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An internet view of current League1 Ontario players and clubs, and alumni making headlines at higher levels.

Please see below for a selection of L1ON-related content.

Burlington Today: Burlington men face top teams in back-to-back clashes

The Burlington Bayhawks women are hoping to capitalize on internal turmoil within Scrosoppi as they prepare for a key Friday night matchup

Read more: https://www.burlingtontoday.com/local-news/burlington-men-face-top-teams-in-back-to-back-clashes-10982692

Canadian Soccer Daily: CanWNT’s Clarissa Larisey leaves Crystal Palace for NWSL’s Houston Dash

The Houston Dash have completed the transfer of Canadian international Clarissa Larisey from Crystal Palace FC for an undisclosed fee, signing the forward through the 2027 NWSL season.

Read more: https://canadiansoccerdaily.com/2025/07/22/canwnts-clarissa-larisey-leaves-crystal-palace-for-nwsls-houston-dash/

Sudbury Star: Sudbury Cyclones get hard-fought draw, preserve promotional hopes

For the Sudbury Cyclones to keep their promotional hopes alive, they will not only look to play some of their best soccer down the stretch, but also hope for a little help from around the league.

Read more by Ben Leeson: https://www.thesudburystar.com/sports/sudbury-cyclones-get-hard-fought-draw-preserve-promotional-hopes

Northern Tribune: Hamilton Point Streak Continues In Draw With Whitby

In a second half to a season that most coaches could only dream of, Hamilton United Gaffer Carmine Lancia and company have demonstrated true potential over the last six matches, with the girls in orange netting six straight victories and only three goals against.

Read more by Nelson Mahmoudi: https://northerntribune.ca/hamilton-vs-whitby-jul-16/

Halton Hills Today: ‘Help shape the future of the game’: Acton soccer player realizes dream of playing pro in Canada

Two serious injuries couldn’t stop Jade Kovacevic from making Northern Super League debut.

Read more by Herb Garbutt: https://www.haltonhillstoday.ca/local-sports/help-shape-the-future-of-the-game-acton-soccer-player-realizes-dream-of-playing-pro-in-canada-10957589

Northern Tribune: Title Races And Playoff Hunts Intensify

There was a lead change at the top of the Premier Division, after two rounds of play last week.

Read more by David Parkes: https://northerntribune.ca/league1-canada-mens-recap-2025-week-14/

CanPL: Valour FC acquires forward Markiyan Voytsekhovsky

He was named the League1 Ontario’s Young Player of the Year and earned a First Team All-Star nod, accolades that would help set him up to turn pro with York United that December.

Read more by Ashley Chomyn: https://www.canpl.ca/valourfc/news/valour-fc-acquires-forward-markiyan-voytsekhovskyy

Northern Tribune: Title Races Too Hard To Call

The game of the week occurred on Friday night, as NDC Ontario and Simcoe County Rovers could not be separated in a 1-1 draw.

Read more by David Parkes: https://northerntribune.ca/league1-canada-womens-recap-2025-week-14/