The 2001 CPSL League Cup (known as the OZ Optics Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 4th edition of the Canadian Professional Soccer League's league cup tournament, running from June through late September. Ottawa Wizards defeated Toronto Supra 1-0 at OZ Optics Stadium in Ottawa, Ontario, formally ending the Toronto Olympians' league cup dynasty.
The format used in the competition was the traditional group stage based on the geographic locations of the teams and the furthest travel distances between clubs. The tournament received a title sponsor from OZ Optics and granted Ottawa the hosting rights with a wildcard match privilege.
Group stage
Group A TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsStatusOttawa Wizards4310124+810Advanced to the semi-final Montreal Dynamites4112610−44Durham Flames4022711−42
Group B TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsStatusSt. Catharines Roma4400103+712Advanced to the semi-final Glen Shields Sun Devils4112912−34Brampton Hitmen4013711−41
Group C TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsStatusToronto Supra431061+510Advanced to the semi-final Toronto Croatia420274+36London City4013311−81 Originally, it was a 1-0 victory for Toronto, but was reversed by the league after the use of ineligible players.
Group D TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsStatusToronto Olympians4400140+1412Advanced to the semi-final North York Astros411252+34York Region Shooters4013017−171
Semi-final Originally a 1-0 victory for St. Catharines, but result reversed by league after use of ineligible players.
Final
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