6 February 2025
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ON the net: FEBRUARY 6, 2025
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.
York United: League1 Ontario plans continue as York United FC Academy announces open tryouts
The Academy has also announced that open tryouts will be held in February for players between the ages of 17-22.
The Chronicle Journal: Hernandez Gray, Chukwu lead Canadian women into CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play
A selection of League1 Ontario stars return to the CANW20 team.
Northern Tribune: Ferrin Flies Home, Signs With York United
His two seasons out east came after we listed him as someone who could make the jump to CPL heights, with the winger following head coach Patrice Gheisar out east after playing for him in League1 Ontario.
Read more by John Jacques: https://northerntribune.ca/ferrin-flies-home-signs-with-york-united/
Sudbury.com: Cyclones women’s team gearing up for League1 play
The Sudbury Cyclones have announced that the women’s ’A’ team will compete in League1 Ontario’s League2 Division for the 2025 season.
Read more: https://www.sudbury.com/sports/cyclones-womens-team-gearing-up-for-league1-play-10176595
The Kelowna Courier: Canadian midfielder Liam Fraser signs with Crawley Town of England’s League One
The former TFC Academy player has moved to the third tier of English football.
Northern Tribune: Valour Adds Former L1O Youth Standout Erik Pop
If that name rings a bell, it’s because the striker made waves with a move to German second division side Karlsruher SC following a strong League1 Ontario youth season back in 2022.
Read more by John Jacques: https://northerntribune.ca/valour-fc-erik-pop-striker-sign-2025/
York United: York United FC announce Silviu Butnaru as Technical Director of York United Academy
Silviu will also take the reins as head coach of the club’s League1 Ontario side.