TORONTO - An exciting chapter now begins for Pistolas FC as the offseason begins and a bevy of opportunities opens up to make this team more committed, more creative, more skilled, more defensive, and a hell of a lot quicker.

Having just barely missed out on the European Transfer Window which closed just yesterday, the likes of Christiano Ronaldo, Fernando Torres, Benzema, Adebayor, Dani Alves, Samuel Eto, Didier Drogba, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are all locked up for the year. Click to continue reading...

TORONTO - What went wrong?

That's the question Pistolas FC and their legions of online and stadium fans are left to ask themselves over the next 8 months.

The team dubbed "built for the playoffs" had enjoyed an outstanding run during the season, and were on track to cruise through the 1st round of the playoffs and then battle it out against the other top tier teams in the league. Click to continue reading...

MARKHAM - After a strong season and better play this year, Pistolas FC dropped an unlikely 4-1 loss to Silver.

Missing many quality players in Ivano, David Breau, Gus, Jay Shumski and Andrew Traetto the team didnt have many options in changing things up or trying different options.

Poorly scheduled as an early start on the the Sunday of the long weekend, the game started quickly without necessary defencemen Rocco and Luch, and Silver got out to an early 2-0 scoreline. Click to continue reading...

TORONTO - "Raging Bull" Ivano Volpe is still suffering from shin splints, ankle and groin injuries and will unlikely play in today's match.

The injuries occured during the Inter Selects and Silver matches that were both played within the span of four days.

There is a small window of hope that he may decide come game time that he'll at least test it out, and his presence alone would at the very least contribute to the substitution situation. Click to continue reading...

MARKHAM - Though injury has caused some notable losses in the roster for today, plenty of the players are expected to play - some through injury - as we here at pistolasfc.com reveal our expected roster.

Firstly, it's been firmly confirmed that Jay Shumski, David Breau and Gus G. are out due to injury and contractual commitments. Click to continue reading...

MARKHAM - Late Saturday night, it was confirmed that Gus G. of the Pistolas FC Toronto would not play in Sunday's match versus Silver due to a lower back injury.

The injury, which limits his running and movement, affected him last game as well, and was visually obvious. There were strong hopes that with a weeks rest he'd be able to give a few shifts and provide an extra sub. Click to continue reading...

TORONTO - With the Olympic Soccer Tournament in Beijing now over, and European leagues still in the very early weeks, all attention now shifts to the MSC Centennial Cup Championship, which begins this Sunday August 31st.

More importantly, it is the do-or-die season for all clubs, and all nerves, injuries - in fact the whole season - doesn't mean a thing, as the elimination season starts now. Click to continue reading...

MARKHAM - With the playoffs only 4 days away, the status of superstar keeper Mark C. is still up in the air, after suffering a cracked rib against Inter Selects last Saturday

In that game, Mark was called upon to stop a penalty kick, with the game still tied 0-0. He made a fantastic save and was quick to get up and grab the rebound from a charging striker. Click to continue reading...

TORONTO - Steadfast defensemen Jason Shumski, and workhorse midfielder David Breau have both been ruled out for this Sunday's playoff game against Silver.

Shumski, who has been seeking physio, missed most of August after injuring his ankle in a game early in the month. He returned to play in the last 3 games but reinjured it this past Sunday. Click to continue reading...

MARKHAM - Well, the regular season is over and now the elimination playoffs begin. It's do or die time, and it'll take 4 wins to claim the coveted Centennial Cup Championship.

After the games were completed and the standings set, there were two ties. Pistolas FC and Limeys FC tied for 3rd overall, but in head to head action Limeys FC won both its matches against a short benched PFC squad, and therefore wins the tie breaker for third. Click to continue reading...

MARKHAM - After winning the last 5 straight games and 8 of their last 10, Pistolas FC dropped the last game of the regular season 2-1 to Silver.

Playing their 2nd game in 4 nights, the team looked sluggish all around showing only few signs of determination.

But with the previous game ending in a lopsided 6-1 Titans FC over Limeys FC, the boys in black weren't as pressed into a must win situation and experimented with an unusual lineup. Click to continue reading...

TORONTO - With Saturday's results in, there is only one game remaining on the schedule for each team before the final playoff picture is solidified.

On Saturday, Solun FC beat Limeys FC 3-1 to put Pistolas FC in 3rd position based on goals for.

The Markham Crush continued their reign as they downed Titans FC 3-0, while Pamir FC - pounded Inter Selects - catching them on their second of three games in four nights - 7-1. Click to continue reading...

MARKHAM - Two 'Magical Men of Mayhem' were pulling out the tricks last night, as Eddy M. and Mark C. led the Pistolas to their latest victory.

Eddy 'M.VP' didn't need many games to return to his All Star form as he netted a hat trick. With 5 goals in his last two games, you'd never know he was injured all these weeks. Click to continue reading...

TORONTO - It has been a very different year in the world of Pistolas FC.

Last year, the team finished in 8th out of 10 teams, struggling in the league, before gelling late in the season and late into the playoffs culmintaing with winning the championship.

But this year the team has enjoyed some league success, and after a slow first four games, have rebounded strong and won their last 4 straight and 7 of their last 9 games. Click to continue reading...

MARKHAM - The Markham Crush have emerged as the new leaders of the league after downing the Markham Dynamo 2-0 in a battle for first place.

After a surge to the top with 11 straight victories, the Markham Dynamo have gone winless in their last four games, dropping the last three straight. In only two of those matches did the Dynamo field a short bench, so the questions are starting to arise. Click to continue reading...