13 February 2025

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ON the net: FEBRUARY 13, 2025

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

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

Northern Tribune: Kelsey Egwu Returns To CPL Via Valour Loan

His move abroad came after the defender spent a season in League1 Ontario with FC London, featuring in every single game for them before training with Toronto FC II after the L1O season wrapped.

Read more by John Jacques: https://northerntribune.ca/valour-fc-kelsey-egwu-loan-2025/

Northern Tribune: Rovers By Nature: Simcoe County Preseason Visits Pro Clubs Aplenty

The League1 Ontario outfit will undergo no less than nine preseason friendlies between February and April, including matches against professional sides Toronto FC II, Valour, and all three of Ontario CPL sides in Atletico Ottawa, Forge FC, and York United.

Read more by John Jacques: https://northerntribune.ca/simcoe-county-rovers-preseason-2025/

The Eyeopener: ‘Don’t stop running’: Jevontae Layne prepares for the pros

In April of last year, he started up front for Simcoe County Rovers FC against Toronto FC in the preliminary round of the Canadian Championship—a tournament that pits Canada’s top semi-professional teams against their Major League Soccer and CPL counterparts.

Read more by Keiran Gorsky: https://theeyeopener.com/2025/02/dont-stop-running-jevontae-layne-prepares-for-the-pros/

Wexford FC: Charlotte Cromack joins Wexford

Wexford FC Women are delighted to announce the signing of Charlotte Cromack from FC London, Ontario, Canada.

Read more: https://wexfordfc.ie/charlotte-cromack-joins-wexford/

Messenger: Alistair Johnston warns Celtic over ‘truly world-class’ Alphonso Davies

Alistair Johnston has warned Celtic they will be coming up against a “truly world-class player” when they face his Canada team-mate and Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies in the Champions League.

Read more by PA News Agency: https://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/sport/national/24924325.alistair-johnston-warns-celtic-truly-world-class-alphonso-davies/

Canadian Soccer Daily: Canada winger Tajon Buchanan makes LaLiga debut on 26th birthday in Villarreal win

What did you do for your last birthday? Tajon Buchanan made his debut in LaLiga.

Read more by Tom Nightingale: https://canadiansoccerdaily.com/2025/02/08/canada-winger-tajon-buchanan-makes-laliga-debut-on-26th-birthday-in-villarreal-win/

Published On: 13 February 2025

League1 Ontario staff