New Sponsor: Foxes Den!

The OPS Soccer team is happy to announce their new sponsor, the Foxes Den!

The partnership will run until the end of the 2015 summer season.

"I am very happy to have the Foxes Den of 1075 Bay Street become our new sponsor. Their support will go a long way to ensuring our continued success, building on our 2014 Championship", captain and team president Rocco Fasano remarked.

"OPSers of 1075 Bay and in the nearby MacDonald Block will be happy to know that the Foxes Den - one of their favourite lunch and dinner spots - is now supporting their OPS Soccer team. This partnerships leverages a key strategic location near where many Ontario Public Servants work, and we look to continue this partnership in the years to come", concluded Fasano.

The Foxes Den is located at 1075 Bay Street (street level), in Toronto. They're open seven days a week, and offer daily specials on lunch, brunch and dinner.

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Twitter: @foxesbar
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QPR, The Story (YOUTUBE VIDEO)

We love our QPR fans. So, just for your viewing pleasure we've assembled some of the most salient moments of QPR's history, culminating with the victory in this year's championship.

Enjoy!

QPR vs. Toronto Allstars: Full Photogallery

Queen's Park Rangers Crowned Champions!

Champions. Queen's Park Rangers, the Ontario Public Service's soccer team are Division 3 champions.

QPR arrived at the decisive match against Toronto Allstars prepared for its final battle. This was evident in their aggressive, high-intensity approach.

Shaking off some cup final jitters, QPR flexed its muscle and began to chip away at Allstars defense. The opposition neutralized QPR's continued attacks and countered with their typical, slow buildup.

Then, finally, the ice breaker. Unable to find a good passing option, Sergio "El Matador de sangre fria" Guillermo released a missile from 25 yards out that the Allstar goalkeeper tried in vain to intercept. 1-0 QPR.

In the second half, QPR's pressure kept mounting and conceded no chances to the opposition, leaving QPR's goalkeeper Kang largely unemployed.

Ten minutes into the second half, it was Hadi "Schillaci" Fazli who doubled QPR's lead with a wonderful diagonal shot from inside the box. 2-0 QPR.

Shortly after, the referee brandished a second yellow card to the Allstar midfielder which saw him ejected. Despite this, and after a long pause due to a disciplinary issue that arose from the ejection, Allstars spirit wasn't broken. In fact, on a scramble resulting from a corner, Allstars halved their deficit. 2-1 QPR.

A testament to Allstars resolve, they never gave up on the match, and looked like the aforementioned pause shifted the momentum, with Allstars attempting more shots towards goal.

QPR, however, went back to work. Sticking to their script they regained the reigns of the match and sought to take advantage of Allstars' defense, which was left vulnerable. In fact, it was as a result of a counterattack that Bernardo "El Pato" Melendez scored the game-winning-goal with a header that lobbed the goalkeeper. 3-1 QPR.

But it wasn't enough.

Hungry for more goals, QPR returned on the attack, and found a fourth goal with "Dangerous" Dan Yanful, who slotted one past the right of the opposing keeper. 4-1 QPR.

In added time, a small defensive distraction by QPR allowed Allstars to re-establish their goal deficit at two but it was too little too late. 4-2 QPR.

At the triple whistle QPR players cheered with their arms aloft to begin the celebrations.

"I am really proud to have captained this team to victory. It's the payoff that I had been thirsting for from the beginning. This achievement is the coronation of this group's dream and the result of nine months of painstaking work from recruitment, selection, man-management, and tactics/strategy. It is now time to celebrate, before we begin planning for a new season and more victories", QPR captain Fasano remaked during the post-match celebrations. 

Box Score

Queen's Park Rangers 4, Toronto Allstars 2

QPR Goals: Guillermo, Fazli, Melendez, Yanful


Queen's Park Rangers Champions Roster:

Goalkeepers: 
Harry Kang
Roman Pasternak

Defenders: 
Michael Allison 
Perry Arzumanian 
Rocco Fasano (C) 
Kevin Gocool 
Voytek Roszuk 
Marc Mulchan 
Cameron Power 
Andrew Sansalone 
Max Zaman

Midfielders: 
Michael Aziz
Paul Bovdis
Ryan Chippy
Kesavan Ganesh
Pran Ganesh
Hadi Fazli-Sarijloo
Fred Kodjayan
Bernardo Melendez
Konrad Stypka

Forwards: 
Enan Hoque
Soben Thambidurai
Dan Yanful 

Queen's Park Rangers vs. BMF United: Semifinal Recap

Guillermo scores the opening penalty

In September 2013, BMF United eliminated Queen's Park Rangers at the semifinal round beating them with two unanswered goals.

