It was a tight battle between Ontario and Québec in the 2024 Provincial Xcel Showcase Weekend, which took place at Zanchin Automotive Soccer Centre in Vaughan from May 17 to 19. The two leading-Canadian provincial soccer bodies were only separated by six points after 12 games, across four mini three-game series, where Ontario nearly edged past Québec with an overall record of 6/4/2 [six Wins, four Loses and two Draws]. Québec on the other hand, finished with a record of four 4/6/2 [four Wins, six Loses and two Draws.]

Also included in the Showcase Weekend was Ontario Soccer’s U14 Provincial Xcel Teams, the entry-phase to the Provincial Xcel program. These groups played a “Red vs. Black” All-Star series with the best players in the province.

An annual Showcase event whose venue alternates annually between Ontario and Québec, this years Provincial Showcase Weekend featured enhanced digital storytelling spread across Ontario Soccer’s various digital channels. Visit the 2024 Provincial Xcel Showcase Match Centre on OntarioSoccer.net for a summary of all the action and coverage including results, photos, videos, livestreams and more.

The 2024 Provincial Xcel Program began in March with the Provincial Screening Competition, an annual Provincial Xcel Talent Identification event for male and female players, who are eligible for the U14, U15, U16 and U17 Provincial Xcel Team.

Ontario Soccer’s Provincial Xcel Program is a key component and outcome of the Talented Player Pathway and Long-Term Player Development, providing players a bridge to high-performance soccer in Ontario and Canada at the collegiate, national and even professional levels.

To learn more about the program, visit: ontariosoccer.net/provincial-program