Ontario Premier League (OPL)
Description
Semi-professional soccer is coming to Richmond Hill! Richmond Hill Soccer Club is proud to expand into Ontario Premier League as a full license holder for the 2026 season. This milestone builds on RHSC’s strong foundation in youth high-performance programming and the U20 League competition, creating a clear pathway for local players to compete at higher levels while strengthening community connection through high-quality matchday experiences.
The Richmond Hill Raiders will be represented by teams on both the men’s and women’s sides, competing in the OPL and the OPL U20 Leagues. Home matches will be played at Richmond Green Park, the home of RHSC’s High Performance Program and OPDL teams.
Program Philosophy
RHSC’s OPL programs are designed to bridge the gap between elite youth soccer and the professional game. With a focus on player development, professionalism, and performance, our programs are led by nationally licensed coaches who are committed to preparing players for the next stage of their careers while upholding high technical and operational standards.
Learn Through Play
Training and competition environments are structured to challenge players through game-realistic scenarios. Emphasis is placed on tactical understanding, decision-making under pressure, and individual accountability, allowing players to grow through meaningful match experiences at a semi-professional level.
Player Pathway
The Ontario Premier League program is the pinnacle of our club and serves as a critical stepping stone between high-performance youth soccer and elite amateur or professional opportunities. The OPL and the OPL U20 League provide progression opportunities for emerging players, while also serving as a platform for aspiring coaches and match officials to develop and showcase their abilities within a high-performance environment.
Training & Competition
The Ontario Premier League is a standards-based, semi-professional men’s and women’s league sanctioned by Canada Soccer and Ontario Soccer, and operated by Canadian Soccer Business (CSB). RHSC’s OPL programs meet and exceed league standards, including:
- Nationally licensed coaching staff
- 3–4 on-field training sessions per week
- 1 soccer-specific conditioning session per week (preseason: January–March)
- 1 indoor strength training session per week
- 11v11 training and competition (January–April)
- League competition from April–August
- Match recording and performance analysis
Interested in Learning More?
For more information about RHSC’s OPL programs, please contact:
Henrich Svetko
High Performance Manager