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]

Scrosoppi FC
Full nameScrosoppi FC
Founded2020
StadiumBishop Reding CSS
PresidentGary Raulino
Head CoachJohn Yacou
LeagueLeague1 Ontario
2022League, 12th
Playoffs: DNQ
WebsiteClub website

History
original club logo from 2021-2022

The club was founded in 2020, partnering with youth soccer clubs Milton Youth SC and Brampton SC.[2][3] (As of 2022, Brampton SC no longer appears to be a partner club of Scrosoppi.[4]) The name was chosen in honour of St. Luigi Scrosoppi, who is the patron saint of footballers.[5]

The club joined League1 Ontario for the 2021 season.[6] Their home field in their inaugural season is Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School in Milton.[7] 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.[8]

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'.[9]

Seasons
Season League Teams Record Rank Playoffs Ref
2021 League1 Ontario 15 6–1–5 4th, West (6th overall) did not qualify [10]
2022 22 9–1–11 12th did not qualify

Notable former players

References
  1. Kosloski, Philip (April 15, 2018). "How St. Luigi Scrosoppi became the patron saint of soccer players". Aleteia.
  2. "League1 Ontario adds four men's teams for 2021". League1 Ontario. January 28, 2021.
  3. Jack, Kristian (April 13, 2022). "Kickin' it with Scrosoppi FC" (PDF).
  4. "Club Partnership". Scrosoppi FC.
  5. Canaris, Michael M. (March 31, 2021). "Luigi Scrosoppi, saint of the soccer field". Catholic Star Herald.
  6. Jacques, John (January 28, 2021). "League1 Ontario Adds Four New Teams". Northern Tribune.
  7. Reid, Brady (May 11, 2021). "Scrosoppi FC born of 'shared ambition' in Brampton and Milton regions". League1 Ontario.
  8. "A Bluffer's Guide to Scrosoppi". League1 Ontario. October 27, 2022.
  9. Jacques, John (July 16, 2022). "A League1 Ontario Team Just Purchased A Portuguese Club". Northern Tribune.
  10. "League1 Ontario Historical Standings Men's Division". Canadian Soccer History Archives.
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