Kwesi Loney

kwesiloney@hotmail.com

(613)769-7854 

Kwesi Loney begins his first season with the Ottawa Fury W-League team in 2011 and will work alongside head coach Dom Oliveri and Goalkeeping Coach David Bellemare. Loney is entering his second season as an assistant coach with the Ravens men’s soccer program. He graduated from Carleton University with Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2002. During this time, he was a member of the men’s soccer program for five years, and captained the team for three. Playing under coach Mackie, Loney was a recipient of the Doug Banton Memorial Award for dedication to the team in 2000. He was fortunate to attend two national championships, earning a silver medal in his final year of play, while also being selected as an All-Canadian and national tournament all-star. Loney was selected in his final year to represent Canada at the University Games in South Korea.

After his time as a Raven, Loney joined the Semi Pro Ottawa Wizards of the CPSL, playing one season. He continued his play with the Ottawa Royals, winning the Ontario Cup and earning the silver medal at the national final in PEI. He played one season with the Ottawa Fury in the PDL league and completed the season with Ottawa St. Anthony’s winning the Ontario Cup, CPSL Cup and a National Championship in Surrey, BC.

Prior to joining the Carleton staff, Loney coached two seasons with the Algonquin College men’s program. In his first season as an assistant coach in 2008, Loney helped the team continue their winning tradition, finishing first at the provincial level and winning a silver medal at the national final in Kamloops BC. In his second season, Loney was appointed head coach of the Algonquin program, taking the team to a provincial gold medal and finishing fifth at the national championships in Toronto. Loney was also the recipient of the OCCAA Coach of the year and CCAA National Coach of year award. Loney has recently completed his 6th season with the Ottawa Fury taking his U17 boys team to the finals of the Ohio Showcase Classic, the Robbie tournament – as well as winning the New England Division and finishing 5th at the Super Y League National finals in Tampa Bay Florida.