Scrosoppi’s youth is consistently improving and impressing on the field, and one example of this is midfielder Jacob Cabral, who enjoyed a standout season in 2025. 

The 20-year-old already had plenty of L1ON experience having spent a year at Guelph United and two seasons at ProStars FC, and since making his move to SFC he has been an important part of the midfield as the club won the L1 Cup and finished as runners-up in the league in 2025. 

His individual efforts were rewarded this fall as he was named the Young (U20) Player of the Year in the Men’s Premier Division – the top tier of Pro-Am soccer in the province.

It is not just the soccer field where Cabral is chasing success, as he looks ahead to completing his university degree in anthropology – opening doors to careers in forensics or teaching. But right now his ascendency in soccer is showing no signs of slowing down.

Jacob, congratulations on a stellar 2025 season. How do you reflect on the campaign?

This past season was great. Despite somewhat of a slow start and some ground to gain, we managed to keep ourselves focused and strived to contend for both the Men’s Premier title and the cup simultaneously.

What has been your main highlight from your time at the club so far, and why? 

The main highlight of my time at Scrossopi was lifting the L1 Cup. It was something that we thought we were deserving of and worked hard the entire season to achieve. Winning some silverware with a great squad was something that we were proud of and brought us all together.

Overall, my time at Scrosoppi has been amazing – a top program with great coaches, staff, and players who dedicated themselves to seeing the group succeed.

Following the L1 Cup success, how pleased are you with your own progress so far this year? 

I am really happy with my season; I thought that I grew a lot not only as a player but as a person as well. I managed to accumulate a lot of minutes for a team which has been so successful in recent years and has consistently good performances throughout the season. I managed to help the team out with some important goal contributions during the season, too.

Who at the club has helped to bring the best out of you? 

I would say Coach John [Yacou] has helped me the most and developed me into a player who has the capability of striving to the next level. The training sessions were always super intense, and Coach would often give me constructive criticism to help me improve. John is also a great person off the field, always open to communication and more like a friend.

How do you prepare for each gameday? 

I try to get a good night’s rest, sleeping at least eight hours, eating breakfast, walking and visualizing how I want the game to go. The pre-match meal is always something nutritious but light, just so I feel mobile on the pitch. During the leading moments to the game, I like to listen to music and get myself psyched for the match ahead.

What's next for you following the League1 Ontario season?

Hopefully I can get drafted into the CPL this year. Having a good university season is also something that I want to continue from my previous years.

I want to complete my degree in anthropology and hopefully become either a teacher or pursue forensics. Having an education was always super important to me, and if soccer doesn’t work out, then I have something to fall back on.

Has playing for Scrosoppi helped you prepare for what's coming up? 

Scrosoppi has prepared me in the best way possible, as the training intensity and quality has been top-notch and kept me sharp. There are plenty of veterans on the team who have had plenty of experience as well, and they are always people I am looking to learn from.

What’s your message to younger players like yourself, aspiring to play high-level soccer at Scrosoppi? 

I would say dream big, always work to get better every day, even if it’s by one per cent. In soccer, being satisfied means that you are falling behind someone who is working harder, so always keep that in the back of your mind. 

Lastly, make sure to enjoy every moment on the field, never take for granted what playing on the pitch every day means, and set goals for yourself to be the best version you can be.