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The 1975 men's soccer team won UVic’s first ever CIAU Championship. This Vikes team knocked off Dalhousie and then Concordia to claim the National title after earlier Canada West victories over Alberta and Saskatchewan.

In a short season, the men’s soccer team defeated the University of British Columbia in the regional playoffs 4-0 on home turf. This advanced the Vikes to the Canada West Tournament in Edmonton, AB hosted at the University of Alberta. In a close match the Vikes managed to defeat Alberta 2-1. In the finals, the Vikes overpowered the University of Saskatchewan  4-0 to take the Canada West title.  In three games the Vikes impressively scored 10 goals.
 
The Vikes hosted the 1975 CIAU national championships at Centennial Stadium. In two games the Vikes secured the glory by defeating the University of Dalhousie and Concordia University to claim the 1975 national championship title.

UVic Achievements

- Won UVic’s first men’s soccer national championship
- Defeated University of Dalhousie and Concordia University for the title
 

1975 Men's Soccer Team Roster

 
Head Coach: Brian Hughes
Team Manager/Trainer: George Smith