Wikipedia - Scrosoppi FC
Scrosoppi Football Club 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 soccer players.
History
The club was founded in 2020, partnering with youth soccer clubs Milton Youth SC and Brampton SC. (As of 2023, neither club appears to be a partner club of Scrosoppi.) The name was chosen in honour of St. Luigi Scrosoppi, who is the patron saint of soccer players.
The club joined League1 Ontario for the 2021 season. Their home field in their inaugural season is Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School in Milton. They finished their inaugural season in fourth place in the Western Conference and also recorded their largest victory in team history that season, when they defeated Sigma FC by a score of 10-1.
In July 2022, Scrosoppi owner Gary Raulino purchased Portuguese fourth division club SC Vianense of the Campeonato de Portugal, bringing the club into their player pathway program, with the two teams set to serve as 'twin clubs'. After two mid-table seasons, in 2023, they rapidly ascended to the top of the table in 2023, securing top division status upon the league's division split into two tiers ahead of the 2024 season. They finished the 2023 season as regular season champions, but fell to the Simcoe County Rovers in the playoff championship final.
In December 2023, they added a female team in the League1 Ontario women's Championship division for the 2024 season.
Comprised of skilled players from diverse backgrounds, Scrosoppi FC is known for their fast-paced and exciting style of play. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and unity, the players work together seamlessly on the field to achieve their goals.
Off the field, Scrosoppi FC is actively involved in their community, participating in charity events and youth soccer programs. They are role models for aspiring young athletes, inspiring them to pursue their dreams and never give up.
With a loyal fan base and a winning mentality, Scrosoppi FC is a force to be reckoned with in the Canadian soccer scene. Watch out for this team as they continue to make their mark on the sport and strive for greatness.