On Sunday evening, Fate paired the two teams for yet another semifinal, with QPR relishing the prospect of avenging yesteryear's elimination.

The weather conditions that worsened as kickoff was approaching, made it so that any revenge would be served not only cold, but wet. In fact, the game kicked off in a bona fide torrential downpour, coupled with cold winds bringing the temperature close to 5 Celsius.

QPR began by leading game play, with the right convinction. With the wind (and rain) at their back, QPR poured on the attacks going close to scoring in the first half with shots by Bovdis and a header by Power. The many balls sent forward for Durai did not produce the desired outcomes as the ball skipped on the wet turf.

The second half saw QPR holding the fulcrum of play despite the wind, now against them. In fact, they had a few chances to score late in the game with an open net missed by Durai after a Zaman header but never conceded a single dangerous scoring chance to BMF United. This bares witness to the great work by a solid defensive phase.

Ending in a scoreless draw, QPR punted its fate on the lottery of a penalty shootout. With nerves of steel, Guillermo, Bovdis, Zaman, Power and Roszuk scored their penalties, while Kang saw one of his penalties hit off the post and out.

After Roszuk's scored penalty - the first in extra penalty shootouts - BMF United' defender shot his penalty over the net, which spelled the dramatic end of the penalty shootout thereby granting QPR access to the final, next Sunday.

"I'm very proud of the performance tonight, despite the inclement weather. Even though the difference in the end was our better fortune, we deserved to win within regulation. I'm elated with the win, with our team's temperament during a difficult game, and elated to have lead this team to the final", remarked QPR captain, Fasano.


Box Score

QPR 0, BMF United 0 (5-4 after penalty shootout)

QPR Goals: Guillermo, Bovdis, Zaman, Power and Roszuk

QPR Line Up
Goalkeeper: Kang
Defenders: Allison, Mulchan, Power, Zaman, Ganesviligham, Gocool.
Midfielders: Chippy, Roszuk, Fazli, Ganesh, Stypka, Guillermo, Bovdis.
Forwards: Yanful, Durai

Next Game: FINAL vs. Toronto Allstars, Sunday September 28, 6:30pm, Downsview Park Field 2.

Queen's Park Rangers vs. FC Unionville: Quarter Final Recap

Queen's Park Rangers took full advantage of their bye week, regained players from injury, and faced 7th placed FC Unionville in the quarter final round.

QPR started with high intensity, wanting to make the match theirs right from the start.

At the tenth minute, QPR play culminated in a deserved advatage, with Durai putting the ball away with a diagonal shot. 1-0 QPR. 

QPR could have doubled their lead shortly after with the Unionville goalkeeper stopping a point blank shot by Melendez, after a generous play by Durai.

As most games go, when you don't kill off your opponent they become stronger. By this token, Unionville upped their game and mounted pressure on QPR who was increasingly becoming unglued with respect to tactics and psychological resilience.

The pressure paid off for Unionville deep in the second half when they were awarded a penalty. The QPR bench stood up and lined up along the touch line in support of Kang, who was beat but saw the ball hit off the crossbar and out!

QPR resisted for another 15 minutes, courtesy of some outstanding defending - led by Zaman, whose legs are black and blue as I write -  and producing two good chances with Yanful and Chippy.

At the final whistle, QPR ran on the field with their arms aloft for conquering the semifinals where they will face their long-time rival, BMF United who ran out victors over QPR's bête noire NAFC Origami.

"We played a tough game with a great tempo in the first half, but came apart a little in the second half. We will play the next match with better tactical discipline and with cooler heads". QPR captain remarked after the final whistle.

Box Score

QPR 1, FC Unionville 0

QPR Goal: Durai

QPR Caution: Zaman

QPR: 

Goalkeeper: Kang

Defenders: Allison, Gocool, Mulchan, Zaman, Ganeshviligham

Midfielders: Aziz, Chippy, Fasano, Bovdis, Fazli, Melendez, Sansalone, Ganesh, Guillermo 

Forwards: Yanful, Durai.

