome of FIFA tournaments more enjoyable since the results of the games are less predictable.

Hence, the beautiful game can carry it share of disappointments for unprepared teams. As a subscribers to Stars Soccer Review magazine you will have an opportunity to enjoy world class football and its results, from a soccer perspective.

Here at Stars Soccer Review magazine we established that bigger is not necessarily  better, since knowledge is the key. SSR magazine unique coverage is uncontested to this point and our intention is to continue to deliver the beautiful game from an administrative, coaching, playing and journalistic vantage point. In short "We've got it Covered"

SSR magazine is continuing to impress, but we are aware that there is a long ways to go. Of utmost importance is the fact that is spite of the human element, we are improving with every issue of the magazine and we are confident that in the end, our unique coverage will make us the # 1 soccer magazine in CONCACAF and eventually the world.

Stay abreast with current affairs via our website, as we set up SSR magazine electronically in the new year. SSR magazine is also available through our on line store and at most outlets near you. 

Stars History

Caribbean Stars" has enjoyed great success over the years and has grown and will continue to grow by it's commitment to provide positive contributions to not only the Caribbean Community, but all communities in general.

In 1975 West Indians in Toronto wanted to play soccer for more than just fun and exercise, they wanted to compete so a recreational League was created - Street Guys Soccer League. Initially there were six teams  Exhibitors, Glamour Boys, Players, Tempo, Wandos and York.

In the beginning games were played at Oakwood Collegiate, then moved to Bathurst Heights Secondary School and later to Flemingdon Park where the Street Guys League stayed for the following 18 years. One of the aims of the organizers of the SGSL was to bring together people with a common heritage and sporting interest, which then turned into rivalries in a friendly and festive atmosphere.

In 1982 the Leagues name was changed by Administrator Aldwyn McGill to Toronto Caribbean Soccer League (T.C.S.L.). The new name created a positive image, recognizable identity and commanded respect within the soccer community and at inter-League All Stars Competitions.

With the identity transformation the League felt it was time to make this more than just an activity for the boys, but an opportunity to bring families and the community closer. As a result an Open Knock Out Tournament and Caribbean Inter-League Champion of Champions game was developed to attract outside teams and leagues, and the organizing of a Family Day. 

The Sports and Family Day objective was to remove the serious soccer focus for a day and allow teams to showcase their abilities at other activities. It also allowed the children, mothers and non-soccer fathers to socialize while participating in track and obstacle races,

fete matches (soccer games with numerous refreshment breaks), while at the same time being entertained by Drummers, Steel Pan, and DJ music.

The future looked bright, so much that the Leagues Caribbean (All) Stars were invited to represent Trinidad & Tobago in a local World Cup Tournament, but alas, it was not to be T.C.S.L. ceased operation in the summer of 1993.

All was not lost though, in 1995 the Caribbean Stars Soccer Club, (C.S.S.C.) was formed by Aldwyn McGill (T.C.S.L.) and Noel Denny (Malvern Friendship League) to play in the Canadian International Soccer League (C.I.S.L.) better known as the Puma League. They were able to attract an elite group of players as a result and in their inaugural season the Club played the opening exhibition games for the Caribana Cup International Tournament.

The Caribana Cup comprised of the national men soccer teams from Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica and Canada.

Caribbean Stars later withdrew from the then merged C.I.S.L. and Canadian National Soccer League and as a result began traveling locally and internationally.

Under the C.S.S.C. banner Caribbean Stars Community Promotions (C.S.C.P.) was created.

C.S.C.P. is a promotional team, which helps organizations and individuals promote and advertise special events.

The group was partially responsible for promoting the international soccer game between Portmore United (Jamaica) and Metro Lions (Toronto) in September 2004. The game was played before a close to sold out crowd with proceeds given to the Jamaican Consulate to assist in the Hurricane Ivan Relief Fund.

Caribbean Stars Originals

 Caribbean Stars roster (below) for first game of the CISL 1995 inaugural season against Hispanamerica.

Above picture from from back (L-R) -- Bobby Moses (Tobago), Fitzroy Crooks (Jamaica), Aldwyn McGill (Coach - T&T) Tyrell McGill (Canada -- equipment), Noel Denny (Guyana - Administrator), Ronald Austin T&T - Director), Chris Handsor (Canada), McIver Broomes (Barbados), Sean Casquero (T&T), Miguel Mitchell (T&T), Hugh Foster (Jamaica Asst Coach) 

Middle Row---Sean Samuels (Canada), St Ryan Steele (Jamaica), Jomo Pitt (Tobago)

Front Row--- Johnny Williams (Canada), Anton Skerritt (T&T), Patrick Bradley (T&T), Eric Johnston (Jamaica), Rennie Martin (T&T), Sheldon Smith (t&t), Cameron Walker (Canada), Andre Fanis (St Lucia)

Caribbean Stars  CISL (Puma KO Semi Finalist) 1995

Caribbean Stars team (below) which played the semi final match against Toronto Italia

Above Back row: left to right Aldwyn McGill (T&T) Coach), Anton Skerritt, Francis Charles (Grenada), Peter Firebrace (Canada), Bayete Smith (Jamaica), Dixon Modeste (T&T), Fitzroy Crooks (Jamaica), Mark Gibbs (Guyana), Eric Fanis (St Lucia), Edwin Ferdinand (St Lucia): Front row,  Mike Mendonza (Guyana), Cameron Walker (Canada), Roderick Phillip (Grenada), Patrick Bradley (T&T), Ronnie Andrews (Grenada)Mark Stevens (Jamaica), Miguel Mitchell (T&T), John Williams (Antigua).

Caribbean Stars CISL Indoor semi-finalist 1995/96

Caribbean Stars team Back row: (L-R) Patrick Bradley (T&T), Elvis Thomas, Norris Junior Kitson (Jamaica), Bayete Smith (Jamaica), Dixon Modeste (T&T), Kevin Golindo (T&T), Aldwyn McGill (T&T) Coach).

Front row: Warren Ali (Canada) Terence Constance (Jamaica) Mark Stevens (Jamaica) Peter Firebrace (Canada)

Caribbean Stars has evolved into a Sports and Cultural Club which host tournaments, promote International games, and organizes its Annual Sports and Family Day.

For over two decades Caribbean Stars has been the ambassador and positive influence in the Caribbean Community.  The club has nurtured and developed, model citizens, elite players, winning teams, competitive leagues, memorable tournaments, enjoyable social events, and lasting friendships.

Caribbean Stars has also formed professional relationships with individuals, clubs, and organization both locally and abroad.

Caribbean Stars has hosted and/or facilitated both Boys and Girls Youth teams visiting Toronto, Canada; such as "Jean Lilly White Coaching School", "East West Coaching School, Montego bay United and Trendsetters Hawks only to name a few.  Caribbean Stars is usually canvassed for International soccer games that involves Caribbean teams. 

We ask that you continue to support the Caribbean Stars Experience.