Add another regional partner to the fold.
Toronto FC and Ottawa-Cumberland Soccer announced a partnership on Monday that will expand the TFC Academy’s branches into the capital area.
As a regional satellite club, Ottawa, who will rebrand as Ottawa TFC, will receive support in both player and coach development from the MLS club, as well as providing talent a direct route to the Professional Player Pathway in place at the TFC Academy.
Ottawa joins Windsor TFC and London TFC as youth affiliate clubs.
TFC President Bill Manning, TFC Academy Director Anthony Capotosto, Ottawa TFC President Terry Vida, and TFC midfielder Aidan Daniels were all on hand and spoke about what the affiliation means.