Next Match: SEMIFINAL vs. BMF United, Sunday September 21, Downsview Park Field 3, 9PM

2014 Playoffs

The playoff tree has been drawn, based on classification after the end of the regular season.

Queen's Park Rangers gained a bye and are automatically seeded for a quarterfinal match against FC Unionville (4-4-4), whom they tied 1-1 in their sole meeting in the regular season.

The match will take place on September 14, at 3:00PM on Downsview Park's Outdoor Soccer Field 3.

Here are the other match ups and the full playoff tree:

Allstars vs. Queen's Park Rangers: Match Recap

The Queen's Park Rangers sought to end their season with a win after week 11's unfortunate loss.

Their adversary was a skilled but undisciplined Allstars, occupying second last place in Division 3.

The last game of the regular season is often marked by personnel emergency, and Sunday was no different.

With the starting and backup goalkeeper out of the line up, Gocool volunteered to deputize after Fasano forfeited due to injury in the pregame.

In the opening minutes, Allstars began asking questions of the QPR defence but found Gocool responding well.

The icebreaker came at the half hour mark, with Allstars conceding a penalty due to hand ball in the box, which Bovdis converted by placing the ball to the goalkeeper's right. 1-0 QPR.

After the break, Fasano opted for a formation change from a 4-4-2 to a 4-5-1, flooding the midfield, where QPR was losing some battles against Allstars dribblers.

The formation change benefited QPR's midfield conceding very little to their opposition in terms of scoring chances.

At the death, QPR put the game beyond doubt with Fazli displaying his altruism by teeing up a pass to Stypka who hammered it past the opposing goalkeeper with the inside of his right foot.

"It was important to regain confidence after last week's heartbreaking loss. I am grateful to those who came out today and played, especially those who played outside of their comfort zone. Among these I must compliment Gocool on his shutout. We must use the bye we gained wisely to recuperate our injured players yet ensure we maintain our physical fitness", remarked QPR captain Fasano remarked after the match.

Box Score

Allstars 0, QPR 2

QPR Goals: Bovdis, Stypka

QPR Cautions: Ganeshviligham, Sansalone

QPR Roster:

 Goalkeeper: Gocool

 Defenders: Allison, Mulchan, Power, Sansalone, Ganeshviligham

 Midfielders: Melendez, Kodjayan, Stypka, Yanful, Chippy, Ganesh

 Forward: Fazli

Next Game: Playoffs, TBD

NAFC Origami vs. QPR: Match Recap

Queen's Park Rangers took the field on Sunday night to face the only team that defeated them: second place cohabitants NAFC Origami.

With top spot within sight, QPR was determined to make the most of this game and it showed. Observers weren't shocked to see a tight, level match between the two second-place teams, with the first half featuring very little in terms of real scoring chances. 

The exception came from the right foot of Aziz - returning from a long pause - who hit the crossbar from a direct free kick.

The second half got on its way with the same deadlocked result, with QPR displaying some good game play. With 15 minutes left, QPR's good work paid off thanks to a soft pass by Bovdis for Aziz who hammered the ball passed NAFC's goalkeeper. 

NAFC demonstrated that they were no pushovers and fully deserved their ranking order, mounting pressure on the QPR defense. With five minutes left, NAFC tied the game up following a dubious free kick awarded to them. 

A few minutes after the tying goal, NAFC completed their comeback by scoring from a direct free kick taken in magisterial fashion, leaving no chance for QPR's Kang. 

"A heartbreaking match, for both the result and how it matured. It's up to us to make the most of the mistakes we made today and not repeat them - that's what champions are made of", said QPR captain Fasano after the match.


Box Score

NAFC Orgami 2, QPR 1

QPR Goals: Aziz

QPR Cautions: None

Line Up
Goalkeeper: Kang
Defenders: Allison, Arzumanian, Fasano, Gocool, Mulchan, Zaman.
Midfielders: Aziz, Bovdis, Fazli, Kodjayan, Melendez, Stypka.
Forward: Chippy

Next Match: QPR vs. Allstars; Sunday August 24, 2014; Field 2, 4:45pm.

