San Diego, CA, June 8th, 2026 – Surf Nation is proud to announce the launch of its newest partner club, North Surf Soccer, further expanding the organization’s national footprint and strengthening the player development pathway in Minnesota.
Recognized as a leader in youth soccer, the Surf brand and community are renowned for their professionalism, on-field performance, football education, and, most importantly, their deep commitment to long-term player development. Surf Nation’s mission is to create the Best of the Best experiences and opportunities for our players, coaches, and families. Welcoming North Surf Soccer into the network represents another step forward in fulfilling that commitment and expanding our elite development pathway.
Effective immediately, North Suburban Soccer Association (NSSA) will transition to North Surf Soccer, bringing the globally recognized Surf brand to Minnesota. Led by a senior leadership team of sports management executives and coaches with deep ties to the community, North Surf Soccer will continue to provide a high quality, player-focused experience and will now have access to provide further opportunities for its players and coaching staff within the Surf Nation community.
North Surf Soccer has demonstrated a strong commitment to grassroots development and sustained player progression. Its leadership team and coaching staff are fully aligned with Surf Nation’s standards and philosophy, dedicated to delivering a structured, high quality developmental environment.
By joining Surf Nation, players and families at North Surf Soccer will gain access to expanded resources, enhanced development opportunities, and the support of a global soccer network dedicated to helping players reach their full potential both on and off the field.
“I am delighted to welcome NSSA to the Surf Nation community,” says Andy Prosser, Director of Surf Nation. “We have patiently been waiting to bring the Surf brand to Minnesota and find an organization that is mission aligned, we have found exactly that. North Surf Soccer has a fantastic leadership team, a history that needs to be protected and is making a true impact in the community. We are excited to be part of the next chapter and to impact as many players, coaches and families as possible with our mission of experience and opportunities.”
“NSSA is extremely pleased to be selected by Surf to not only represent their unique brand but also to be their first partner in the state of Minnesota,” says Brady Hicks, Executive Director. “Coupled with the unprecedented growth NSSA has seen in the last three years and the constantly changing landscape of youth soccer, the need to adapt and evolve has led us to re-evaluate what the needs of our players are. Partnering with Surf allows us to provide the best player development pathway for players of all levels by collaborating with like-minded soccer minds and offering additional opportunities for our members. We are excited to start this journey with Surf.”
“We’re thrilled to become the first Minnesota soccer club to join the Surf Nation community. This partnership is a natural next step for North Suburban Soccer, now North Surf Soccer,” says Jordan Sayre, President. “It reflects our club’s incredible recent trajectory and gives our players and families access to a national network of elite development, premier tournaments, and college exposure opportunities that simply weren’t available to us before. Surf Nation shares our values of player development, community, and excellence, and together we are positioned to provide an even greater experience for every athlete who puts on our jersey. This is an exciting moment for our club, and I’m proud of what our players, coaches, and families are building together.”
Additionally, North Surf Soccer players will now have direct access to Surf Select, Surf Nation’s elite player identification program for athletes ages U9 through U17 at both the regional and national levels. The Surf Select program draws from Surf Nation clubs across North America and provides selected players with opportunities to compete in some of the top domestic and international events in world football.
This partnership marks another significant milestone in Surf Nation’s continued expansion and its commitment to building a global world-class player pathway.
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, 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.
North Surf joins our 60+ Surf affiliates to comprise what we are proud to call Surf Nation.
