January 23rd, 2027 • Courtyard by Marriott, Oshawa

The 2027 Soccer Club Symposium brings together leaders, professionals and researchers from across the soccer and academic communities for a practical, forward-looking conversation about the future of the sport.


Co-hosted by Oshawa Football Club, Whitby Football Club, Pickering Football Club and North Toronto Soccer Club, the symposium will examine the opportunities and challenges facing today’s community clubs—from declining recreational participation and rising costs to digital marketing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, player development and the recruitment of female coaches.

The centrepiece of the symposium will be As Many as Possible for as Long as Possible, presented by Jean Côté of Queen’s University.
The keynote will explore how community sport organizations can create environments that welcome more participants, encourage long-term involvement and support positive development through sport. It will challenge attendees to look beyond short-term performance and consider how club structures, coaching practices and member experiences influence whether people remain connected to soccer.

Club executives and board members

Technical directors and program leaders

Coaches and coach developers

Administrators and operations staff

Marketing and communications professionals

Volunteers and community-sport partners

Anyone committed to strengthening the future 
of community soccer