Photogallery: QPR vs. Alliance FC

Chippy fights for the ball along the right flank, Gocool (background) looks on

Chippy involved in another touchline battle

Chippy posed to centre the ball to Dan Yanful

Zaman (17) wins yet another midfield battle, while Melendez (7) keeps guard

Bovdis moving passed the last defenceman and poised to shoot

Bovdis puts away his rebound for QPR's 3-1 goal

Allison about to switch the field

Dangerous Dan Yanful sprints down the left flank with the ball on his foot

Alliance FC goalkeeper has the better of the clash with Zaman

QPR vs. Alliance FC: Match Recap

Kang makes one of his key saves to keep QPR ahead, Gocool (9) and Fasano (20) chase and clean up

Queen's Park Rangers faced an insidious challenge in bottom-feeders Alliance FC, in the hunt for their first league points.

In the opening minutes QPR produced multiple chances including a crossbar hit by Yanful. A few minutes later Roszuk struck the ball smartly from distance seeing the keeper off his line. 1-0 QPR.

As the first half wore on a short-handed Alliance FC gained some stragglers, their gameplay grew, and with a few minutes to halftime they equalized on a direct free kick. 1-1.

Immediately following the break, QPR's determination to remain in the running for top spot showed with Zaman picking up his own rebound after hitting the post and scoring with a diving header that would have made Mark Spitz proud. 2-1 QPR.

Alliance FC's determination was unmoved and poured on attacks which left for dead QPR shotstopper Kang, who was up to the task every time. A magnificent performance by the young goalkeeper.

With 15 minutes left Bovdis bought some insurance, tapping in his own rebound at the end of an excellent collective play. 3-1 QPR.

After the match, some players and their families visited QPR sponsor WBurger Bar for a "3rd half", enjoying some of their culinary specialties.

"We started the game with an attacking mentality and never stopped despite 3pm scorching temperatures in the mid-30's. Our resolve to be #1 in league play is unmoved. We have achieved this goal today, but the next two games will be key to solidify our position", QPR captain Fasano remarked after the game.


Box Score

QPR 3, Alliance FC 1

QPR Goals: Roszuk, Zaman, Bovdis

QPR Cautions: None

QPR:
Goalkeeper: Kang
Defenders: Allison, Fasano, Gocool, Mulchan, Power
Midfielders: Bovdis, Chippy, Melendez, Roszuk, Sansalone, Zaman
Forward: Yanful

Next Game: Sunday August 17, 8:15 PM vs. NAFC Origami, Field 2.

Match Preview: Queen's Park Rangers vs. FC Alliance

QPR faces an insidious challenge when they will square off against 0-9 Alliance FC on Sunday August 10.

Alliance FC will be motivated to break their losing streak against a QPR side which is aiming for first place as they are just three points behind league leaders NAFC Origami.

QPR vs. FC Alliance

Location: Downsview Park, Field 3
Time: Sunday, August 10, 3:00 PM

Queen's Park Rangers vs. Balordo FC: Match Recap

Queen's Park Rangers bravely faced first-place Balordo FC with counted men, and tied a match after going ahead 1-0 and 2-1.

"In the end, a draw is perhaps the right result all things considered. However, we leave today's match convinced that we could have won the match with a full squad", QPR's Stypka remarked after the match.


Box Score

QPR 2, Balordo FC 2

QPR Goals: Guillermo, Chippy

Goalkeeper: Pastenak
Defenders: Sansalone, Gocool, Power, Stypka.
Midfielders: Chippy, Guillermo, Kodjayan, Melendez.
Forwards: Ganeshaligam, Yanful.

Match Preview: Queen's Park Rangers vs. Balordo FC

QPR faces their toughest challenge yet on Sunday as they square off against league-leaders Balordo FC.

Hot off consecutive 3-2 wins versus Nothing Toulouse and Calabz 04, QPR was catapulted into the upper stratosphere of division 3's rankings, in second place.

A win against Balordo FC would place QPR atop the league, which is exactly where Zaman, deputizing for Fasano, wants to take the Sky Blue.

QPR vs. Balordo FC
Location: Downsview Park, Field 2
Time: Sunday, July 27, 3:00 PM

Clabz 04 vs. QPR: Match Recap

Box Score

Calabz 04 2, QPR 3

QPR Goals: Guillermo (2), Bovdis

Goalkeeper: Kang
Defenders: Sansalone, Gocool, Power, Zaman.
Midfielders: Stypka, Bovdis, Guillermo, Kodjayan.
Forwards: Yanful, Chippy, Menendez.

Nothing Toulouse vs. Queen's Park Rangers: Match Recap

Queen's Park Rangers took the field hours after the World Cup final with heroics on their mind, as they faced Nothing Toulouse on Sunday night's late game.

