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{{Short description|Canadian soccer player and television broadcaster}}
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'''Helen Stoumbos''' (born October 18, 1970) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] former [[association football|soccer]] player and television broadcaster. A Center Midfield, she represented Canada at the [[1995 FIFA Women's World Cup|1995]] edition of the [[FIFA Women's World Cup]] and scored the team's first ever goal at World Cup level. Stoumbos was a member of the winning Canadian squad at the [[1998 CONCACAF Women's Championship]] and was inducted into the [[Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame]] in 2008.
'''Helen Stoumbos''' (born October 18, 1970) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] retired [[association football|soccer]] player and television broadcaster. A Center Midfield, she represented Canada at the [[1995 FIFA Women's World Cup|1995]] edition of the [[FIFA Women's World Cup]] and scored the team's first ever goal at World Cup level. Stoumbos was a member of the winning Canadian squad at the [[1998 CONCACAF Women's Championship]] and was inducted into the [[Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame]] in 2008.


After injury curtailed Stoumbos' playing career, she moved into television broadcasting, working on football coverage from [[Sportsnet]], [[CBC Sports]] and [[GolTV (Canada)|GolTV]].
After injury curtailed Stoumbos' playing career, she moved into television broadcasting, working on football coverage from [[Sportsnet]], [[CBC Sports]] and [[GolTV (Canada)|GolTV]].

Helen went on to host and produce a number of sports related TV Series: Direct Kicks, Direct Kicks for Chicks, Slapstick TV: The Hockey Show, SportsTrek and most recently We Live Soccer. These series aired on various networks in Canada, the US and Malaysia.

Currently Helen is the President/CEO of [https://thegood.games/ The GOOD Games], Canada's biggest festival of sport. The event includes sports competitions for athletes 20+ as well as a massive Olympic style sports festival.

In 2016, together with 3 former teammates, Helen launched the [http://www.canadawomenssoccer.com Canadian Women's Soccer Alumni Association].


==Club career==
==Club career==
Stoumbos played local soccer in [[Guelph]] from the age of 10, encouraged and supported by her Greek father John.<ref name="molinaro">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/indepth/feature-soccer-stoumbos.html|title=Daughters and fathers: Helen Stoumbos credits dad for her success|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|work=[[CBC.ca]]|date=6 March 2008|archivedate=3 June 2008|accessdate=1 September 2013|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080703035330/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/indepth/feature-soccer-stoumbos.html|first=John F.|last=Molinaro}}</ref> From 1989 to 1993 Stoumbos played [[college soccer]] for [[Wilfrid Laurier University]]. Helen was an All Canadian All Star 4 times and received the Presidents Award for Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year a record 3 times. She returned to [[Coach (sports)|coach]] the team in 1996 and was inducted into the University's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.laurierathletics.com/createarticle.php?ID=258&String=Helen%20Stoumbos|title=MacLean and Stoumbos to be Elected into Hall of Fame|publisher=[[Wilfrid Laurier University]]|date=23 September 1999|accessdate=1 September 2013}}</ref>
Stoumbos played local soccer in [[Guelph]] from the age of 10, encouraged and supported by her Greek father John.<ref name="molinaro">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/indepth/feature-soccer-stoumbos.html|title=Daughters and fathers: Helen Stoumbos credits dad for her success|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|work=[[CBC.ca]]|date=6 March 2008|archivedate=3 July 2008|access-date=1 September 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080703035330/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/indepth/feature-soccer-stoumbos.html|first=John F.|last=Molinaro}}</ref> From 1989 to 1993 Stoumbos played [[College soccer in the United States|college soccer]] for [[Wilfrid Laurier University]]. Helen was an All Canadian All Star 4 times and received the Presidents Award for Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year a record 3 times. She returned to [[Coach (sports)|coach]] the team in 1996 and was inducted into the University's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.laurierathletics.com/createarticle.php?ID=258&String=Helen%20Stoumbos|title=MacLean and Stoumbos to be Elected into Hall of Fame|publisher=[[Wilfrid Laurier University]]|date=23 September 1999|access-date=1 September 2013}}</ref>


