About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Rockers United Soccer Club is more than just a soccer club — we’re a community built on teamwork, dedication, and a shared love for the beautiful game. From youth development to competitive adult leagues, our mission is to inspire players of all ages and skill levels to reach their full potential both on and off the field.
We take pride in fostering a positive and inclusive environment that promotes sportsmanship, personal growth, and community involvement. Our coaching staff is made up of experienced, licensed professionals committed to developing talent and instilling lifelong values through soccer.
Whether you’re taking your first steps in the sport or aiming to compete at the highest level, Rockers United Soccer Club provides a pathway for every player. Join us in building a stronger, united soccer culture — one goal, one team, one passion.
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Brief History
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Rockers was established in 1974 by a group of young Jamaican soccer enthusiasts, mostly Algonquin College students. The idea to form this club was proposed by Lionel (Bingie) Barker, who, in 1974, with several other Jamaican students, became the core of the first Algonquin College Soccer Team to compete in the inter-collegiate league.
The Rockers United soccer team was admitted into the Ontario Carleton Soccer League (OCSL) in 1975, making its debut in the Recreation B Division, the lowest tier, in 1976. By 1978, in their third season, Rockers United became the Division 2 champions. This pattern of division champions became virtually an annual phenomenon, meaning progression to successive divisions until the team became a fixture in the OCSL’s Division I.
The Rockers soccer team also won several ancillary tournaments, outclassing major competitive clubs to win the Ottawa Cup in 1980 in their fourth year in the league. They continued to win many other competitions and advanced to the 1986 Ontario Cup semi-finals.
1997 marked another significant milestone. Rockers established Ottawa’s first all-black women's soccer team. The Rockers United women's team entered the Recreation Association (RA) League and won their group for four consecutive seasons. Then in 2004, a Rockers Women's competitive team began playing competitively in the OSCL.
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