(Greater Sudbury, ON) – The Sudbury Cyclones are excited to announce several returning players ahead of the 2026 Ontario Premier League1 season.
With 16 players from last year’s roster featuring this season, the Cyclones return a core of players that helped the club gain promotion, including three strikers, four defenders, eight midfielders, and the returning League1 Championship Goalkeeper of the Year, Connor Vande Weghe.
The full list of returning players includes:
Timi Aliu – Striker | 5’11” | 170lbs | Brampton, Ontario
Mashood Babalola – Midfielder | 5’8” | 157lbs | Toronto, Ontario
Gianni Bordieri – Midfielder | 5’11” | 170lbs | Toronto, Ontario
Phil Edmonds – Midfielder | 5’10” | 170lbs | Toronto, Ontario
Chanley Francois – Midfielder | 5’10” | 170lbs | Ottawa, Ontario
Sam Howard – Striker | 6’1” | 164lbs | Goderich, Ontario
Musa Joof – Midfielder | 6’0” | 200lbs | Toronto, Ontario
Brandon Moxam – Defender | 5’8” | 160lbs | Sudbury, Ontario
Isaiah Noel – Centreback | 6’3” | 205lbs | Toronto, Ontario
Blake Rosener – Midfielder | 6’0” | 165lbs | Sudbury, Ontario
Jaiden Santo – Striker | 5’10” | 155lbs | Brampton, Ontario
Jaden Timmis – Centreback | 6’2” | 190lbs | Manchester, England
Connor Vande Weghe – Goalkeeper | 6’5” | 200lbs | Sudbury, Ontario
Theo Viera – Centreback | 6’5” | 192lbs | Winnipeg, Manitoba
Josh Vivero – Midfielder | 5’11” | 180lbs | Toronto, Ontario
Nana Wiafe – Midfielder | 5’8” | 160lbs | Toronto, Ontario
The OPL1 Cyclones will begin action this 2026 season with a Cup match against Hamilton United. Secure your 2026 Cyclones season membership today and receive access to every regular season home Cyclones match this season, along with an exclusive member jersey, 15% off merchandise, and 10% off concessions. Memberships can be purchased online HERE, contact Cosimo Figliomeni at cosimo.figliomeni@swse.ca for more information.