Ontario Soccer – Men’s and Women’s divisions see fierce competition in Week 7

June 13, 2017

Vaughan, ON – Leaders in the League1 Ontario Men’s and Women’s divisions continue to stake their claim as the half-way point in the season approaches. 

Oakville Blue Devils continued their red hot form and took over first place in the west division after a comprehensive 6-1 defeat of Pro Stars FC. 

Canada U17 and Toronto FC III keeper Gianluca Catalano and Windsor TFC keeper Kyle Vizarakis kept clean sheets in the “TFC derby” between the Junior Reds and satellite club Windsor TFC. 

Former Canada youth program players Jarek Whiteman and Joseph Di Chiara scored one apiece to give Vaughan the 2-0 final against fierce rivals Woodbridge Strikers. The loss marked the Strikers’ first of the season. 

In the women’s division, Canada U20 player Lauren Raimondo split the difference for Woodbridge in the derby with Vaughan, but it wasn’t enough to get the three points as Vaughan won 2-1 and maintain second spot in the table.

Canada U20 striker Alex Lamontagne got a valuable road goal to earn a point for Durham United FA after a 1-1 draw with Toronto Azzurri Blizzard at the Azzurri Village. 

Men’s Division Results 

It was a physical and testy 1-1 draw as Scarborough-based Masters met Pickering-based Durham United FA in an east-GTA derby. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Canada U17 and Toronto FC III keeper Gianluca Catalano and Windsor TFC keeper Kyle Vizarakis kept clean sheets in the “TFC derby” between the Junior Reds and satellite club Windsor TFC. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Former Canada youth program players Jarek Whiteman and Joseph Di Chiara scored one apiece to give Vaughan the 2-0 final against fierce rivals Woodbridge Strikers. The loss marked the Strikers’ first of the season. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Clean sheets from FC London keeper Anthony Sokalaski and Sigma’s Triston Henry were the highlights in a chess match of a 0-0 draw between two of the west division powerhouses. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Oakville Blue Devils continued their red hot form and took over first place in the west division after a comprehensive 6-1 defeat of Pro Stars FC. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

On the occasion of their home opener at Mississauga’s Hershey Centre, North Miss second half substitute Andy Motina grabbed a brace in twenty minutes to hand the Panthers a 3-1 win over Sanjaxx Lions. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Jared Agyemang and Joe Tituana propelled Aurora FC to their first win of 2017 after a strong 2-1 away performance to Toronto Skillz. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

North Toronto Nitros’ forward Kyle Laborde scored a brace and moved into fifth place in the scoring table after a 5-1 result over visitors OSU Force. With the win, North Toronto moves into joint-second place in the men’s east division. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Women’s Division Results – Presented by Peel Regional Police 

League1 2017 newcomers West Ottawa SC got their second home win on the trot and moved into third place in the women’s division after a 4-1 result over visitors Darby FC. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Canada U20 player Lauren Raimondo split the difference for Woodbridge in the derby with Vaughan, but it wasn’t enough to get the three points as Vaughan won 2-1 and maintain second spot in the table. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

The 2016 women’s Golden Boot winner continues to show her form in 2017 as Jade Kovacevic grabbed a late equalizer in a 2-2 draw with North Mississauga Panthers, making it six in five appearances on the season and putting her top of the scoring standings. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Canada U20 striker Alex Lamontagne got a valuable road goal to earn a point for Durham United FA after a 1-1 draw with Toronto Azzurri Blizzard at the Azzurri Village. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

For more information on League1 Ontario, visit their website League1Ontario.com.

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About Ontario Soccer

Founded in 1901, Ontario Soccer is the largest provincial sports organization in Canada. Its members include more than 650 Clubs servicing over 24,000 teams with 380,000 registered players, 70,000 coaches and managers, and 10,000 match officials. Ontario Soccer develops and delivers exceptional and sustainable programs and services throughout Ontario with the mission of providing leadership and support for the advancement of soccer in collaboration and cooperation with our membership, partners and other stakeholders. Ontario Soccer also operates League1 Ontario, a provincial professional-amateur men’s and women’s league as well as the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL).

About League1 Ontario

League1 Ontario is the only professional-amateur, standards-based, league in Ontario. Founded in 2014, the league began with a 10 team Men’s division, which has now grown to 16 teams and includes a separate 11-team women’s division. League1 Ontario serves as a stepping stone between the youth, amateur ranks and the full-on professional sides. Sanctioned by Ontario Soccer, the league’s focus, first and foremost, is the development of Canada’s future stars.

Media Contact 

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