Sudbury Cyclones (2023)
Sudbury Cyclones is a Canadian soccer club based in Sudbury, Ontario that competes in the men's division of League2 Ontario.
| Founded | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Stadium | James Jerome Sports Complex |
| Owner | Sudbury Wolves Sports and Entertainment |
| League | League2 Ontario |
History
In August 2023, it was announced that they would join League2 Ontario, the third tier of League1 Ontario, as an expansion club for the 2024 season.[1][2] The team is owned by Sudbury Wolves Sports and Entertainment, who also own Canadian Hockey League club Sudbury Wolves, basketball team Sudbury Five, and football team Sudbury Spartans.[3] The club's name comes from the Sudbury Cyclones, who competed in the National Soccer League from 1976 to 1980.[4][5] The team will initially field a men's team and develop an academy with U14, U16, U18 boys and girls teams, as well as a U19 men's team to play in the reserve division.[6] The club hopes to add a semi-professional women's team in the future.[7] James Jerome Field will serve as the team's home field.[8]
References
- Papineau, Chelsea (August 16, 2023). "Elite men's soccer returning to Sudbury". CTV News.
- "Sudbury Cyclones to bring elite soccer back to Greater Sudbury". The Sudbury Star. August 16, 2023.
- Pascal, Randy (August 18, 2023). "A blast from the past as the Cyclones are back". Sudbury Sports.
- "Sudbury Cyclones to join League2 in 2024". League1 Ontario. August 16, 2023.
- "SWSE Announces The Return of the Cyclones". Sudbury Wolves Sports & Entertainment. August 16, 2023.
- Jacques, John (August 16, 2023). "League2 Ontario Gets Its First Club: The Sudbury Cyclones". Northern Tribune.
- Clarke, Tyler (August 23, 2023). "Cyclones soccer returning to Sudbury after four-decade absence". Sudbury.com.
- Bacon, Ashley (August 23, 2023). "Sudbury Cyclones return to soccer pitch next year". CTV News.