During the late 1990s Stoumbos played professionally in the North American [[W-League]] for [[Buffalo FFillies]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://business.highbeam.com/6567/article-1P2-23044448/ffillies-step-up-class-wleague-taps-into-national-team|title=FFillies step up in class as W-League taps into national team|publisher=[[The Buffalo News]]|date=14 May 1998|first=Mark|last=Gaughan|accessdate=1 September 2013|quote=The FFillies have four Canadian national team players, led by midfielder Helen Stoumbos.}}</ref> and [[Toronto Inferno]].
During the late 1990s Stoumbos played professionally in the North American [[USL W-League (1995–2015)|W-League]] for [[Buffalo FFillies]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://business.highbeam.com/6567/article-1P2-23044448/ffillies-step-up-class-wleague-taps-into-national-team|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203001023/http://business.highbeam.com/6567/article-1P2-23044448/ffillies-step-up-class-wleague-taps-into-national-team|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 December 2013|title=FFillies step up in class as W-League taps into national team|publisher=[[The Buffalo News]]|date=14 May 1998|first=Mark|last=Gaughan|access-date=1 September 2013|quote=The FFillies have four Canadian national team players, led by midfielder Helen Stoumbos.}}</ref> and [[Toronto Inferno]].


==International career==
==International career==
Stoumbos represented Canada at the [[Universiade|World Student Games]] in July [[Football at the 1993 Summer Universiade|1993]]. She had already made her senior national team debut the previous month, in a 4–0 defeat to [[Italy women's national football team|Italy]] in [[Columbus, Ohio]].
Stoumbos represented Canada at the [[Universiade|World Student Games]] in July [[Football at the 1993 Summer Universiade|1993]]. She had already made her senior national team debut the previous month, in a 4–0 defeat to [[Italy women's national football team|Italy]] in [[Columbus, Ohio]].


At the [[1995 FIFA Women's World Cup]], Stoumbos became the first Canadian player of either gender to score a World Cup goal. With Canada 3–0 down to [[England women's national football team|England]] in their opening match, she [[Corner kick#Scoring a goal direct from a corner|scored direct from a corner kick]] in the 87th minute as England goalkeeper [[Pauline Cope]] missed her punch. [[Geri Donnelly]] pulled another goal back in [[injury time]] but Canada lost 3–2.<ref name="molinaro" />
At the [[1995 FIFA Women's World Cup]], Stoumbos became the first Canadian player of either gender to score a World Cup goal. With Canada 3–0 down to [[England women's national football team|England]] in their opening match, she [[Corner kick#Scoring a goal direct from a corner: Olympico goal|scored direct from a corner kick]] in the 87th minute as England goalkeeper [[Pauline Cope]] missed her punch. [[Geri Donnelly]] pulled another goal back in [[injury time]] but Canada lost 3–2.<ref name="molinaro" />


Canada qualified for the [[1999 FIFA Women's World Cup]] by winning the [[1998 CONCACAF Women's Championship]], in the absence of the United States who had qualified automatically as hosts. Stoumbos was not named in the squad for the finals,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://womensoccer.com/wwcup99/wcteams/canadatm.html|title=Canada Women's World Cup '99 Team Roster|publisher=Women's Soccer World|archivedate=19 June 1999|accessdate=1 September 2013|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20071020005713/http://womensoccer.com/wwcup99/wcteams/canadatm.html}}</ref> undergoing knee surgery just before the tournament.
Canada qualified for the [[1999 FIFA Women's World Cup]] by winning the [[1998 CONCACAF Women's Championship]], in the absence of the United States who had qualified automatically as hosts. Stoumbos was not named in the squad for the finals,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://womensoccer.com/wwcup99/wcteams/canadatm.html|title=Canada Women's World Cup '99 Team Roster|publisher=Women's Soccer World|archivedate=20 October 2007|access-date=1 September 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071020005713/http://womensoccer.com/wwcup99/wcteams/canadatm.html}}</ref> undergoing knee surgery just before the tournament.


