Cambridge United (Canada)
| Full name | Cambridge Youth Soccer | |
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| Nickname | The Bridge | |
| Founded | 1973 | |
| Stadium | Fountain Street Soccer Field, Cambridge, Ontario | |
| Coordinates | 43°23′19″N 80°22′53″W / 43.3885°N 80.3813°W | |
| President | Nicole Borges | |
| Head coach | Jon Morgan (men) Neil Wilson (women) | |
| League | League2 Ontario | |
| 2025 | L2O Southwest, 1st - promoted (men) L2O Southwest, 3rd - promoted (women) | |
| Website | www | |
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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
Staff
| Men | Women | ||
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| 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.
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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.
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Season
Men
| Season | League | Teams | Record | Rank | Playoffs | League Cup | Ref |
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| 2025 | League2 Ontario Southwest Conference |
8 | 12–0–2 | 1st ↑ | – | Round of 16 |
Women
| Season | League | Teams | Record | Rank | Playoffs | League Cup | Ref |
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| 2025 | League2 Ontario Southwest Conference |
10 | 8–1–5 | 3rd ↑ | – | Round of 32 |
References
- ^ Doucet, Bill (June 10, 2013). "Cambridge Youth Soccer back for 40th season". Cambridge Times.
- ^ McGinty, Joe (January 13, 2023). "Cambridge Youth Soccer sees highest ever enrolment after World Cup". Cambridge Today.
- ^ Thoman, Alana (June 26, 2018). "Cambridge Youth Soccer is An Approved License Holder for the Ontario Player Development League". Waterloo Region Record.
- ^ Brown, Josh (July 5, 2022). "Cambridge set to break ground on soccer complex". Waterloo Region Record.
- ^ McGinty, Joe (June 16, 2024). "New $15M, seven-pitch soccer complex opens in Cambridge". Village Report.
- ^ Martin, Ray (June 13, 2018). "Council teams up with Cambridge Youth Soccer on new 12-pitch soccer complex". Cambridge Times.
- ^ "Cambridge United's League2 status confirmed for 2025". League1 Ontario. September 18, 2024.
- ^ Jacques, John (September 12, 2024). "League2 Ontario Adds Cambridge United". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Weekly Rewind: Cambridge clinch cup upset". League1 Ontario. April 15, 2025.
- ^ Betts, Matt (March 23, 2025). "Cambridge United preparing to kickoff inaugural League1 season". Cambridge Today.
- ^ "Cambridge United a rookie success story after ascent into League1 Championship". Cambridge Today. September 8, 2025.
- ^ "Cambridge clinch promotion to women's Championship". League1 Ontario. August 11, 2025.
- ^ "Road to Victory: Cambridge secured double promotion". League1 Ontario. December 16, 2025.
- ^ "Cambridge United Men Roster". League1 Ontario. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ "Cambridge United Women Roster". League1 Ontario. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ "Cambridge United Official Page". Cambridge United. Retrieved July 31, 2025.