Ontario Soccer is proud to unveil its Technical Development Plan 2025–2036, a bold, forward-thinking roadmap that will guide soccer development in the province over the next 12 years. This plan aims to modernize infrastructure, elevate standards across all areas of the game, and ensure inclusive, high-quality experiences for everyone involved in soccer in Ontario.
This plan represents a transformative moment for soccer in Ontario. It’s about building a system that nurtures talent, supports our leaders, and unites our communities through the beautiful game. It comes at a huge moment for soccer in our country with the World Cup coming to Toronto next summer.
-Johnny Misley, Chief Executive OfficeR, Ontario Soccer
A Collaborative, Consultative Approach
The plan is the result of one of Ontario Soccer’s most comprehensive consultation processes to date. Over 1,000 stakeholders participated in a province-wide survey, and more than 100 leaders from local, national, and international soccer communities contributed through interviews and roundtables. This inclusive process ensures the plan is both deeply rooted in grassroots realities and aligned with global best practices.
Building on the many initiatives established over the past 20 years, Ontario Soccer has been a leader in sport in Canada. This plan, focusing on these core pillars, will seek to leave an integrated system that inspires collaboration and unified efforts towards common goals.
-Matt Ferreira, Director of Development, Ontario Soccer
A Long-Term Vision, Grounded in Measurable Action
Spanning three, four-year phases, the plan is designed to be flexible and adaptive, with regular evaluations and measurable targets built into each implementation stage. Its five interconnected technical pillars ensure a holistic, system-wide approach to development:
The Five Core Technical Pillars
The Player
- Launch LTPD 2.0: More players in better environments for longer
- Diversify programming: Access to soccer in all forms, for everyone, year-round
- Enhance talent pathways: Ontario players at the highest levels more often
The Coach
- Establish the Ontario Soccer Institute of Learning (OSIL)
- Create comprehensive coach education catalogues
- Build structured peer support networks
The Match Official
- Restructure the learning and performance pathway
- Strengthen support systems for referees
- Foster integration between referees, coaches, and players
The Club
- Build transformational community hubs
- Support clubs with leadership development resources
- Grow accessible and effective programming structures
The Competition
- Deliver diversified, quality-driven competition formats
- Provide tools and technology to support administrators
- Set clear standards for consistency and excellence
A Shared Path Forward
With early implementation already underway through pilot programs and educational workshops, Ontario Soccer will continue engaging the community throughout 2025. Townhall sessions—both in-person and virtual—will be held in collaboration with District Associations to further introduce the plan and provide an opportunity for feedback.
To learn more about the Technical Development Plan 2025–2036, or to connect with Ontario Soccer’s Development team, please visit the Technical Development Plan webpage or contact Matt Ferreira, Director, Development.