Toronto, April 27, 2025 – Canada SCORES Toronto recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with York United FC of the Canadian Premier League, the first official professional team partnership since launching in early 2024. The multi-faceted partnership will provide opportunities for Poet-Athletes from our inaugural after school programs to attend games, and to welcome United players to their schools throughout the school term.
While attending the home opener on April 13th, the team from Canada SCORES Toronto also shared the exciting news with supporters, that as the charitable partner for the 2025 season, a 50/50 Raffle Campaign would be launching on the occasion of the second home match of the season, taking place on Sunday, April 27th.
The upcoming match is being dubbed the 905 Derby, as York United FC will be welcoming Forge FC from Hamilton to York Lions Stadium. This match up is sure to attract a great fanbase for both the home and visiting team, and we welcome all supporters to purchase raffle tickets and support the cause!
Raffle tickets are available for purchase online whether the buyer attends the game or not. Sales are limited to Ontario residents over the age of 18 at the time of purchase.
Sales will open online two hours prior to the kickoff of every home match this season. Sales will continue online and in stadium up to the 70th minute of live action, at which time a winner will be picked by a random number generator.
The winning ticket will be announced following the 80th minute of play and the winning raffle number will be posted online on the raffle page 24 hours following each respective match day. Winners will also be announced over social media channels.
Following the appropriate confirmation of a winning ticket, Canada SCORES will begin the payment process to the winner, which may take up to 7 days to process.
The rules of play for the raffle, as required by the AGCO, can be found here.
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About Canada SCORES Toronto
Canada SCORES Toronto is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through after-school programs, mentorship, and community engagement. With a focus on personal development, leadership, and education, Canada SCORES Toronto provides young people with the tools they need to succeed and make a positive impact in their communities. The mission of Canada SCORES is to inspire youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. Canada SCORES envisions a world where all youth find their voice, achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Canada SCORES is an affiliate of the America SCORES network which was established as a 1994 FIFA World Cup Legacy Program.
About York United FC
York United FC is a professional soccer club based in the Greater Toronto Area, competing in the Canadian Premier League (CPL). Founded in 2019, the team is committed to representing the vibrant and diverse community of York Region with passion and pride. York United’s home matches are played at York Lions Stadium, where fans gather to cheer on their team with unwavering support. With a focus on developing local talent and providing an exciting brand of soccer, York United is dedicated to growing the sport in Canada while striving for success both domestically and internationally. The club embraces its role as a community-oriented organization, aiming to inspire the next generation of soccer players and fans. For more updates and information, please visit CanPL.ca.
For more information please contact:
Nick Taylor
Executive Director
Canada SCORES Toronto
416-400-1510
nick@canadascores.org
Mariano Sanchez
Public Relations and Communications Manager
York United FC
mariano@yorkunitedfc.ca
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