League 1 Ontario 2018 Game Reports (R)

[deschamp86]

11 hours ago, Kent said:

Quality of competition is just one factor though. For example, if TFC had always been in USSDA they probably never would have gotten Jonathan Osorio or Raheem Edwards (and maybe Ryan Telfer?). They recruited Osorio and Edwards after seeing them play against TFC academy teams. I believe Osorio played for a team in the CSL that the academy played in before L1O existed, and Edwards played for ANB Futbol in L1O and impressed TFC.

Now playing in USSDA I imagine it will be harder for them to recruit from competing teams, and of course from a CMNT point of view those players would likely not be Canadian.

Another thing is that if quality of competition is important for developing players, the fact that TFC is removing themselves from competition in Ontario, means they are hurting the development of Ontario players. A rising tide lifts all boats. Since they are drawing their players from Ontario, it's in their best interest for the level of play in Ontario to improve. And as I illustrated above, it directly benefits TFC when their local opponents are good.

I don't disagree, but TFC is going to do what they feel is right for them. So far it appears that the competition level is higher based on results. 

But, it's still early. The team has already played a full season and could be tired. Based on how they generally perform in GA tournies I'd say they are likely to adjust and pick it up

[Rocket Robin]

Week 22  End of Regular Season  

Saturday September 22, 2018  

Aurora FC         2          Ottawa South United Force        0    http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports18/18l1o240.htm

Unionville Milliken SC    1      North Mississauga SC     0  http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports18/18l1o239.htm

Sunday September 23, 2018  

 Sanjaxx Lions    0            Alliance United      1         http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports18/18l1o238.htm    

Toronto Skillz  FC     2       FC London          6    (the game that wins FCL first place and top cede) http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports18/18l1o237.htm

That makes it an even fifty games I've attended this season and the playoffs are just beginning!  I'll work my game reports backwards again this week so I'll amend this post  a few more times this week.    

 

[Rocket Robin]

Sunday September 30, 2018 Group B playoff game
Oakville Blue Devils 2 Unionville Milliken SC 0
http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports18/18l1o247.htm

[Rocket Robin]

Thursday October 4, 2018 Group A playoff game

Vaughan Azzurri    1     Alliance United    0   

http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports18/18l1o252.htm

[Rocket Robin]

Saturday October 13, 2018 Group A playoff game
Alliance United 1 Darby FC 2
http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports18/18l1o257.htm

[yellowsweatygorilla]

Concerning situation in the Woodbridge Unionville game as Francio Henry collapses with noone around him. Match called off and apparently the league will be releasing a statement soon.

https://livestream.com/accounts/8629960/events/8411106/videos/181828926 34 minute mark

Really hoping it's just a scare.

[yellowsweatygorilla]

What a relief:

 

 

 

This obviously overshadows things, but it's going to be a cracking final - derby between Woodbridge and Vaughan

[Rocket Robin]

An uncertain time.  Henry went down to one knee then fell over face down at the center line while play was upfield for a Woodbridge cornerkick that was itself delayed for a Woodbridge substitution.

The trainers were out to see the problem then a few minutes later asked if there was a doctor at the game.  He was covered by a coat as the weather had got quite cold then somebody made a call for blankets and some that fans were using as seat warmers and leg covers were rushed out to cover him until paramedics arrived.  

Henry was eventually taken away by ambulance.  A fire truck had also arrived.    

Play never restarted.  The players eventually shook hands and left the field.  Woodbridge was leading 3-0 at 82 minute mark.  

 

[Kent]

That's some scary stuff. Hope he recovers from whatever that was.

[Rocket Robin]

Sunday October 14, 2018 Group B playoff game
Woodbridge Strikers 3 Unionville Milliken SC 0
http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports18/18l1o258.htm
also details the on-field collapse of Francio Henry

[Rocket Robin]

Saturday October 20, 2018  League 1 Ontario Championship Final

Vaughan Azzurri    2     Woodbridge Strikers    0     

With this win Vaughan earns their spot into the 2019 Voyageurs Cup.  

http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports18/18l1o265.htm

that makes 55 Men's and 1 Women's L1O games I've attended this year!

