WOSL First Division Poultry Specialties ‘reboot and rebuild’ continues

Tillsonburg Poultry Specialties illustrated improved play during the second half of a 4-0 WOSL First Division loss in Woodstock, Thursday, July 24th. (Jeff Tribe Photo)

Jeff Tribe, Post Correspondent

The 2025 Tillsonburg Poultry Specialties Western Ontario Soccer League (WOSL) First Division season is more about rebooting and rebuilding than its won-tied-lost record.

“But we are having some really good games,” said coach Elemer Sopronyi.

Most recently, Tillsonburg travelled to take on the Woodstock Stallions B squad at their home field in Cowan Park. The Stallions got off to a quick start in the Thursday, July 24th outing, burying three goals in the first half. The Poultry Specialties team made several successful halftime adjustments however, said Soproyni, altering its formation.

“After that, the game was a bit tighter and we generated a couple of (scoring) chances.”

The onset of storm clouds and lightning from the north shortened a contest which finished with a 4-0 final result.

Sopronyi is working with a revamped roster from the previous year’s WOSL Premier Division-level entry, essentially reformed following relegation to the First Division. Ultimately, the goal is returning to the WOSL’s highest level of competition.

There are a lot of new players the coach continued, collectively working to improve within a positive, respectful environment balancing growth with enjoyment of the game.

“We are trying to rebuild the team and our future for the coming years,” Soproyni concluded.