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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.

Northern Tribune: Nyal Higgins Returns To CPL, Signs With York United

Vaughan Azzurri fans may recognize this familiar name following his time at the L1ON club last campaign.

Read more by John Jacques: https://northerntribune.ca/york-united-nyal-higgins-sign-2024/

The Globe And Mail: Canadian men’s soccer team to play friendly against France in June ahead of Copa America

L1ON alumni such as Cyle Larin and Tajon Buchanan could be set to face the 2022 men’s World Cup finalists later this year..

Read more by Neil Davidson: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/article-canadian-mens-soccer-team-to-play-friendly-against-france-in-june/

The Celtic Star: “We can come out and make this a special season,” Alistair Johnston

The former Vaughan Azzurri right-back has been instrumental for the Scottish Premiership champions this season and believes the title is almost in their hands again.

Read more by Paul Gillespie: https://thecelticstar.com/we-can-come-out-and-make-this-a-special-season-alistair-johnston/

Last Word On Sports: Olivia Smith: A Prominent CANWNT Teenage Midfielder

The former North Toronto Nitros and NDC-Ontario star is currently playing for Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon.

Read more by Raheem Bashir: https://lastwordonsports.com/soccer/2024/04/12/olivia-smith-canwnt-midfielder/

Johan Cruyff Institute and League1 Canada Join Forces to boost education in Canadian Football

League1 Canada and Johan Cruyff Institute agree to education partnership.

Read more by Johan Cruyff Institute: https://johancruyffinstitute.com/en/corporate-partners/johan-cruyff-institute-and-league1-canada/