[hamiltonfan]

On 10/20/2018 at 8:00 PM, Rocket Robin said:

Saturday October 20, 2018  League 1 Ontario Championship Final

Vaughan Azzurri    2     Woodbridge Strikers    0     

With this win Vaughan earns their spot into the 2019 Voyageurs Cup.  

http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports18/18l1o265.htm

that makes 55 Men's and 1 Women's L1O games I've attended this year!

Great report as always, Sir Robin. Thanks for another great year.

Curious, are there media boxes set-up for L10 finals, or more generally any of the larger matches OSA park? They gotta get you in there if so!

[Rocket Robin]

1 hour ago, hamiltonfan said:

Great report as always, Sir Robin. Thanks for another great year.

Curious, are there media boxes set-up for L10 finals, or more generally any of the larger matches OSA park? They gotta get in there if so!

The L1O finals for each year I remember (except the one they held at BMO Field) were held at the Ontario Soccer Centre.  Their media box is the two story wooden treehouse style building.  Camera crews are on the top floor, commentators are on the lower floor and time keeper, fourth official, league statistician etc are on the ground just outside the structure.  

I go over their just to get a copy of the lineups then cross the field and watch from the stands which helps on sunny days with the sun at my back so I can take pictures.  

Other parks in the GTA have the 'camera' on a 20 foot pole with the operator looking through a periscope and turning the camera manually.  Sometimes near the sidelines, sometimes in the stands.  If it's livecast, the commentator is usually beside the camera operator.  There isn't any replays but if anyone watches on YouTube or livestream after the game is over, they can just click back 30 seconds and see it again with pause etc.    I can usually pick up an assist if I don't get a chance to ask the goalscorer at the game.   Hmm.  "Orange shoes, orange shoes, now turn around, Yes! number on his back".   'Orange shoes' usually turns out to be Vaughan's #8 Dylan Sacramento.    

 

[Rocket Robin]

My take on the Canadian Premier League draft of U-Sports players and their 'acquisition' of League 1 Ontario.  

The sudden change from avoiding mentioning that six players chosen played in L1O (including the top four picks) to 'acquiring' the L1O and suddenly bragging about all the L1O players who have made their way to MLS is most interesting.

 http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports19/19york03.htm

 

[Rocket Robin]

My annual summary of Soccer in the Toronto area covering my opinion on TFC, TFC II, League 1 Ontario, the new CPL , and the Canadian national teams when they play around the GTA.
http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports18/18l1o269.htm

[Rocket Robin]

My observations at the League 1 Ontario Awards Gala held on Sunday November 25th.  All the award winners listed.

Also I have audio of L1O Commissioner Dino Rossi comments on the Canadian Soccer Business purchase of L1O from Ontario Soccer starting at around the 6:30 minute mark.  The L1O women's component played an important part in the deal. 

http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports18/18l1o278.htm

 

[Rocket Robin]

December 1, 2018 I've compiled a list of L1O guys who've signed or successfully trialed for the new CPL. I've also included those recently signed with the new Mississauga MetroStars MASL team.

I expect to keep adding to the list as we get closer to CPL kickoff.

So far 31 guys from 2018 L1O rosters, 12 'alumni' ie. those who left L1O before 2018 season began.

http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports19/19york04.htm

[Kent]

9 hours ago, Rocket Robin said:

December 1, 2018 I've compiled a list of L1O guys who've signed or successfully trialed for the new CPL. I've also included those recently signed with the new Mississauga MetroStars MASL team.

I expect to keep adding to the list as we get closer to CPL kickoff.

So far 31 guys from 2018 L1O rosters, 12 'alumni' ie. those who left L1O before 2018 season began.

http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports19/19york04.htm

That’s fantastic! Thanks so much for this!

[hamiltonfan]

On 11/16/2018 at 10:32 PM, Rocket Robin said:

My annual summary of Soccer in the Toronto area covering my opinion on TFC, TFC II, League 1 Ontario, the new CPL , and the Canadian national teams when they play around the GTA.
http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports18/18l1o269.htm

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Another year in the books; always so appreciative of your reports.