Brampton Hitmen
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| Full name | Brampton Stallions |
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| Nickname(s) | The Stallions |
| Founded | 2001 (as Brampton Hitmen) |
| Dissolved | 2006 |
| Ground | Victoria Park Stadium |
| League | Canadian Soccer League |
| 2006 | 2nd, Play-off Quarter-Finals |
Brampton Stallions were a Canadian soccer team, founded in 2001. The team was a member of the Canadian Soccer League, the highest level soccer league in Canada, and played in the National Division. The team played as the Brampton Hitmen until 2004.
The Stallions played their home games at Victoria Park Stadium in the city of Brampton, Ontario, around 25 miles west of downtown Toronto. The team's colors were black and white. The club struggled during its infant stages failing to make the postseason during its first two seasons. Until finally capturing the CPSL Championship in 2003, and ending as playoff contender during its final tenure within the league.
Brampton came into existence and entered the Canadian Professional Soccer League in 2001, along with Toronto Supra, Ottawa Wizards, and Montreal Dynamites. The franchise was placed in the Western Conference and would call Victoria Park Stadium as their home venue. Former Montreal Impact head coach Paul Kitson was appointed to the position. Kitson stocked his inaugural roster with former USL A-League players like Edgar Bartolomeu, Francisco Dos Santos, Laryea Adjetey, Ivan Jurisic, Paulo Silva, Adolfo Mella, and named CPSL veteran Phil Ionadi captain. The Hitmen debuted on June 3, 2001 in a 1-1 draw against the St. Catharines Wolves. Kitson struggled to achieve results for the club, which led to his dismissal from his post after going eight matches without a victory.
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