San Diego, CA, March 13th, 2026 – Surf Nation is proud to announce the launch of its newest partner club, Mississippi Surf, further expanding the organization’s national footprint and strengthening its player development pathway across the state of Mississippi.
Recognized as a leader in youth football, the Surf brand is synonymous with professionalism, high level on-field performance, comprehensive football education, and an unwavering commitment to long term player development. Surf Nation’s mission is to create the best of the best experiences and opportunities for players, coaches, and families. The addition of Mississippi Surf reinforces that mission and continues Surf’s strategic growth across key markets in the United States.
Effective immediately, Tupelo Futbol Club will transition to Mississippi Surf, bringing the globally recognized Surf identity to the region. Mississippi Surf has demonstrated a strong commitment to grassroots development and sustained player progression. Led by the most experienced directors, coaches and administrators in the state, Mississippi Surf will continue to provide a high quality experience and will now have access to provide further opportunities for its players and coaching staff within the Surf Nation Community.
“I am delighted to welcome Mississippi players, families and staff to the Surf Nation community and thank Jordon for his professionalism throughout the process.” says Andy Prosser, Director of Surf Nation. “We are incredibly excited to take our first step into the state of Mississippi with a leadership team so invested in the local communities while trying to build a true player pathway from grassroots to the elite tiers of youth soccer. By joining a bigger community we are excited to provide enhanced experiences, opportunities and resources on a regional and national level”
“Tupelo FC was built around serving our community and providing players and families with a meaningful and memorable soccer experience.” says Jordon Beedle, Mississippi Surf Technical Director. “Joining Surf Nation allows us to expand the opportunities and pathways available to our players while staying true to the mission and vision that define our club.”
Mississippi Surf will continue to provide the best player development experience, pathway, and opportunities within the state. Being a part of the Surf Nation network, Mississippi Surf players and families will now have access to greater resources, additional support on-and-off the field to ensure that we continue to be the premium youth soccer destination.
Additionally, players from Mississippi Surf will now have direct access to Surf Select, an unprecedented identification program built through Surf Nation for players U9 through U17 at the Regional and National level. The Surf Select program draws from the Surf Network, a player pool that expands across North America with our teams competing in some of the best domestic and international events in the world of football.
This partnership marks another significant milestone in Surf Nation’s continued expansion and its commitment to building a world-class player pathway throughout the United States and beyond.
For more information on Mississippi Surf visit their Facebook page here
About Surf:
For over 49 years, Surf has proudly stood as a pioneer in youth soccer with a proven track record of developing players into international youth training centers, professional academies, the collegiate ranks, and professional teams around the world.
With a legacy rooted in excellence, we’ve contributed over $12 million in charitable donations, claimed more than 20+ national championships, and helped launch the careers of countless professional, collegiate, and international players. At Surf, we are driven by one goal: to be the Best of the Best both on and off the field.
Mississippi Surf joins our 60+ Surf affiliates to comprise what we are proud to call Surf Nation.
