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Cambridge United (Canada)

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Cambridge United
Full nameCambridge Youth Soccer
LeagueLeague2 Ontario
Websitewww.cambridgesoccer.ca
Current season

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

History

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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]

References

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  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.