The Canada Soccer Hall of Fame honours people and institutions for their contributions to Canadian soccer. It was founded in 1997 by the Ontario Soccer Association and was originally located in Vaughan, Ontario. As of 2023, the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame has inducted 142 players, 13 managers/coaches, 10 officials, and 43 builders as honoured members. Additionally, the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame has recognized 13 teams of distinction and seven organizations of distinction.
After the Canadian Soccer Association Alumni Association was founded in 1987, the Soccer Hall of Fame was founded by the Ontario Soccer Association in 1997 in Vaughan. The new Canada Soccer Hall of Fame was launched in May 2017 under the direction of the Canadian Soccer Association in Ottawa, Ontario. All previously-inducted members of The Soccer Hall of Fame as well as a catch-up class of 17 legends were named to the new Canada Soccer Hall of Fame.
Honoured members
As of 2023, the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame has inducted 208 honoured members. The honoured members are organized in four categories: Players, Coaches/Managers, Officials, and Builders. The next class of honoured members will be inducted in 2024.
Names in italics are those persons inducted under the "Pioneer" category (established in 2007) or "Veteran Canadian Players" category (as the category was renamed in 2017).
Players
Coaches
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- Stuart Brown: 2010
- John Buchanan: 2006
- Bert Goldberger: 2011
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Officials
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- Dan Kulai: 2004
- Horace Lyons: 2000
- Ray Morgan: 2002
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Builders
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George Anderson: 2000
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Arther "Pop" Arnold: 2008
- Brian Avey: 2010
- Angus Barrett: 2012
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Herb Capozzi: 2007
- Jeff Cross: 2004
- Sam Davidson: 2000
- Sam Donaghey: 2023
- Gus Etchegarry: 2007
- William Fenton: 2008
- Jim Fleming: 2007
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- David Forsyth: 2000
- Tomas Fried: 2000
- Dave Fryatt: 2000
- Bill Gilhespy: 2013
- Rudy Gittens: 2007
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George Gross: 2006
- William Hoyle: 2011
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Jim Hubay: 2015
- Alex Hylan: 2013
- Colin Jose: 2009
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John Russell: 2010
- Aubrey Sanford: 2003
- Bob Sayer: 2020
- Georges Schwartz: 2005
- William Simpson: 2000
- Alan Southard : 2003
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Frederick Stambrook: 2006
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Steve Stavro: 2005
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William Stirling: 2000
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Les Wilson: 2008
- Derek Wisdom: 2009
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Teams and organizations of distinction
Teams of distinction
Organizations of distinction
Past awards
Brian Budd Award recipients
The Brian Budd Award recognizes those who have excelled both in soccer and in another endeavours but who might not otherwise qualify for induction. The candidate must exemplify good character, show outstanding dedication, achievements and leadership in developing soccer in Canada and provide inspiration to past, present and future generations. The award honours the late Brian Budd, a Canadian soccer player who won the Superstars World Championship competition three years in a row from 1978 to 1980.