Prabhjot Singh, LJI Reporter
The Brampton City unveiled six newly named sport fields honouring six Team Canada players with connections to Brampton who represented the country at the 2026 World Cup, celebrating their achievements on the world stage and contributions to Canadian soccer. The permanent tributes recognize Brampton’s homegrown soccer legacy and aim to inspire the next generation of athletes. The newly named fields include:
Cyle Larin Soccer Field, located in Chris Gibson Park, in Ward 1(formerly Chris Gibson Park Soccer Field Senior 1)
Promise David Soccer Field, located in Major Oaks Park, in Ward 1 (formerly Major Oaks Park Soccer Field)
Jonathan Osorio Soccer Field, located in Morris Kerbel Park in Ward 2 (formerly Morris Kerbel Park Soccer Field)
Liam Millar Soccer Field, located in Flower City Community Campus, in Ward 4 (formerly Flower City Community Campus Soccer Field Senior 1)
Tajon Buchanan Soccer Field, located in Bramalea Ltd. Community Park, in Ward 7 (formerly Bramalea Ltd. Community Park Soccer Field)
Jayden Nelson Soccer Field, located by Victoria Park Arena, in Ward 7 (formerly Avondale Soccer Field)
The City of Brampton marked the conclusion of its Where the Game Grows campaign by honouring the homegrown athletes who have helped shape Canadian soccer. City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown presented the Key to the City to Brampton-born professional soccer player Cyle Larin. In addition, six sport fields have been named in honour of Team Canada players who began their soccer journeys in Brampton and represented the country on the world stage in 2026.
During a ceremony held at Brampton City Hall, Mayor Patrick Brown presented the Key to the City to Cyle Larin, recognizing his achievements and contribution to the sport.
Born and raised in Brampton, Larin began playing soccer at age seven with the Brampton Youth Soccer Club before joining Sigma FC. He attended St. Edmund Campion Secondary School.
