Quebec Dynamo ARSQ was a Canadiansoccer club, founded in 2008 in the province of Québec. The women’s team is a member of theUnited Soccer LeaguesW-League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team debuted in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference against teams fromHamilton,Laval,London,Ottawa,Rochester andToronto.
Quebec Dynamo ARSQ was founded in 2008 by four promoters: Samir Ghrib, David Desloges, Stéphane Alain and Maxime Barabé.[1] The presentation of team's colors shirts and the nomination of a general manager takes place on September 24, 2009.[2] The new team is consist a non-profit organization from theAssociation Régionale de Soccer de Québec (ARSQ).[3] The team created to ensure the development of regional soccer in the Quebec city and Chaudière-Appalaches region.[4]
The original name for the franchise was theArsenal SC, however, lawyers representing the English clubArsenal F.C. demanded that the team change its name, because they hold exclusive rights for that trademark in Canada.[5] Starting with the2014 W-League season, the team name was changed fromQuebec City Amiral SC toQuebec Dynamo ARSQ. The league ended following the 2015 season, however, the club re-formed in 2018 to play in thePremière Ligue de soccer du Québec.[6]
Quebec Dynamo ARSQ have a big rivalry with theLaval Comets.[7][8] Several former players of Comets play now for the Dynamo.[9][10] In matches between the two teams, it is not uncommon for supporters to travel Quebec city-Montreal or Montreal-Quebec city to go to encourage their teams.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Sports teams based inQuebec