Ontario REX Program narrowly defeats League1 Ontario Young Stars
Kaila Novak's lone goal in the 42nd minute as the future stars shone bright on Wednesday night in Vaughan
Play. Inspire. Unite.
Kaila Novak (42') struck pay dirt in the first half, enough to ensure the REX All-Stars the 1-0 win over League1 Ontario's Young Stars.
REX's Courtney Chochol started the goal with a ball-winning tackle, immediately driving forward to the Young Stars' box. She found Novak on the left, who finished the chance past goalkeeper Meaghan Phillips (Aurora FC).
The Young Stars had plenty of chances in the first half. Vital Kats (De Ro United) attempted two shots, but the first was saved by Anna Karpenko, and the second pinged off the crossbar.
The Young Stars had eight shots in the first 45 minutes, but only one hit the target. Ontario REX stood their ground and blocked most of the chances, leading to seven corners.
REX were limited with their shot attempts in the opening half, but they made most of their chances with Novak's goal. The forward later rounded the keeper after a lobbed pass and slid the ball into the net but was called offside.
After a flurry of substitutions to start the second half, REX All-Stars started to attack in waves and control most of the possession.
REX's Courtney Chochol started the goal with a ball-winning tackle, immediately driving forward to the Young Stars' box. She found Novak on the left, who finished the chance past goalkeeper Meaghan Phillips (Aurora FC).
The Young Stars had plenty of chances in the first half. Vital Kats (De Ro United) attempted two shots, but the first was saved by Anna Karpenko, and the second pinged off the crossbar.
The Young Stars had eight shots in the first 45 minutes, but only one hit the target. Ontario REX stood their ground and blocked most of the chances, leading to seven corners.
REX were limited with their shot attempts in the opening half, but they made most of their chances with Novak's goal. The forward later rounded the keeper after a lobbed pass and slid the ball into the net but was called offside.
After a flurry of substitutions to start the second half, REX All-Stars started to attack in waves and control most of the possession.
Miya Grant-Clavijo and Olivia Smith each had shots that were turned away, but REX did not let off the gas pedal. Once the crossbar stopped ringing from a series of efforts that met the frame, and the final whistle was blown, Ontario REX finished with a tally of 12 attempts - four of them on target.
Although the League1 Young Stars couldn't get the victory, the individual performances proved why they were selected to represent the league in this showcase match.
Jenna Hong (FC London) controlled the game on both sides of the ball from left-back, stopping REX in their tracks while starting several attacks with accurate balls into the box.
Ida Miceli (Woodbridge Strikers) was a force to be reckoned with on the left wing, regularly leaving defenders in her dust after her mazy and pacey runs.
Mollie Eriksson (West Ottawa SC) made key saves to keep the score close, and the team showed resilience with such a close margin on the scoreline.
The League1 Ontario women's division returns to action this weekend with six games on the schedule.
Follow along in the last month of play of this women's season, as we get into what promises to be an intense race for playoff positions.
Although the League1 Young Stars couldn't get the victory, the individual performances proved why they were selected to represent the league in this showcase match.
Jenna Hong (FC London) controlled the game on both sides of the ball from left-back, stopping REX in their tracks while starting several attacks with accurate balls into the box.
Ida Miceli (Woodbridge Strikers) was a force to be reckoned with on the left wing, regularly leaving defenders in her dust after her mazy and pacey runs.
Mollie Eriksson (West Ottawa SC) made key saves to keep the score close, and the team showed resilience with such a close margin on the scoreline.
The League1 Ontario women's division returns to action this weekend with six games on the schedule.
Follow along in the last month of play of this women's season, as we get into what promises to be an intense race for playoff positions.
Rosters announced for the League1 Ontario Young Stars vs Canada Soccer REX match
The stars of the future are set to shine Wednesday night at the Ontario Soccer Centre
Play. Inspire. Unite.
