San Diego, CA., January 23, 2025— Surf is proud to announce the launch of our newest partner club, Elmhurst City Surf. In the world of youth sports, the Surf brand is renowned for professionalism, elite event management, high-quality coaching, and, most importantly, a deep commitment to player development. Surf's mission is to create experiences and opportunities for players, and we're excited to announce our partnership in the city of Elmhurst and surrounding communities.
Effective immediately, Elmhurst City Soccer Association will transition and rebrand to Elmhurst City Surf, launching in partnership with Surf Nation, which has a proven track record of developing players into International Youth Training Centers, Professional Academies, and into the Collegiate Ranks. Led by the most experienced Coaches, Staff, and Administrators in the community, Elmhurst City Surf will continue to provide a high-quality player development experience and, through the transition to Surf, will now have access to further opportunities for its players and coaching staff on a regional and national level.
“We are delighted to welcome Elmhurst City Surf into the Surf Nation Community, " says Andy Prosser, Surf Nation Director. "We have waited patiently for the right opportunity to enter a region with a rich talent pool. It's critical to our brand that we partner with like-minded Sports Management Executives & Coaches who share the same mission, and we have done exactly that. A big thank you to Stacey, Matt, Terry, and the rest of the Team at ECSA during this process, it was clear we are aligned on player development, and we look forward to providing additional opportunities for players and coaches."
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Surf Nation,” says ECSA President and Executive Director Stacey Lundgren. “This collaboration aligns perfectly with ECSA’s commitment to developing players on and off the field. Surf Nation's resources, expertise, and dedication to excellence provide an incredible opportunity for our players and families to be part of a broader soccer community. Together, we are raising the bar for youth soccer and creating pathways for success at every level of the game."
As part of the Surf Nation network, Elmhurst City Surf players and families will have access to additional support on and off the field to ensure we strive to be the premium soccer destination in the City of Elmhurst and surrounding communities. The top players from Elmhurst City Surf will have direct access to Surf Select, an unprecedented identification program built through Surf Nation for players U9 through U17 at the Regional and National levels. The Surf Select program draws from the Surf Network, a player pool that expands from Puerto Rico and Rhode Island to Hawaii and Canada to compete in some of the best domestic and international events in world football.
For more information and tryout information, visit https://elmhurstcitysurf.com
About Surf:
For over 47 years, Surf has been one of the founding organizations in youth soccer. With over $12 Million in charitable donations, 20+ national championships, and countless professional, collegiate, and international players, we are forever striving to be the "Best of the Best."
Elmhurst City Surf joins our 50+ Surf National Affiliates to comprise what we're proud to call Surf Nation.
