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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.

TSN: AFC Toronto’s Kovacevic, the NSL’s first signing, announces her retirement

Her League1 Ontario resume includes stints with FC London (twice), Vaughan Azzurri and, most recently, the North Toronto Nitros.

Read more by The Canadian Press: https://www.tsn.ca/soccer/article/afc-torontos-kovacevic-the-nsls-first-signing-announces-her-retirement/

Canadian Soccer Daily: Olivia Chisholm named Canada Soccer Young Player of the Year

The Legue1 Ontario player enjoyed a standout year with Canada Soccer’s U-17 and U-20 programs.

Read more: https://canadiansoccerdaily.com/2025/12/17/olivia-chisholm-named-canada-soccer-young-player-of-the-year/

Canada Soccer: 2025 Canada Soccer Player of the Year Nominees Announced

Vanessa Gilles has been nominated for Canada Soccer’s Women’s Player of the Year.

Read more: https://canadasoccer.com/news/2025-canada-soccer-player-of-the-year-nominees-announced/

Town and Country Today: AFC Toronto moves to retain nine more players, now has 18 under contract for 2026

AFC Toronto moved to retain nine players Wednesday, including goalkeeper Sierra Cota-Yarde, midfielder Nikki Small and forward Kaylee Hunter.

Read more by The Canadian Press: https://www.townandcountrytoday.com/soccer/afc-toronto-moves-to-retain-nine-more-players-now-has-18-under-contract-for-2026-11639474