On Wednesday July 11 (7:30 p.m.) at the Ontario Soccer Centre (7601 Martin Grove Rd.), League1 Ontario's Young Stars will take on the Canada Soccer Regional Excel Program (REX), offering a unique opportunity to see the current cream-of-the-crop of Canadian and Ontario women's players.
"This match provides a useful measuring stick for many of our best U20 women as the REX Ontario side that they will be squaring off against features many of the top young female players in the Canadian Youth National Team system, some of who just helped Canada qualify for the next U17 World Cup," said League1 Ontario Commissioner, Dino Rossi.
"It will be a good test and we hope this can become an annual fixture in our schedule."
Currently ranked fifth in the FIFA Women's World Rankings list at the senior level, this friendly match offers a rare glimpse inside the esteemed REX program that has been developing Canada's next generation of stars. In turn, it presents a showcase environment for the U20 group from League1 Ontario, many of whom are already established members of the national program.
"This is a great opportunity to see the top young female players in Ontario," said Ontario Soccer Technical Director, Gary Miller.
"The League1 Young Stars vs. the Canada Soccer Regional Excel players will provide Ontario fans with an opportunity to see the future quality of female players at the highest level."
"National staff and Provincial staff are eager to assess these groups in competition for the first time," he added.
League1 Ontario continues to provide a showcase standards-based environment for the top female and male player products in Ontario, and Commissioner Rossi revealed that the match was in the planning stage for some time, and could present an opportunity for similar future endeavours.
"League1 Ontario has always been very focused on being a league that gives young players a platform to shine," he explained.
"Introducing a "Young Stars" game is something we have been wanting to do for a while and we are happy to have this opportunity for our top U20 players in the women’s division," he concluded.
"In the future, we hope to be able to put on a similar event for our top young male players as well."
If you cannot attend, the match will be broadcast on the League1 Ontario livestream. Subscribe to the channel and be notified when the broadcasts you're interested in kick-off.
"This match provides a useful measuring stick for many of our best U20 women as the REX Ontario side that they will be squaring off against features many of the top young female players in the Canadian Youth National Team system, some of who just helped Canada qualify for the next U17 World Cup," said League1 Ontario Commissioner, Dino Rossi.
"It will be a good test and we hope this can become an annual fixture in our schedule."
Currently ranked fifth in the FIFA Women's World Rankings list at the senior level, this friendly match offers a rare glimpse inside the esteemed REX program that has been developing Canada's next generation of stars. In turn, it presents a showcase environment for the U20 group from League1 Ontario, many of whom are already established members of the national program.
"This is a great opportunity to see the top young female players in Ontario," said Ontario Soccer Technical Director, Gary Miller.
"The League1 Young Stars vs. the Canada Soccer Regional Excel players will provide Ontario fans with an opportunity to see the future quality of female players at the highest level."
"National staff and Provincial staff are eager to assess these groups in competition for the first time," he added.
League1 Ontario continues to provide a showcase standards-based environment for the top female and male player products in Ontario, and Commissioner Rossi revealed that the match was in the planning stage for some time, and could present an opportunity for similar future endeavours.
"League1 Ontario has always been very focused on being a league that gives young players a platform to shine," he explained.
"Introducing a "Young Stars" game is something we have been wanting to do for a while and we are happy to have this opportunity for our top U20 players in the women’s division," he concluded.
"In the future, we hope to be able to put on a similar event for our top young male players as well."
If you cannot attend, the match will be broadcast on the League1 Ontario livestream. Subscribe to the channel and be notified when the broadcasts you're interested in kick-off.
Head Coach: Dave Porco (Woodbridge Strikers); Assistant Coach: Paolo Pacione (Woodbridge Strikers)
Head Coach: Tania Singerfield; Assistant Coach: Brandon Frith; Assistant Coach: Selvin Shane Lammie; GK Coach: Justine Bernier; S & C Coach: Chloe Werle; Physio: Sharon Welsby
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