Ottawa’s grassroots soccer scene is heading to one of the biggest indoor stages in the country as three teams from the nation’s capital prepare to compete at the Golden Goal Tournament in Toronto, a winner‑takes‑all event with a $100,000 prize on the line.

Hosted at The Hangar Sport Complex (75 Carl Hall Rd #1001A, Toronto, ON M3K 2B9) from December 27–28, 2025, the tournament brings together top clubs from across Canada and the United States in a high‑intensity indoor format where every match counts and only one champion leaves with the full purse.

Leading Ottawa’s charge is the ANYO All‑Stars, a select side built from Active Newcomer Youth Ottawa’s programs and wider community talent, headline the capital’s delegation. Drawn into Group E, they will face Mississauga Dolphins and Villains Sauga City in a compact, must‑win group schedule at The Hangar Sport Complex on December 27. Strong group results would send ANYO into the evening Round of 16, keeping their dream of a deep run and a six‑figure payday alive.

Joining them in Toronto are two more Ottawa representatives. Mama Africa FC, competing in Group D against Toronto FAA, Detroit United and YR Shooters, carry the flag for a vibrant African and diaspora football community that has become a defining part of the city’s grassroots game. Lebanon FC, placed in Group B with Richmond Oilers, Etobicoke United FC and Amigos FC, add another layer to Ottawa’s multicultural story, drawing on the passion and support of the city’s Lebanese community.

Together, the three clubs offer a snapshot of how far Ottawa’s football landscape has evolved—from local community leagues to sharing the field with top sides from across Canada and the United States in a national‑profile tournament. Regardless of which badge lifts the trophy, the weekend represents a major milestone for the capital: three distinct Ottawa stories converging under one roof, each with a real shot at the $100,000 Golden Goal.