In what turned out to be the most exciting match of the season, QPR was able to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, mounting a comeback in the last ten minutes against a quality side.

The first half was balanced with both teams playing tactically disciplined soccer with very little chances being produced at both ends, until Guillermo netted a header off of Zaman's free kick. 1-0 QPR.

Nothing Toulouse returned after halftime determined to tie the match, which they did with a penalty awarded for a hand ball foul despite the fact that QPR's Allison touched it with his shoulder. Shortly after, the hosts went ahead, thanks to a well-placed shot into the corner after a QPR defensive giveaway, mounting a remarkable comeback. 2-1 Nothing Toulouse.

QPR, however, did not lose hope and continued to grind out play after play, scoring chance after scoring chance, braver than 11 matadors in pink tutus. With 15 minutes left, QPR earned a penalty shot from a hand ball in the box, resulting from a K. Ganeshalingam cross after one of his many thunderous runs down the left flank. Alas, Guillermo failed to convert. 

Despite a tough run of luck, QPR showed impressive resilience and continued to pour on with Zaman hitting the cross bar with yet another imperial header off of a corner kick. 

With ten minutes left, QPR's hard work finally paid off tying the score 2-2 thanks to another Guillermo header off of a scramble in the box, redeeming his missed penalty.

With a handful of minutes left QPR took advantage of their momentum, took Fate by the hair, and forced victory. QPR`s hero was once again Yanful, who tapped in another cross from K. Ganeshaligam who centred a great ball after running down the left flank quicker than a jackrabbit on a hot date. 3-2 QPR.

The game had one last gasp, as Nothing Toulouse lived up to their name and organized an all-out-attack on the QPR goal. Right at the death, off of a corner kick scramble, Fasano appeared like a ghost out of the fog to deflect into safety a point-blank shot that was destined for the back of the net, to preserve QPR`s victory, and to climb to 3 points of co-leaders Balordo FC and NAFC Origami.

"Today we all the ingredients for a great soccer match: intensity, resolve, controversy, two comebacks and lots of goals. Our opponents are better than their record, and are a force to be reckoned with in this league. I'm very happy with our performance today, save for a few distractions" QPR captain Fasano said at full time.


Box Score

Nothing Tolouse 2, QPR 3

QPR Goals: Guillermo (2), Yanful

QPR Cautions: Gocool

QPR Roster
Goalkeeper: Kang.
Defenders: Allison, Arzumanian, Fasano (c), Gocool, Sansalone, Zaman.
Midfielders: Bovdis, K. Ganeshalingam, Kodjayan, Melendez, Chippy, Stypka.
Forwards: Yanful.


Next Game: Sunday July 20 @ Calabz 04, at 6:40PM, Downsview Park Outdoor Field 2

Match Preview: Nothing Toulouse vs. Queen's Park Rangers

Queen's Park Rangers (1-1-4) continue to seek their second season win in their seventh outing when they face Nothing Toulouse (0-4-2) on Sunday July 13.

After their fourth tie of the season conceided in the dying minutes of the match against BMF United, QPR will be ready for their clash against a quality Nothing Toulouse side, albeit their record doesn't seem to suggest so. 

The last meeting between the two contestants ended in an exciting 2-2 draw.

Nothing Toulouse vs. Queen's Park Rangers
Location: Park Downsview Park, Field 2
Time: Sunday July 13, 10:00PM

BMF United vs. Queen's Park Rangers: Match Recap

Despite some generous play, QPR resumed its season after the Canada Day break with the same result they left off with: a draw.

QPR went ahead in the 15th minute with Fazli-Sarijloo who netted his first goal of the season deservedly with a diagonal shot, beating the opposing keeper on the far side.

BMF United dew even in the dying minutes of the first half, taking advantage of a direct free kick from 20 yards out.

QPR upped the tempo in the second half, capitalizing on one of the 4 clear scoring chances thanks to Guillermo who finalized a play that started with Bovdis' dribbling his way into BMF's box.

Victory was not to be for QPR, however. BMF took advantage of injuries to Roszuk and Zaman late in the match to head their equalizer off of a corner.

"Once more, we walked away with less than we deserved. Generous play hasn't paid off yet", QPR captain Fasano said at full time.


