Cambridge United (Canada) Explained

Cambridge United is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in Cambridge, Ontario that competes in the men's division of League2 Ontario.

History

The club was founded in 1973, when the city of Cambridge was amalgamated.^{[1] [2]} The club is officially named Cambridge Youth Soccer, with the competitive teams operating under the name Cambridge United. In 2018, the club was granted a license to have youth teams participate in the OPDL.^[3]

In 2022, a new seven-field complex began construction for the club,^[4] which was completed in 2024, which will be shared with Conestoga College.^[5] (It was originally to be a 12 field facility when announced in 2018)^[6]

For 2025, they officially added a semi-professional team in the League1 Ontario pyramid, in both the men's and women's divisions, after having participated in the Reserve Divisions for a few years.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cambridge Youth Soccer back for 40th season. June 10, 2013. Cambridge Times. Bill. Doucet.
2. Web site: Cambridge Youth Soccer sees highest ever enrolment after World Cup. January 13, 2023. Joe. McGinty. Cambridge Today.
3. Web site: Cambridge Youth Soccer is An Approved License Holder for the Ontario Player Development League. June 26, 2018. Alana. Thoman. Waterloo Region Record.
4. Web site: Cambridge set to break ground on soccer complex. July 5, 2022. Waterloo Region Record. Josh. Brown.
5. Web site: New $15M, seven-pitch soccer complex opens in Cambridge. June 16, 2024. Joe. McGinty. Village Report.
6. Web site: Council teams up with Cambridge Youth Soccer on new 12-pitch soccer complex. June 13, 2018. Ray. Martin. Cambridge Times.
7. Web site: Cambridge United’s League2 status confirmed for 2025. September 18, 2024. League1 Ontario.
8. Web site: League2 Ontario Adds Cambridge United. September 12, 2024. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.