League1Ontario
League1 Ontario is a reputable senior soccer league in the Province of Ontario, known for its professional and amateur standards. Founded in 2014 by Ontario Soccer, the league has grown significantly and currently comprises 15 women’s teams and 21 men’s teams.
2024-25 League1 Notification list
Are you interested in playing for the Women’s or Men’s League1 Program? Fill out the form below to join the notification list for the upcoming season.
Click here for the Women’s Program Notification List.
Click here for the Men’s Program Notification List.
Please complete this form by November 30th, 2024 to express interest in playing during the 2025 season.
2024-25 League1 U20 Tryout Information
2024-25 League1 U20 Tryouts have concluded.
If you have additional questions regarding the League1 U20 Program, please contact technical@oakvillesoccer.ca.
2024-25 Program Outlines
League1 Coaching Staff
Duncan Wilde - League1/Senior Soccer Coordinator (Mens)
Duncan Wilde has had a significant impact on Canadian soccer through his coaching achievements over the past three decades. He began his coaching journey in 1989 by launching Premier Soccer Academy, Ontario’s first registered soccer academy. As his academy flourished, Wilde’s reputation grew, leading him to become Head Coach of the Hamilton Thunder in 2003, where he guided the team to the CPSL Western Conference Championship in his debut season. In 2004, he took the helm of the Toronto Lynx in the USL Pro league, and in 2005, established the Oakville Blue Devils, leading them to a CPSL National Championship in their inaugural season.
Wilde’s coaching legacy continued with the Toronto Lynx Academy, which he co-owned with Billy Steele. Under their leadership, the academy achieved remarkable success in the Super Y League, reaching seven North American finals and producing numerous college and professional players. He also served as Head Coach of the Lynx USL Pro team and Academy Director, further shaping the Canadian soccer landscape. In 2015, Wilde and Steele re-established the Blue Devils FC, guiding them to a League1 Ontario Championship in their first season and leading the men’s team to a second championship in 2017. Wilde was named League1 Ontario Coach of the Year in both 2017 and 2019.
Billy Steele - League1/Senior Soccer Assistant
Billy Steele, a former midfielder who had a promising playing career cut short by injury, has had a profound impact on Canadian soccer through his coaching achievements. After moving to Canada in 2001, Steele transitioned into coaching and, in 2004, joined the Toronto Lynx as Assistant Coach alongside his close friend Duncan Wilde. Together, they guided the Lynx to success in the USL Pro and USL/PDL leagues, while also helping to establish the Toronto Lynx Academy, which produced many talented players who advanced to college and professional careers.
In 2015, Steele and Wilde re-established Oakville Blue Devils FC as a League1 Ontario men’s team, achieving remarkable success right from the start. The team won the League1 Championship in their debut season and also secured the 2015 Inter-Provincial Championship. Their success continued with the men’s team capturing the 2017 League1 Ontario Championship and becoming the first League1 club to earn a berth in the Canadian Championship. The Blue Devils Academy, which was launched in 2017, grew into one of Canada’s top youth programs, with the men’s, women’s, and reserve teams all winning regular season championships in 2019. Steele’s leadership, alongside Wilde, has left an enduring legacy in Canadian soccer.
Garrett Peters - League1/Senior Soccer Coordinator (Womens)
Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Garrett Peters is an accomplished athlete and coach with a passion for soccer and track. He excelled at the University of Saskatchewan, where he was a dual sport athlete, earning accolades as a First Team CanWest All-Star in soccer and serving as captain of the Huskies Soccer Team. In track and field, he achieved All-Canadian status and was a national champion, representing Team Canada at the 2015 FISU World University Games in soccer.
Garrett’s coaching career is equally impressive. He led FC London to a record of 34 wins, 9 ties, and 12 losses, achieving two semi-finalist finishes and winning the 2024 L1 Cup. He was also recognized as the July 2024 Coach of the Month for his outstanding leadership. At McMaster University, he guided the Women’s Soccer team to a record of 17 wins, 5 ties, and 6 losses, culminating in a conference semi-final appearance and earning the title of OUA West Coach of the Year in 2023. With his extensive experience and dedication to developing athletes, Garrett Peters continues to make a significant impact in sport, inspiring the next generation of players.
