24 January 2025
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Sudbury Cyclones to join Women’s League2 Division
The club is expanding to field a women’s first team in the third tier of League1 Ontario.

Sudbury Cyclones will launch their inaugural women’s team in League1 Ontario this coming season after their option to join the Women’s League2 Division was exercised by the L1ON Board of Directors.
The Cyclones were founded in 2023 and competed in the Men’s League2 Division in the following year. It was announced in December that they would compete in the Men’s Championship in 2025.
Expansion to the women’s soccer pyramid after at least one men’s season was an ambition the club outlined two years ago in their initial application to join League1 Ontario. Their license agreement included an option to expand in due time.
After fielding a U21 team in the Ontario Women’s Soccer League in 2024, the club formally requested to exercise their option to compete in the Women’s League2 Division, which has been accepted by the Board.
Trials for the Sudbury Cyclones Women’s League2 team are being scheduled for February 6, 2025. Please follow the club’s website and social media channels for more information when it is announced.
“This opportunity provides a transformational platform for girls and women in Sudbury and Northern Ontario to pursue their soccer aspirations at a higher level,” said Dayna Corelli, General Manager of Sudbury Cyclones.
“Players now have a clear pathway to compete in a standards-based league, showcasing their talents close to home; a pathway that previously didn’t exist. As someone who experienced this pain point firsthand, the drive to create the Cyclones originated from a desire to change that narrative.”
“We are excited to welcome Sudbury Cyclones to the Women’s League2 Division,” said Chris Keem, Operations Manager at League1 Ontario.
“The club is full of ambitious people who have taken time to build solid foundations for growth in Pro-Am soccer. They will now field a women’s First Team that will provide inspiration and motivation to younger girls in their program and across the region.”