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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.

Cambridge Today: Cambridge United preparing to kickoff inaugural League1 season

Cambridge United is scheduled to begin their inaugural season in League1 next month in both the men’s and women’s divisions.

Read more by Matt Betts: https://www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-sports/cambridge-united-preparing-to-kickoff-inaugural-league1-season-10413583

York United FC: Yaathav Lakshman signs with York United FC Academy for the 2025 League1 Ontario season

York United FC Academy adds another promising talent to its squad with the arrival of Yaathav Lakshman, a hardworking midfielder eager to take his game to the next level.

Read more: https://yorkunitedfc.canpl.ca/article/yaathav-lakshman-signs-with-york-united-fc-academy-for-the-2025-league1-ontario-season

The Aquinian: STU’s graduating athletes reflect on their time as a Tommie

In the meantime, this summer he’ll be back playing League1 Ontario soccer with Unionville Milliken SC.

Read more by Liam Carleton: https://theaquinian.net/stus-graduating-athletes-reflect-on-their-time-as-a-tommie/

CanPL: Vancouver FC announce CPL-U SPORTS deals for Essoussi, Godbout

A technical and versatile midfielder from the University of Toronto (U of T), Essoussi brings professional experience as a former Toronto FC II player and a key contributor for Alliance United in League 1 Ontario.

Read more: https://canpl.ca/article/vancouver-fc-announce-cpl-u-sports-deals-for-essoussi-godbout

BVM Sports: Women’s Soccer Add Top Recruits

Allie Tales: 5’9″ striker from St. Thomas, graduated from Parkside, won a Silver Medal in League 1 Ontario Women’s Reserve Division 2024.

Read more: https://bvmsports.com/2025/03/20/womens-soccer-add-top-recruits/