In early June, U Sports announced the introduction of women’s flag football as a pilot sport beginning in the 2027-28 school year. One Western University alumna, Dr. Olivia Ghosh-Swaby, played a major role.
Skylar Janisse, the closer for the London Majors, set the franchise record for most saves in a season last year and tied the all-time CBL mark, etching his name in the record books.
Finn Topping, a goalie who was selected second overall in this year’s Ontario Junior Lacrosse League draft, has his priorities set: Lacrosse comes first before all, which he hopes leads to a career in the National Lacrosse League.
First baseman Trent Lenihan, a native of White Rock, BC, has landed in the Forest City this summer. He’s hoping to put up big numbers in the CBL and propel himself to the next level.
Sadie Waite, who grew up in St. Thomas and played for the Whitecaps and FC London in the Forest City, is just getting started in her pro career – in her home country.
FC London’s women’s team has a new coach in 2026 and is focused, more than ever, on developing young players and sending them off for success at the next level.
Steven Kpehe, who was recently drafted by the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders, has carved a path of discipline, patience and self-belief since his time at London South Collegiate Institute.
The London Majors have undergone a massive facelift over the offseason, welcoming scores of new players for the 2026 season – the first in the new Canadian Baseball League, which ushers in a new era of professional baseball in Ontario.
