San Diego, CA, March 4th, 2026 – Surf Nation is proud to announce the launch of our newest partner club, Northwest Indiana Surf. In the world of youth sports, the Surf brand & community are renowned for professionalism, on field performance, football education, and a deep commitment to player development. Surf’s mission is to create the Best of the Best experiences and opportunities for players, coaches and families, and we’re excited to continue growing our presence and player pathway in the Midwest.
Effective immediately Allegiant Football Club will now transition to Northwest Indiana Surf. Northwest Indiana Surf has shown its strong dedication to grassroots development in a short period of time and its leadership and coaches are committed to delivering the Surf mission. They will uphold the Surf brand standards and will continue to provide a high quality developmental environment for its players, families, and coaches.
“With the addition of Northwest Indiana Surf we begin building a group of clubs who are committed to working together in the Midwest.” says Andy Prosser, Director of Surf Nation. “James and his staff are developing from the ground up and with this strategy it’s ensuring we remain patient, continue with purpose, and make sure Northwest Indiana Surf becomes the premium destination for youth soccer in the area. With the addition of Northwest Indiana Surf, I am excited to see the club collaborate with our current Surf leaders within the area.”
“We are excited to have Northwest Indiana Surf joining the Surf brand and are looking forward to developing a club partnership under the Surf banner.” says Terry Gordon, Director of Football for Elmhurst City Surf
“Through the partnership with Surf Nation, the Northwest Indiana community will now have access to greater resources and pathways locally, regionally, and nationally.” says James Ooms, Director of Coaching for Northwest Indiana Surf.
Players from Northwest Indiana 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.
For more information on Northwest Indiana Surf visit: northwestindianasurf.com
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.
Northwest Indiana Surf joins our 60+ Surf affiliates to comprise what we are proud to call Surf Nation.