Box Score

BMF United 2, QPR 2

QPR goals: Fazli-Sarijloo, Guillermo
Cautions: None

QPR: 
Goalkeeper: Kang
Defenders: Allison, Fasano (c), Roszuk, Sansalone, Zaman
Midfielders: Bovdis, Kodjayan, Melendez, Gocool, Chippy, Fazli-Sarijloo, Stypka 
Forwards: Yanful, Hoque, Thambidurai

Next Game: Sunday July 13 vs. Nothing Toulouse, at 10:00PM, Downsview Park Outdoor Field 2

Match Preview: BMF United vs. Queen's Park Rangers

Queen's Park Rangers (1-1-3) will seek their second season win in their sixth outing when they face BMF United (2-2-1) on Sunday July 6.

After their third tie of the season achieved in the dying minutes of the match against FC Unionville before the Canada Day long weekend, QPR will be ready for their clash against third place BMF United who will be looking to consolidate their league standings. 

QPR is 1-2-1 in meetings with BMF United, and will look to even the series.

BMF United vs. Queen's Park Rangers
Location: Park Downsview Park, Field 3
Time: Sunday July 6, 10:00PM

Queen's Park Rangers vs. FC Unionville: Match Recap

Queen's Park Rangers fail to make it two in a row, but gained an important point.

Despite dominating clear scoring chances and having a goal disallowed, QPR were in a goal deficit going into the dying minutes of the match.

A bona fide siege of FC Unionville's goal ensued in the last minute with a ball cleared off the line twice in the same play. Finally, off of a corner by Aziz, Zaman put the teams on level terms with an imperial header from point blank range.

"We created many scoring chances but didn't make them count. We know what to do next time", QPR captain Fasano said at full time.

Box Score

QPR 1, FC Unionville 1

QPR goals: Zaman

Cautions: Zaman

QPR: 
Goalkeeper: Kang
Defenders: Allison, Gocool, Fasano (c), Roszuk, Sansalone, Zaman
Midfielders: Aziz, Arzumanian, Bovdis, Kodjayan, Melendez, Power 
Forwards: Chippy, Fazli, Ganesh K., Ganesh G., Yanful

Next Game: Sunday July 6 vs. BMF United, at 10:00PM, Downsview Park Outdoor Field 3

Match Preview: Queen's Park Rangers vs. FC Unionville

Queen's Park Rangers (1-1-2) will look to make it two-in-a-row on Sunday versus FC Unionville (0-2-2).

After their first win of the season vs. Rye High on Father's Day, QPR will be ready for their clash against FC Unionville who will be looking for their first league win.

Queen's Park Rangers vs. FC Unionville
Location: Park Downsview Park, Field 3
Time: Sunday June 22, 8:15PM

Queen's Park Rangers vs. Rye High: Match Recap

Queen's Park Rangers were determined to gain their first win of the season, and so it was.

QPR took the field against Division 3 debutants Rye High aggressively, pressing their adversaries deep into their end from the start.

At the 20th minute it was Kasey Ganesh who hammered home the opening goal for QPR, after wreaking havoc on the right flank. From there on QPR controlled game play, hindering Rye High's futile attacks that were met well by QPR's central defenders Roszuk and Zaman.

Toward the end of the first half, QPR goalkeeper Harry Kang turned into Oliver Kahn stopping a Rye High forward, who had freed himself of QPRs defenders and was alone on goal.

In the second half, Rye High tried to increase the tempo but QPR's speedy forwards kept them too occupied, until QPR forwad Ryan Chippy, assisted by Dan Yanful put the game beyond reach with a goal that was as good as State Farm insurance.

"I'm very pleased with the attitude and aggressiveness out there today. We played like we wanted the win from the start and didn't let go until it was ours. This team has fantastic potential and is gaining momentum. We are now 4th, but this is not our habitat: we aim to win this league and will go from strength to strength to achieve our goal", QPR captain Fasano remarked after the game.


Box Score 

QPR 2, Rye High 0

QPR Goals: K. Ganesh, Chippy

Cautions: none

QPR Roster:

Goalkeeper: Kang

Defenders: Zaman, Allison, Roszuk, Gocool, Fasano (C), Sansalone.

Midfielders: Stypka, Kodjayan, Menendez, Arzumanian, Power.

Forwards: Fazli, Yanful, Chippy, K. Ganesh, P. Ganesh.

Next Game: Sunday June 22 vs. FC Unionville, at 8:15PM, Downsview Park Outdoor Field 3

Match Preview: Queen's Park Rangers vs. Rye High

Queen's Park Rangers (0-1-2) will look to end their four-game winless streak (counting last year's semifinal) on Sunday versus Rye High FC (1-2-0).

