After a successful 2026 season for Scrosoppi’s men’s and women’s programs, the message was clear from the club’s Director of Football Operations, Patrice Gheisar: “Be proud.”

Having joined the club in January following three seasons leading Halifax Wanderers in the Canadian Premier League, moving to Milton proved to be a new and fruitful opportunity for Gheisar – overseeing the club’s player pathway while coaching the men’s first team to their third Ontario Premier League trophy in three years.

But while silverware is certainly a measure of success, it’s not necessarily the all-important outcome for players and coaches at SFC.

“Wins and losses aren’t a true reflection of your season,” said Gheisar. “Be proud of the work you have displayed. 

“There are some moments in football which will stay with you forever and hopefully they experienced some of them this season. Embrace the kids at our club and community, and give back.

"Luka Juricic recently committed to playing at NCAA powerhouse Maryland, and Cuba Grant also signed with Forge in the Canadian Premier League. We hope all the players see the work they have done and be proud.”

Grant has already added more silverware to his portfolio, being part of the Forge roster during the club's historic TELUS Canadian Championship Final victory.

Meanwhile, on the women’s side, Noelle Henning and Jadea Collin have been busy representing Canada in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, as several other SFC stars thrive in college.

Natalie Moynihan, for one, was named an OUA East Second Team All-Star after her performances with the captain's armband at Toronto Metropolitan University (above photo by Lazar Mihajlovic), and Binghamton’s Jahkaya Davis was named the American East Striker of the Year.

Additionally, Ella Cahill has played a key role in helping Guelph Gryphons to the OUA Championship Game and to tonight's U SPORTS Women's Soccer Championship semifinal.

After the first season for himself and Scrosoppi in the OPL’s top women’s division, Scrosoppi women’s program General Manager Luis Domingos thinks the ceiling has been raised for SFC players as they explore opportunities before the 2027 season kicks off in the spring.

He said: “I believe the training environment we created, combined with the level and intensity of the games we played, definitely prepared the players for school soccer and the professional environment. 

“It also helped them develop important habits, skills, and experiences that will support them throughout their careers.

“We’re also not going to stop training. We’ll have the younger players training with us and playing games that really challenge us. It will be a really good environment to be part of, with everyone pushing each other and continuing to develop.”

Even with the Pro-Am season behind us, the hard work at Scrosoppi continues both on and off the field.

While SFC coaches continue to develop the next generation through indoor programs, several 2026 OPL stars will be returning over the winter months to prepare for the new year – which includes a huge opportunity for men’s players in the TELUS Canadian Championship.

“Keep improving every day and have unlimited belief,” Gheisar added.

“Our target is to prepare for a strong preseason, keep growing on and off the field, keep moving forward.”