Waterloo United

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Waterloo United
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Full nameWaterloo Minor Soccer Club
Founded1971
StadiumWarrior Field, University of Waterloo
LeagueLeague1 Ontario
WebsiteClub website
Current season

Waterloo United is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in Waterloo, Ontario that plays in League1 Ontario. Their home stadium is Warrior Field at the University of Waterloo.[1]

History[]

The club was founded in 1971 as the Waterloo Minor Soccer Club.[2] In 2011, the club rebranded as Waterloo United.[2] In 2019, the club was awarded the Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licence by the Canadian Soccer Association.[3]

In 2020, the team was to begin play with a U21 team in the League1 Ontario Reserve Division,[2] however, the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, lining up with the club's 50th anniversary, they added a team in the League1 Ontario main division.[4][5] The club also added a team in Women's Division of League1 Ontario for the 2021 season.[6] The city of Guelph also added men's and women's teams in 2021, setting up a natural local rivalry for the two clubs.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ Reid, Brady (April 21, 2021). "Waterloo United ring in 50th anniversary with 'natural progression' to League1 Ontario". League1 Ontario.
  2. ^ a b c "WMSC History". Waterloo United.
  3. ^ Thoman, Alana (September 3, 2019). "Kids in Sports: Waterloo United recognized as high achieving club". Waterloo Chroncle.
  4. ^ "League1 Ontario adds four men's teams for 2021". League1 Ontario. January 28, 2021.
  5. ^ Jacques, John (January 28, 2021). "League1 Ontario Adds Four New Teams". Northern Tribune.
  6. ^ "League1 Ontario adds three women's teams for 2021". League1 Ontario. February 3, 2021.
  7. ^ Pare, Mark (February 4, 2021). "Semi-pro soccer teams coming to Waterloo, for men and women". Kitchener Today.
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