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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.

Unattached FC: Something Special Brewing in Scarborough

With the need to provide a pathway for his players and a locus for the game in his much-loved community, the announcement in October 2023 that The Borough FC would be joining League1 Ontario made a lot of sense.

Read more by James Grossi: https://unattachedfc.substack.com/p/something-special-brewing-in-scarborough

Onward State: Former Penn State Women's Soccer Player Olivia Smith Wins PFA Young Player Of The Year

The Nittany Lion spent time in League1 Ontario before joining Sporting CP, where she won the Campeonato Nacional Feminino's young player of the season.

Read more by Ashley Connington: https://onwardstate.com/2025/08/19/former-penn-state-womens-soccer-player-olivia-smith-wins-pfa-young-player-of-the-year/

TMU Bold: Bold Strengthen Backline With Addition of Defender Manvir Athwal

Most recently, Athwal has been competing with the North Toronto Nitros, a semi-professional team in League1 Ontario.

Read more by Lauren Croth: https://tmubold.ca/news/2025/8/16/soccer-m-bold-strengthen-backline-with-addition-of-defender-manvir-athwal.aspx