2002 Canadian Professional Soccer League season

[7] The Toronto Olympians moved to Erin Mills, Mississauga, which opened the Scarborough territory to the Metro Lions.

Meanwhile, their rivals the York Region Shooters were sold to Tony De Thomasis, and relocated the team to their original home at Highland Park in Aurora.

[30] The annual CPSL awards ceremony was held on October 20, 2002, at the Hollywood Princess Convention in Concord, Ontario.

Darren Tilley a former English football and USL A-League veteran was given both the CSL Golden Boot and Rookie of the Year.

After a mediocre start to the season the Metro Lions utilized the services of Aldwyn McGill as manager, who transformed the expansion franchise into a title contender.

Domagoj Sain was named the Defender of the Year