ANCASTER, ON – The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) has officially released the 2025–2026 soccer schedules. The Redeemer Royals will once again compete in the OCAA West Division, with ten regular season matchups set for the fall campaign.

The Royals first match at home will be on Friday, September 19, welcoming the Lambton Lions to Ancaster. The Women's match will kick off at 6:00 PM, followed by the Men's match at 8:00 PM.

Women's Soccer:

The Royals Women's Soccer team enters the new season following a program-best 7-2-1 regular season in 2024, which crowned them West Division Champions. Their historic run came to a close with a loss in the Bronze Medal Match at the OCAA Championships.

Key matchups this fall include:

• Saturday, September 20 – vs St. Clair Saints
  Last season, the Royals and Saints split their series, each team winning on the road. St. Clair handed Redeemer its only regular season loss in 2024. This fall's matchup will be their only regular season meeting.

• Wednesday, October 1 – at Humber Hawks
  A rematch with stakes. The Royals were 1-1-1 against the Hawks last season, highlighted by a 1-0 home win and a 0-0 draw away. However, Humber ended Redeemer's title hopes with a 1-0 win in the OCAA Semi-Finals.

Men's Soccer: 

The Royals Men's Soccer team will look to build momentum early, opening their season against four opponents they defeated in 2024.

Featured matchups include:

• Wednesday, September 27 – vs Conestoga Condors
  After falling 2-0 on the road last year in a tightly contested match, the Royals will look to reverse the result at home.

• Friday, September 12 – at Mohawk Mountaineers
  A rivalry showdown not to be missed. Last season, the Royals dominated Mohawk 6-0 on Senior Night—Redeemer's largest margin of victory in program history*. The Royals are currently on a three-game win streak over the Mountaineers and hold an 8-2-2 record against them since 2017.

Key Dates to Watch

• Alumni & Family Weekend
  vs Niagara – Saturday, October 4

  • Men Kickoff: 3:00 PM

  • Women Kickoff: 5:00 PM

• Senior Night
  vs Sheridan – Tuesday, October 7

  • Women Kickoff: 6:00 PM

  • Men Kickoff: 8:00 PM

Redeemer Royals Soccer is set to begin the 2025–2026 campaign this fall, with both programs poised to build on last year's successes.For full coverage and behind-the-scenes content, follow the Royals on Instagram at @redeemerroyals.

*Margin of victory statistics recorded since 2011.