League1 Ontario will welcome two new men’s teams and one women’s team for the 2020 season – the seventh campaign in the evolution of the provincial division III league – significantly expanding options for elite male and female players in both Toronto and Hamilton.

“We are delighted to be in a position to grow our men's division for the 2020 season and are very confident that both Hamilton United and North Toronto will prove to be excellent additions,” said League1 Ontario Men’s Division Commissioner, Dino Rossi.

“Both clubs have an excellent reputation for player development in the OPDL and their new League1 teams will serve as the natural progression for the top players from within their clubs as well as for the top talent within their respective communities.”

North Toronto SC will return to League1 in 2020 with both men’s and women’s teams, providing a full senior high-performance pathway for players based in downtown Toronto.

“Welcoming the North Toronto Nitros to the women’s division is great for the league’s continued growth in providing complete pathways for players in Ontario,” said League1 Ontario Women’s Division Commissioner, Carmelina Moscato.

“For a club with impressive operational and technical standards, it is only fitting that their journey from OPDL has organically led to a team in League1, completing the Talented Player Pathway for women. The Nitros will have the opportunity to add a strong squad, talented coaches, and professionalism to the league.”