Scrosoppi FC
Scrosoppi FC is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in Milton, Ontario that plays in League1 Ontario. The club is named after St. Luigi Scrosoppi, who is the patron saint of footballers.[1][2] The club was founded in 2020 as a joint partnership between two youth clubs - Milton Youth SC and Brampton SC - and is set to begin its inaugural season in 2021.
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| Full name | Scrosoppi FC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 |
| Stadium | Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School |
| President | Gary Raulino |
| League | League1 Ontario |
| 2021 | 4th, West Playoffs: DNQ |
| Website | Club website |
Founders
The club was founded in 2020 as a joint partnership between clubs Milton YSC and Brampton SC.[3]
Milton YSC
Milton Youth Soccer Club is a youth soccer club from Milton, Ontario that was founded in 1988. It's competitive teams are known as the Milton Magic.[4]
Brampton SC
Brampton Soccer Club is a youth soccer club in Brampton, Ontario that was founded in 2019 through the amalgamation of Brampton East SC and Brampton Youth SC.[5]
History
The club was founded in 2020 in partnership with Milton Youth Soccer Club and Brampton Soccer Club.[2] The name was chosen in honour of St. Luigi Scrosoppi, who is the patron saint of footballers.[6]
The club joined League1 Ontario for the 2021 season.[7] Their home field in their inaugural season is Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School in Milton, with plans to play at least one game at Victoria Park Stadium in Brampton.[8]
Seasons
| Season | League | Teams | Record | Rank | Playoffs | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | League1 Ontario | 15 | 6–1–5 | 4th, West (6th overall) | Did not qualify | [9] |
Notable former players
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References
- Kosloski, Philip (April 15, 2018). "How St. Luigi Scrosoppi became the patron saint of soccer players". Aleteia.
- "League1 Ontario adds four men's teams for 2021". League1 Ontario. January 28, 2021.
- "Club Partnerships". Scrosoppi FC.
- "About MYSC". Milton YSC.
- "About Us". Brampton SC.
- Canaris, Michael M. (March 31, 2021). "Luigi Scrosoppi, saint of the soccer field". Catholic Star Herald.
- Jacques, John (January 28, 2021). "League1 Ontario Adds Four New Teams". Northern Tribune.
- Reid, Brady (May 11, 2021). "Scrosoppi FC born of 'shared ambition' in Brampton and Milton regions". League1 Ontario.
- "League1 Ontario Historical Standings Men's Division". Canadian Soccer History Archives.