After a surprising loss to NAFC Origami last week, QPR will be ready for their clash against Rye High FC who are hot off their first league win defeating Balordo FC by one goal to nil.

Queen's Park Rangers vs. Rye High FC
Location: Park Downsview Park, Field 1
Time: Sunday June 15, 8:30PM

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2014 QPR: Standing: Aziz, Chippy, Roszuk, Zaman, Power, Gocool, Hoque, Stypka, Kang. Seated: Bovdis, Yanful, K. Ganesh, Allison, Kodjayan, Fazli, P. Ganesh, Mulchan, Fasano.

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QPR vs. NAFC Origami: Match Recap

The undefeated streak of the Queen's Park Rangers came to an end under Friday Night Lights, falling to NAFC Origami by one goal to nil.

A burning defeat for the Sky Blue, against a weaker opponent who registered the only goal on their sole shot on net.

The game had gotten off to a good start with QPR  controlling game play and producing chances especially from Aziz and Fasano's set pieces.

However, experts say, soccer is made up of episodes. Odd chances that turn into goals is one example. Ejections are another. In fact, early in the 2nd half, QPR's Zaman was sent off courtesy of a second caution, leaving the Sky Blue in 10 men for the remainder of the match.

Despite being down a man, QPR pulled together and played at par until the episode that invariably marked the match - NAFC Origami's goal which came off a counter attack right through QPR's middle.

"I'm gutted about our loss tonight. We have a stronger side but were defeated. We have to want our victory and mean it next time", QPR captain Fasano said after the match.

Box Score

QPR 0, NAFC Origami 1

QPR Goals: none

Cautions: Zaman (2)

QPR Roster:

Goalkeeper: Kang

Defenders: Mulchan, Allison, Power, Roszuk, Gocool, K. Ganesh.

Midfielders: Aziz, Bovdis, Stypka, P. Ganesh, Chippy, Kodjayan, Fasano.

Forwards: Zaman, Fazli, Yanful, Hoque.

Next Game: Sunday June 15 vs. Rye High, at 8:15PM.

Nothing Toulouse vs. QPR: Match Recap

Those who believe in numerology will note that 2 was the principle number in yesterday's match. QPR draws its second match of the season in as many outings - second draw in a row and second in history - with a 2-2 draw.

In the opening minutes Nothing Toulouse set the tone by playing a very physical match, often beyond the rule book, collecting 3 yellow cards in the process.

QPR opened the scoring with debuting Bovdis, who buried a ball that came across goal, spiking it down and passed the opposing goalkeeper.

Nothing Toulouse, however, kept their spirits up, and equalized on a counter attack, first and scoring on a penalty shortly afterwards.

At halftime, QPR regrouped and became more resolute, creating more scoring chances. In the last 5 minutes of the game, QPR mounted the pressure on Nothing Toulouse, scoring on a defensive mishap, with Yanful flicking the ball backwards on an odd angle to seal it at 2-2.

"We played a rough side who were lucky to finish at full strength. We have increased our scoring chances over last game, and we made some forward strides in our game play. The wins will come", Fasano said at full time.

After the match, the boys took part in "the third half", making merry at new sponsor W Burger Bar's Caledonia location (pic below).

Score Box

Nothing Toulouse 2, QPR 2

QPR goals: Bovdis, Yanful.

Cautions: Mulchan, Aziz.

QPR 
Goalkeeper: Kang.
Defenders: Allison, K. Ganesh, Mulchan, Power, Roszuk, Sansalone.
Midfielders: Aziz, Bovdis, Chippy, Fasano (captain), Guillermo, Kodjayan, P. Ganesh.

Forwards: Fazli, Yanful.

Match Preview: QPR vs. Nothing Toulouse

After a scoreless draw in its season opener against BMF United, QPR will be looking to open its scoring account against league newcomer Nothing Toulouse.

The league debutantes lost their opening match 2-1 against JFT Z, another new team in Division 3, and will be looking to avenge this loss.

Nothing Toulouse vs. Queen's Park Rangers
Location: Park Downsview Park, Field 2
Time: Sunday June 1, 4:30PM

Go QPR!

QPR vs. BMF United: Match Recap

QPR opened its second season against its last opponent from 2013, with an unprecedented result: QPR drew a match for the first time in its short but distinguished history.

