Cambridge United (Canada)

Cambridge United
Full nameCambridge Youth Soccer
NicknameThe Bridge
Founded1973 (1973)
StadiumFountain Street Soccer Field, Cambridge, Ontario
Coordinates43°23′19″N 80°22′53″W / 43.3885°N 80.3813°W / 43.3885; -80.3813
PresidentNicole Borges
Head coachJon Morgan (men)
Neil Wilson (women)
LeagueLeague2 Ontario
2025L2O Southwest, 1st - promoted (men)
L2O Southwest, 3rd - promoted (women)
Websitewww.cambridgel1.ca

Cambridge United is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in Cambridge, Ontario that competes in the men's and women's division of League2 Ontario. They were founded in 1973, and their home field is Fountain Street Soccer field.

History

Foundation and Early development

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]

Semi-professional team

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, joining the third tier League2 Ontario.[7][8] The women's inaugural match resulted in a loss to Waterloo United in the League1 Cup, while the men defeated first tier side Alliance United FC 3–0 to advance to the second round.[9] Their home opener occurred on April 27 against Waterloo United B.[10] In their inaugural seasons, both the men's and women's earned promotion to the League1 Ontario Championship for 2026, through the promotion playoffs.[11][12][13]

Roster

As of July 31, 2025[14][15][16]

Staff

Men Women
Staff Name Staff Name
Head Coach Jon Morgan Head Coach Neil Wilson
Assistant Coach Mickael Rougette Assistant Coach Isabel Lynch
Assistant Coach Andrew Agyare-Tabbi Assistant Coach Laurie Halfpenny-Mitchell
Goalkeeper Coach Graeme Mitchell Goalkeeper Coach Graeme Mitchell
Strength and Conditioning Phoenix Stone Strength and Conditioning Phoenix Stone
Trainer Anna Leuenberger

Men

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK  CAN Sam Schafer
— GK  USA James Ramsay
— GK  CAN Taras Obelnicki
— DF  CAN Patrick Brousseau
— DF  CAN Sebastian Noftall
— DF  CAN Calum Heimbecker
— DF  CAN Adrian Andrasic
— DF  CAN Tristan Greenidge
— DF  ENG Harvey Marchant
— DF  CAN Saab Kohar
— DF  CAN Landon Paton
— DF  CAN Matteo Grant
— DF  CAN Colin Gander
No. Pos. Nation Player
— DF  CAN Harjas Sran
— MF  CAN Marko Lesic
— MF  KOR Dylan Mun
— MF  CAN Kaven Thamilventhan
— MF  CAN Evan Antolcic
— MF  CAN Alex Amaral
— MF  CAN Nikolas Antolcic
— MF  CAN Denilson Clamp
— FW  CAN Jon Elezi
— FW  CAN Christian Ferraro
— FW  SCO Gregor McKeon
— FW  CAN Luca Romano
— FW  CAN Matthew Ciavarro

Women

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK  CAN Clara Ruano
— GK  CAN Alexis Mulgrave
— DF  CAN Isabelle Krause
— DF  CAN Madison Ingraham
— DF  CAN Erica Davies
— DF  CAN Isabelle Smith
— DF  CAN Emma Wagner
— DF  CAN Emma Perrotta
— DF  CAN Jesse Olson
— MF  CAN Aliyah Jefferies
— MF  CAN Hanna Singbeil
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  CAN Rebecca Friesen
— MF  CAN Summer Feig
— MF  CAN Emily Stenhouse
— MF  CAN Hannah Petersen
— MF  CAN Sarah Campbell
— FW  CAN Chloe Campbell
— FW  CAN Annie Barclay
— FW  CAN Natalie Ross
— FW  CAN Kate Ellis
— FW  CAN Hope Johnson

Season

Men

Season League Teams Record Rank Playoffs League Cup Ref
2025 League2 Ontario
Southwest Conference
8 12–0–2 1st ↑ – Round of 16

Women

Season League Teams Record Rank Playoffs League Cup Ref
2025 League2 Ontario
Southwest Conference
10 8–1–5 3rd ↑ – Round of 32

References

  1. ^ Doucet, Bill (June 10, 2013). "Cambridge Youth Soccer back for 40th season". Cambridge Times.
  2. ^ McGinty, Joe (January 13, 2023). "Cambridge Youth Soccer sees highest ever enrolment after World Cup". Cambridge Today.
  3. ^ Thoman, Alana (June 26, 2018). "Cambridge Youth Soccer is An Approved License Holder for the Ontario Player Development League". Waterloo Region Record.
  4. ^ Brown, Josh (July 5, 2022). "Cambridge set to break ground on soccer complex". Waterloo Region Record.
  5. ^ McGinty, Joe (June 16, 2024). "New $15M, seven-pitch soccer complex opens in Cambridge". Village Report.
  6. ^ Martin, Ray (June 13, 2018). "Council teams up with Cambridge Youth Soccer on new 12-pitch soccer complex". Cambridge Times.
  7. ^ "Cambridge United's League2 status confirmed for 2025". League1 Ontario. September 18, 2024.
  8. ^ Jacques, John (September 12, 2024). "League2 Ontario Adds Cambridge United". Northern Tribune.
  9. ^ "Weekly Rewind: Cambridge clinch cup upset". League1 Ontario. April 15, 2025.
  10. ^ Betts, Matt (March 23, 2025). "Cambridge United preparing to kickoff inaugural League1 season". Cambridge Today.
  11. ^ "Cambridge United a rookie success story after ascent into League1 Championship". Cambridge Today. September 8, 2025.
  12. ^ "Cambridge clinch promotion to women's Championship". League1 Ontario. August 11, 2025.
  13. ^ "Road to Victory: Cambridge secured double promotion". League1 Ontario. December 16, 2025.
  14. ^ "Cambridge United Men Roster". League1 Ontario. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  15. ^ "Cambridge United Women Roster". League1 Ontario. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  16. ^ "Cambridge United Official Page". Cambridge United. Retrieved July 31, 2025.