Simcoe County Rovers FC

Simcoe County Rovers FC is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in Barrie, Ontario, that plays in League1 Ontario.

Simcoe County Rovers
Full nameSimcoe County Rovers FC
Founded2021
StadiumJ.C. Massie Field at Georgian College
Capacity474 seated. 1,200 including standing room
LeagueLeague1 Ontario
WebsiteClub website

History

The club was founded in 2021, by former members of the group behind 1812 FC Barrie including former Canadian national team player Julian De Guzman, Peter Raco, and the Barrie Soccer Club under the name FC Barrie.[1][2]

On July 6, 2021, the club was officially unveiled under the name Simcoe County Rovers FC as a joint partnership between Raco, De Guzman, youth clubs Barrie SC and Aurora FC (who previously operated a team in League1 Ontario until 2020), and Orangeville-based school Athlete Institute.[3] The club is expected to play at J.C. Massie Field at Georgian College, where 1812 FC Barrie also plays.[3] In August 2021, it was announced that Canadian national team player Cyle Larin was joining the club as a co-owner;[4][5][6] in December 2021, fellow Canadian national team player Doneil Henry was announced as another co-owner.[7]

On October 21, 2021, it was announced that the club was officially joining both the male and female divisions of League1 Ontario for 2022, acquiring the license of Aurora FC, who did not play in 2021 and joined the Rovers as an affiliate club.[8][9]

Coaching staff

Men[10]

Name Position
Victor Oppong Head coach and General Manager
Derek O’Keeffe Assistant coach and Technical Director
Gerald Jerry Pennant Goalkeeper Coach

Women[11]

Name Position
Audra Sherman Head coach and General Manager
David Monsalve Assistant coach
Zack Wilson Assistant coach

References
  1. Jacques, John (January 23, 2021). "1812 FC Barrie Posts Front Office Changes". Northern Tribune.
  2. Gibson, Shawn (February 25, 2021). "League1 Ontario grants soccer franchise to Barrie, but big names missing from original bid". Barrie Today.
  3. Jacques, John (July 6, 2021). "BREAKING: Simcoe County Rovers Aim For League1 Ontario In 2022". Northern Tribune.
  4. Kloke, Joshua (August 16, 2021). "Cyle Larin becomes part owner of new Canadian club, hopes to develop pathway for young players to reach highest levels". The Athletic.
  5. "Simcoe County Rovers announce co-owner Cyle Larin". Barrie Advance. August 22, 2021.
  6. Gibson, Shawn (August 19, 2021). "As soccer gains momentum in Canada, local Rovers make big moves". Barrie Today.
  7. "Simcoe County Rovers FC add Canadian international player Doneil Henry as co-owner". Barrie Advance. December 15, 2021.
  8. "Simcoe County Rovers FC to join L1O for 2022 season". League1 Ontario. October 21, 2021.
  9. Jacques, John (October 21, 2021). "League1 Ontario Adds Simcoe County Rovers". Northern Tribune.
  10. "Simcoe County Rovers announce coaching staff for 2022". Barrie Today. September 7, 2021.
  11. "Simcoe County Rovers FC kicks in support for high-level women's soccer in the region". Bradford Today. September 15, 2021.


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