Club History
AC Milan Soccer Club has been growing since it's founder Andrew Pagnotta established the club on August 15, 1999. The club originally started as Diavoli - Steelers. Andrew Pagnotta had taken over Waiward Steelers Soccer Club (Division 7/8 Mens) as they did not want to play in the EDSA league no longer. Under EDSA bylaws, the club was to carry the Diavoli-Steelers name for one year. After carrying the name for the year, the club decided to change it's name to AC Milan Diavoli Soccer Club. The club used this name as it was the founder's favorite team in the Italian Serie A Soccer League. The team jerseys were very similar to the actual AC Milan team in Italy, only with a logo that staff decided on. The logo to the left is what started off the club's soccer campaign.
After one year, the club decided to move into a competitive direction. A special thanks goes out to Spruce Grove Saints Soccer club and Al Rashid Soccer Club for their affiliation help over the years. The club spent 5 years getting its main team into Division 1 and all players involved should be proud to say, "WE WORKED TO GET WHERE WE ARE". AC Milan Diavoli Soccer Club changed its club name in the 2002/2003 Indoor Season to Serie A Soccer Club. This was done to develop a competitive status within the league. The club decided to go with three mens teams in that season (Serie A - AC Milan, Serie A - Inter Milan and Serie A - Lazio). All teams had great success as we tried to create a club using Italian Serie A Soccer League Club Names. In the 2003 Outdoor Season the club decided to go with two men's teams (Serie A - AC Milan and Serie A - Lazio) as the coaching staff thought it was a better way to develop its players. Congratulations to Serie A - AC Milan as they were promoted to Division 1 for the 2004 Outdoor Season. In the 2003/2004 Indoor Season the club again decided to go with two men's teams (Serie A - AC Milan and Serie A - Inter Milan). Congratuations to Serie A - AC Milan as they were promoted to Division 1 for the 2004/2005 Indoor Season. The logos to the left were all the logos used for the club over the years.
AC Milan Soccer Club also fielded its first womens team (Serie A - AC Milan) in the 2003/2004 Indoor Season. The team was coached by long time keeper Stefano Pagnotta. The women were mainly first time players and had a great learning experience. Their record was 0-18, but many people within the league had informed the club that the ladies made great improvements in their game. Stefano has decided to coach the women and develop the womens program. Th women are enjoying much more success these days due to his dedication. He has even given up playing to have the program succeed. Viva soccer! It's great to see more people involved in this great game. As you now know, the womens program is just starting to grow and will always accept players that want to have great fun in soccer. For further information please email the Women's Director on the Staff Directory link. Check out the first women's team picture.
AC Milan Soccer Club will have two mens teams in Division 1 for the 2005/2006 EDSA Indoor Season They are looking at fielding another mens team for the upcoming Indoor Season as well. AC Milan soccer club has 3 mens teams in Division 1, 2 and 3 for the EDSA Outdoor Season presently. The club has decided to use the AC Milan name for all teams as it has developed a strong reputation within the league. The mens team coaches include: Andrew Pagnotta ("C" License Coach) Jason Philip ("B" License Coach), Bradley Reddy ("B" License Coach) and Cam Leverman (Grant MacEwan Coach). All coaches recruit their players from the local high school soccer programs, youth soccer programs and general adult scouting. Many of these players were very greatful that they were given the opportunity to play at a high level and have gladly expressed their gratitude by playing for the club for many years. On top of our great program there is also tournament involvement. We have been involved in at least one outdoor tournament every season. Here are some of the placements at tournaments the club attended.
AC Milan Soccer Club has been growing since it's founder Andrew Pagnotta established the club on August 15, 1999. The club originally started as Diavoli - Steelers. Andrew Pagnotta had taken over Waiward Steelers Soccer Club (Division 7/8 Mens) as they did not want to play in the EDSA league no longer. Under EDSA bylaws, the club was to carry the Diavoli-Steelers name for one year. After carrying the name for the year, the club decided to change it's name to AC Milan Diavoli Soccer Club. The club used this name as it was the founder's favorite team in the Italian Serie A Soccer League. The team jerseys were very similar to the actual AC Milan team in Italy, only with a logo that staff decided on. The logo to the left is what started off the club's soccer campaign.
After one year, the club decided to move into a competitive direction. A special thanks goes out to Spruce Grove Saints Soccer club and Al Rashid Soccer Club for their affiliation help over the years. The club spent 5 years getting its main team into Division 1 and all players involved should be proud to say, "WE WORKED TO GET WHERE WE ARE". AC Milan Diavoli Soccer Club changed its club name in the 2002/2003 Indoor Season to Serie A Soccer Club. This was done to develop a competitive status within the league. The club decided to go with three mens teams in that season (Serie A - AC Milan, Serie A - Inter Milan and Serie A - Lazio). All teams had great success as we tried to create a club using Italian Serie A Soccer League Club Names. In the 2003 Outdoor Season the club decided to go with two men's teams (Serie A - AC Milan and Serie A - Lazio) as the coaching staff thought it was a better way to develop its players. Congratulations to Serie A - AC Milan as they were promoted to Division 1 for the 2004 Outdoor Season. In the 2003/2004 Indoor Season the club again decided to go with two men's teams (Serie A - AC Milan and Serie A - Inter Milan). Congratuations to Serie A - AC Milan as they were promoted to Division 1 for the 2004/2005 Indoor Season. The logos to the left were all the logos used for the club over the years.
AC Milan Soccer Club also fielded its first womens team (Serie A - AC Milan) in the 2003/2004 Indoor Season. The team was coached by long time keeper Stefano Pagnotta. The women were mainly first time players and had a great learning experience. Their record was 0-18, but many people within the league had informed the club that the ladies made great improvements in their game. Stefano has decided to coach the women and develop the womens program. Th women are enjoying much more success these days due to his dedication. He has even given up playing to have the program succeed. Viva soccer! It's great to see more people involved in this great game. As you now know, the womens program is just starting to grow and will always accept players that want to have great fun in soccer. For further information please email the Women's Director on the Staff Directory link. Check out the first women's team picture.
AC Milan Soccer Club will have two mens teams in Division 1 for the 2005/2006 EDSA Indoor Season They are looking at fielding another mens team for the upcoming Indoor Season as well. AC Milan soccer club has 3 mens teams in Division 1, 2 and 3 for the EDSA Outdoor Season presently. The club has decided to use the AC Milan name for all teams as it has developed a strong reputation within the league. The mens team coaches include: Andrew Pagnotta ("C" License Coach) Jason Philip ("B" License Coach), Bradley Reddy ("B" License Coach) and Cam Leverman (Grant MacEwan Coach). All coaches recruit their players from the local high school soccer programs, youth soccer programs and general adult scouting. Many of these players were very greatful that they were given the opportunity to play at a high level and have gladly expressed their gratitude by playing for the club for many years. On top of our great program there is also tournament involvement. We have been involved in at least one outdoor tournament every season. Here are some of the placements at tournaments the club attended.
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