Ontario Soccer Association – Fifth season features new competition format and several exciting new teams

May 1, 2018

Vaughan, ON – League1 Ontario kicked off a fifth season in style on the weekend, introducing several new teams to the men’s and women’s competitions and featuring some thrilling contests. 

Exciting comebacks were the theme of the weekend in the men’s division.

Former Toronto FC player Rohan Ricketts featured prominently for Masters FA Saints, but star power wasn’t enough as opponents Aurora FC turned on the style. 2017 League1 finalists Woodbridge Strikers found a last gasp effort to draw new east-GTA team, Darby FC, while London TFC proved difficult opponents for their parent organization, Toronto FC III.

In the women’s division, it was a story of new teams making big impressions. 

In just their first matches, Hamilton United Elite travelled away to Ottawa to pull out a win, while DeRo United FA orchestrated a debut win over 2015 League1 champions, Durham United FA.  

Women’s Division Results – Presented by Peel Regional Police 

Strikes from Sribny and Raso ensured DeRo United FA took all three points over Durham United in the #kickoff2018 opener. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Epp, Di Pietro led Hamilton United Elite to a first League1 win after taking down West Ottawa SC. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Van Bakel, Ghoneim on target to get Vaughan SC three points over neighbours Aurora FC. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Four goals, none against, for Darby FC over Toronto Azzurri Blizzard in a dream home opener. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Klasios brace hands Unionville Milliken a 3-0 win over North Miss. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Men’s Division Results 

Rennie double sends Aurora FC into ecstacy, claws back point in 3-3 draw with Masters FA Saints. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Extra time Paredes strike snatches draw for Woodbridge Strikers away to Darby FC. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Late strike from FC London’s Melo secures valuable away draw with TFC III. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Lowe header gives Vaughan Azzurri a narrow win in home opener over difficult Sanjaxx Lions side. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Di Chiara, Crosby and Abdulmumini goals get Unionville Milliken debut win over Windsor TFC. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Massoud, Conte and Tuck guarantee OSU a 3-0 away win over Pro Stars FC. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Novak hat-trick leads title defence for Oakville in five goal victory. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Early Watson strike and resolute defence the keys to North Miss win over Alliance United FC. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

High resolution photos, full video, and highlight clips are available to media upon request. 

About League1 Ontario

League1 Ontario is the only professional-amateur, standards-based, league in Ontario. Founded in 2014, the league began with a ten team men’s division, which has now grown to 17 teams and includes a separate 13-team women’s division. League1 Ontario serves as a stepping stone between the youth, amateur ranks and the professional environment. Sanctioned by Ontario Soccer, the league’s focus, first and foremost, is the development of Canada’s future stars.

Media Contact 

Cormac Rea | Communications, Senior Coordinator | League1 Ontario | crea@ontariosoccer.net | 905-264-9390 x 239