According to legendary Italian sports journalist Gianni Brera, a goalless draw is the perfect result where neither side commits errors, the defenses annihilate the respective attacks, goalkeepers are called to make good saves to keep their clean sheets.

That's the kind of game that QPR and BMF United played, sharing the spoils in the end.

The game got off to a good start for the OPS's Sky Blue, when from a corner kick Zaman headed the ball twisting his neck like Linda Blair in the Exorcist, only to see it to go wide by a few inches.

On the other end, QPR goalkeeper Kang made what Roy Hoyson would call a "magisterial" save after losing a ball in the sun. Kang collects his shut out in his QPR debut.

"The first game jitters are out of the way. We're gonna keep up the good hard work and take our chances in the attacking phase. Overall I'm satisfied with the effort, and am confident with the depth on this team", QPR's Fasano remarked in the post-game.


SCORE BOX

QPR 0, BMF United 0

QPR Goals: none.

QPR Cautions: Kodjayan.

QPR:
Goalkeeper: Kang.
Defenders: Mulchan, Sansalone, Zaman, Roszuk, Allison.
Midfielders: Chippy, Stypka, Kodjayan, Power, Guillermo, Ganesh, Arzumanian.
Forwards: Yanful, Fazli-Sarijloo, Fasano.

Next game: vs. Nothing Toulouse, Sun June 1, 4:30pm, Field 2.

Season Opener Preview: QPR vs. BMF United

On May 25, Queen's Park Rangers will open their season against last season's last opponent: BMF United.

QPR will look to even the the record against BMF United, which currently sits at 1 win and 2 losses. The last loss came at the end of a hard fought semifinal, which ended 0-2.

The excitement has been building for some time now, the boys are revved up and look forward to starting the season off on the right foot.

Queen's Park Rangers vs. BMF United
Location: Park Downsview Park, Field 1
Time: Sunday May 25, 6:30PM

Go QPR!

Queen's Park Rangers 2014 Roster

The Queen's Park Rangers will kick off their second season on May 25.

Recruitment is complete, our team is bolstered with some of the OPS' hidden soccer talent (one of them may be working a few cubicles next to you) with our season's objective to improve on their 3rd place league and semifinal playoff finish.

QPR Roster 2014:

Andrew Sansalone (MOHLTC)
Bernardo Melendez (MGS)
Cam Power (MCSCS)
Dan Yanful (MCSS)
Enan Hoque (MOHLTC)
Frederic Kodjanan (MOF)
Hadi Fazli-Sarijoo (MGS)
Harry Kang
Kevin Gocool (MCSS)
Konrad Stypka (MOHLTC)
Marc Mulchan (MOHLTC)
Max Zaman (MOHLTC)
Michael Aziz (MOHLTC)
Michael B. Allison (MOHLTC)
Paul Bovidis (MAA)
Perry Arzumanian (MGS)
Pranavan Ganesh (MOF)
Rocco Fasano (MOHLTC), Captain
Ryan Chippy (MAH)
Sergio Guillermo (MAG)
Voytek Roszuk

Their first match is at 6:30pm, at Downsview Park on May 25 as mentioned.

Come on out to cheer them on!

Sponsorship Deal: Credit Union for All Public Service Employees

VP Wanda Miller and Marketing Manager Angela Tsiampas proudly display QPR's jersey 

Queen's Park Rangers are pleased to announce the renewal of our partnership with The Credit Union for All Public Service Employees for Summer 2014!

The Credit Union for All Public Service Employees, or as most Ontario Public Servants call them, "the Credit Union" has been providing financial services to OPSers for decades, and continues to help them securing mortgages and lines of credit, growing their money with investments (RSPs, RESPs, etc), and protecting their dearest assets through insurance.

Queen's Park Rangers subscribed their support of the Credit Union by opening an account to manage their team finances.

The Credit Union's contribution will help Queen's Park Rangers with registration costs for the upcoming summer season. We look forward to a long-lasting relationship with The Credit Union for All Public Service Employees.

Website: http://www.mycreditunion.ca/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OCSCU
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ocscu

QPR Practice Session

The boys of summer hit the training ground on Sunday ahead of their league debut on May 25 at Downsview Park.

Practice focused mainly on physical fitness, but also on gaining familiarity with the ball, with passing and shooting drills.

The roster is near completion, and will be presented soon, so stay tuned!