The Usual Suspects take home TIFT titles
In a series of intense championship matches between familiar foes, the Toronto Invitational Futsal Tournament came to a close on Sunday and it was the usual suspects that brought home the hardware.
With numerous people at the Direct Energy Centre watching on, the tournament had attracted not only futsal teams from across 11 different cities from the US and Canada but those new to the game including parents, coaches, youth and manufacturers that were in attendance for the Toronto International Soccer Show. Most in the sporting and soccer landscape didn't know what futsal was but definitely developed an appreciation for it after they left. Many from unsanctioned futsal leagues were also impressed with the tournament and the doors for dialogue to unite have now been opened. Needless to say it was a monumental weekend for Canadian futsal and 2010 looks to be the year the sport breaks out.
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