Thunder Bay, Ontario - Leith Dunick

The Winnipeg team scored four straight goals to open Tuesday's championship game and held on for a 4-2 triumph over the host Thunder Bay Chill.

THUNDER BAY – Winnipeg’s 1V1 Futbol Dreams was the class of the Thunder Bay Chill U13 International Invitational Tournament and on Tuesday, they completed their unbeaten run to the trophy with a 4-2 win over the host team.

The 1V1 squad was relentless in their attack in the championship match, opening the scoring in the third minute of the contest, playing in front of packed crowd at Chapples Field, opened a 2-0 lead at halftime and then added two more goals by the 57th minute to pull away.

The Chill scored a pair of second-half goals on penalty kicks, but by then it was a case of too little too late for the silver medalists at the inaugural event, the second of the two scores coming in injury time.

“It was a very good experience to come here. I’m very excited that we proved ourselves and we won the tournament,” said Aiden Karacsony, author of Winnipeg’s third goal of the game, a backbreaker for the Chill.

It’s one thing to come back from a two-goal deficit, but three is another challenge altogether, especially in a game that featured two 35-minute halves.

Time was already starting to run out on the hometown hopefuls, who struggled to generate offensive chances for most of the first 60 minutes of the game, the chances coming few and far between.

It was huge, Karacsony said.

“Usually when it’s 2-0, that’s the worst score, because when the other team gets a goal the emotions start coming back. Once you get that third goal, you feel good,” the youngster said.

Andres Garcia opened the scoring in the third minute, converting a corner kick that immediately put pressure on the Chill.

“We’ve been in a situation lots where we come from behind. I know our players play with a lot of heart and are never going to stop playing, said Chill coach Neil Carlson, his team dropping a 4-2 decision to 1V1 Futbol Dreams for the second straight night – their only two losses of the tournament.

“Yes, it hurts us, but we came back and we continued to work at it. In the second half we fought back as hard as we could.”

Winnipeg added a second goal int eh 18th, Rowan Wiese finding the back of the net behind Thunder Bay keeper Odin Bromley.

Four minutes into the second half, it was Karacsony’s turn.

“I was in the box, the defender headed it, I brought it down, I cut in a shot it in the right bottom corner,” he said.

Nehemiah Osorio rounded out the 1V1 Futbol Dreams Academy scoring, pouncing on the ball after being stymied on a penalty kick in the 57th.

The Chill finally found the scoreboard two minutes later, when Joao Neves was fouled in the box. He made no mistake on the PK, burying it to the keeper’s right. The second penalty kick goal came after the clock hit the 70-minute mark. Neves was once again fouled in the box, but ceded the kick to Lucas Ianni, who scored to make it 4-2

Seconds later the final whistle blew and 1V1 were the champions.

“We started off a bit bad, but in the end, we fought back. A few mistakes and that’s the game,” Neves said.

“We did really good. Coming back off the USA Cup, which we won, and we still have a chance to win our other tournament. This tournament we did really good.

Thunder Bay, ON – [June 13, 2025] – The highly anticipated Thunder Bay Chill International Invitational tournament is set to kick off at Tbaytel Field @ Chapples Park with opening games and ceremonies scheduled for Wednesday, July 30th, 2025.

We are thrilled to announce that teams from Manitoba, Southern Ontario, and Italy will be joining us for this exciting event. The Italian team is led by none other than former professional Serie A player Paolo Poggi, who has made several recent visits to our city and is eager to showcase his team’s talent during the showcase event.

This inaugural event promises to bring together local and international talent, as five teams will compete in an exciting round-robin series. Fans can look forward to a thrilling week of soccer action, culminating in medal games and closing ceremonies on August 5th, 2025.

Not only will this tournament showcase competitive play, but it will also contribute to our community through the “Let’s All Play” fundraising campaign. Proceeds from the gate will go towards supporting the newly announced Indoor Turf facility, which will provide additional opportunities for youth soccer development in Thunder Bay.

The Thunder Bay Chill International Invitational aims to showcase the talents of athletes from various regions while fostering community spirit and promoting youth soccer. The tournament will not only feature competitive play but also celebrations that highlight the passion and dedication of players, coaches, and supporters.

"We are incredibly excited to host the first-ever Thunder Bay Chill International Invitational tournament," said Tony Colistro, Executive Director and tournament co-chair with Thunder Bay Chill. "This event represents not just a competition, but a celebration of soccer and community that will feature our top youth players from both our respective top clubs that our city provides. We invite everyone to join us at Chapples Park to cheer on the teams and enjoy what we know will be an unforgettable week."

The opening ceremonies will feature special guests, entertainment, and activities for soccer fans of all ages. As teams gear up to showcase their skills on the field, the Thunder Bay community is encouraged to attend and support this fantastic event.

Stay tuned for more details on participating teams, match schedules, and ticket information as we approach the kickoff date.

For updates and information about the Thunder Bay Chill International Invitational tournament, visit our website at www.thunderbaychill.com and social media links.

This is an invitational tournament and we welcome competitive clubs internationally. For 2026, we are looking for teams in the following divisions U17 (Male/Female) born in 2009/2010. 

Date of Event - TBD - July 2026

Contact Event Coordinator at tbchill@tbaytel.net for more information. 

The countdown is ON! Just 30 days until the Thunder Bay Chill International Invitational Tournament kicks off at Tbaytel Field! ⚽

From July 30 to August 5, top U13 teams from Canada and Italy will compete in a week packed with talent, passion, and unforgettable moments.

Tbaytel Field – Chapples Park
July 30 – August 5, 2025
️ Tickets available at the gate!

Let’s make history together. One month out — are YOU ready? ‍❄️