Gloucester Celtic FC, based in Ottawa, Ontario, was founded in 1999. The club first captured major attention in 2013, winning their first Ontario Cup, subsequently followed by earning their first Canadian national amateur championship by winning the Challenge Trophy, defeating Surrey United Firefighters in the 2013 final in Halifax.
In recognition of that achievement, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Ottawa City Council proclaimed January 22, 2014, a civic day in honour of the Celtic Men’s Team.
The team continued to build success, winning further Ontario Cups in 2016, 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025.
In national competition, Gloucester Celtic added further Challenge Trophy titles in 2022 and 2024, going undefeated in the 2024 national championship and claiming the title with a 1-0 win over Nova Scotia’s Suburban FC.
Club Motto: There's Only One Gloucester Celtic!
Management and Leadership The club is led by coach and general manager Matt Williams, who has been involved in coaching for over twenty five years. He was elected to the Ontario Soccer Board of Directors in 2019, serving as the Chair of the Finance Committee.
Silverware CompetitionsTitlesSeasonsCanada Soccer's National Championships Challenge Trophy32013, 2022, 2024Ontario Cup62013, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025Ontario Cup (Masters O35)12021OCSL Bob Rathwell Cup92012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026OCSL League Titles (Mens Premier)122011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026
Notable Club Players Gloucester Celtic FC players that have featured at the international "A" level. Julian de Guzman Nevello Yoseke
Other Gloucester Celtic FC players that have featured at the international level. Olivier Babineau (Beach Soccer) Bila Dicko-Raynauld (Futsal)
Canada Soccer’s 2026 National Championships In October 2026 Gloucester Celtic, along with its parent club the Ottawa Gloucester Soccer Club, will be playing host to Canada Soccer's National Championships for the men's Challenge Trophy. As hosts and the 2025 runners up, Gloucester Celtic will make their fourth appearance within the last five years in pursuit of their fourth Challenge Trophy.
References
External links Canada Soccer Club Profile for Gloucester Celtic FC