==Further reading==
==Further reading==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{FIFA player|369}}
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*[http://canadasoccer.com/index.php?t=roster&pid=3077 Stoumbos] at Canada Soccer
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* {{IMDb name|5193101}}
* {{twitter|HelenStoumbos}}
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{{Canada Squad 1995 Women's World Cup}}
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{{Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame}}


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Latest revision as of 09:05, 26 April 2024

Helen Stoumbos
Personal information
Full name Helen Stoumbos
Date of birth (1970-10-18) 18 October 1970 (age 53)
Place of birth Guelph, Ontario
Height 1.59 m (5 ft 2+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Center Midfield
Youth career
1989–1993 Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Buffalo FFillies
Toronto Inferno
International career‡
1993–2000 Canada 35 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:45, 1 September 2013 (UTC)

Helen Stoumbos (born October 18, 1970) is a Canadian retired soccer player and television broadcaster. A Center Midfield, she represented Canada at the 1995 edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup and scored the team's first ever goal at World Cup level. Stoumbos was a member of the winning Canadian squad at the 1998 CONCACAF Women's Championship and was inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame in 2008.

After injury curtailed Stoumbos' playing career, she moved into television broadcasting, working on football coverage from Sportsnet, CBC Sports and GolTV.

Helen went on to host and produce a number of sports related TV Series: Direct Kicks, Direct Kicks for Chicks, Slapstick TV: The Hockey Show, SportsTrek and most recently We Live Soccer. These series aired on various networks in Canada, the US and Malaysia.

Currently Helen is the President/CEO of The GOOD Games, Canada's biggest festival of sport. The event includes sports competitions for athletes 20+ as well as a massive Olympic style sports festival.

In 2016, together with 3 former teammates, Helen launched the Canadian Women's Soccer Alumni Association.

Club career[edit]

Stoumbos played local soccer in Guelph from the age of 10, encouraged and supported by her Greek father John.[1] From 1989 to 1993 Stoumbos played college soccer for Wilfrid Laurier University. Helen was an All Canadian All Star 4 times and received the Presidents Award for Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year a record 3 times. She returned to coach the team in 1996 and was inducted into the University's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999.[2]

During the late 1990s Stoumbos played professionally in the North American W-League for Buffalo FFillies[3] and Toronto Inferno.

International career[edit]

Stoumbos represented Canada at the World Student Games in July 1993. She had already made her senior national team debut the previous month, in a 4–0 defeat to Italy in Columbus, Ohio.

At the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup, Stoumbos became the first Canadian player of either gender to score a World Cup goal. With Canada 3–0 down to England in their opening match, she scored direct from a corner kick in the 87th minute as England goalkeeper Pauline Cope missed her punch. Geri Donnelly pulled another goal back in injury time but Canada lost 3–2.[1]

Canada qualified for the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup by winning the 1998 CONCACAF Women's Championship, in the absence of the United States who had qualified automatically as hosts. Stoumbos was not named in the squad for the finals,[4] undergoing knee surgery just before the tournament.

Further reading[edit]

  • Stewart, Barbara; Stoumbos, Helen (2003). Women's Soccer: The Passionate Game. Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre. ISBN 1553650050.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Molinaro, John F. (6 March 2008). "Daughters and fathers: Helen Stoumbos credits dad for her success". CBC.ca. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 3 July 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  2. ^ "MacLean and Stoumbos to be Elected into Hall of Fame". Wilfrid Laurier University. 23 September 1999. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  3. ^ Gaughan, Mark (14 May 1998). "FFillies step up in class as W-League taps into national team". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2013. The FFillies have four Canadian national team players, led by midfielder Helen Stoumbos.
  4. ^ "Canada Women's World Cup '99 Team Roster". Women's Soccer World. Archived from the original on 20 October 2007. Retrieved 1 September 2013.

External links[edit]

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