Holy Cross FC Make History with Double Victory as National Champions Crowned Across Canada

The 2025 Canada Soccer National Championships concluded with champions crowned across six competitions from coast to coast, showcasing the best of Canadian club soccer from the senior to youth levels.

In St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, hometown heroes Holy Cross FC completed a historic sweep, capturing both the Jubilee Trophy (women’s) and the Challenge Trophy (men’s) titles in front of a proud local crowd.

In the Jubilee Trophy Final, Holy Cross FC edged CS Trident du Québec 2:1, with Teri Murphy earning tournament MVP honours for her leadership and decisive play.

In the Challenge Trophy Final, Holy Cross FC claimed the men’s national title after a thrilling 1:1 draw, prevailing 5:4 on penalties over Gloucester Celtic. Harry Carter was named MVP following his influential performances throughout the tournament.

Meanwhile, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, new youth champions were crowned in the U-15 age divisions.

• In the U-15 Boys Final, Milton Magic FC (Ontario) captured the title with a narrow 1:0 win over Saguenay Lac Saint-Jean, led by MVP Ethan Secondino.
• In the U-15 Girls Final, CS Optimum Victoriaville (Québec) impressed with a commanding 3:0 victory over Winnipeg Phoenix FC, with Fee Houde earning MVP recognition.

Out west, the U-17 competitions were hosted in Kamloops, British Columbia, where two thrilling finals wrapped up an exciting week of youth soccer.

• In the U-17 Boys Final, Suburban FC (Nova Scotia) triumphed 2:1 over Saskatoon Alliance, with Michael Allt named tournament MVP.
• In the U-17 Girls Final, Glen Shields Juventus FC (Ontario) lifted the national trophy after a dramatic 3:2 win over PEI FC Charlottetown, powered by an outstanding performance from MVP Victoria Pimenta.

The Canada Soccer National Championships remain the country’s premier showcase of club soccer, uniting more than 600 teams from coast to coast each year across multiple divisions and age groups. The 2025 edition celebrated excellence, community, and the next generation of Canadian talent.Full results, match recaps, and standings are available at canadasoccer.com/competitions.