New Partner

Niagara Surf Joins the Surf Soccer Family

Launching immediately, Niagara International Football Club (NIFC) will transition to become Niagara Surf Soccer Club and join the Surf Nation Community.

San Diego, CA., August 1, 2023—  Surf Cup Sports (San Diego, CA) is proud to announce the launch of our newest partner club, Niagara 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, resulting in hundreds of All-American athletes and thousands of scholarships. Our mission is to create experiences and opportunities for players, and we’re excited to announce our next step toward achieving this goal in the Niagara area and surrounding communities.

Effective immediately, Niagara International Football Club will transition to the newly formed Niagara Surf Soccer Club. Based in Niagara, Ontario, and surrounding communities reaching into Western New York, Niagara Surf will join the Surf brand to build a regional powerhouse that will create improved experiences, shared resources, and opportunities for all players within the Club.

The Surf Nation community has a proven track record of developing players and seeing them move through the player pathway into National Team Programs and into the professional and collegiate ranks. Led by the most experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate soccer minds in the area, Niagara Surf will provide high-quality programming and a complete pathway for elite players within the Niagara market.

“We strive to make Surf Nation stronger in talent every single day,” says Andy Prosser, Surf Nation Director. “As our Surf Nation Program continues to expand, we must partner with like-minded sports management executives, coaches, and administrators dedicated to our mission to provide the best experiences and opportunities for their athletes. Niagara Surf offers an Academy style program that aims to showcase & compete locally, regionally, and nationally. As soon as I met Andre, I knew this was an excellent fit for the Academy to represent the Surf brand in an area with such a deep player and coach talent,” added Prosser.

“We are delighted to announce the strategic move facilitated by the collaboration with Surf Soccer. With a shared vision of excellence in soccer development, NIFC will seamlessly evolve into Niagara Surf, offering the Best of the Best for young athletes in the Niagara, Hamilton, and Western New York (WNY) regions. Through this partnership, Niagara Surf is poised to enhance the local soccer landscape by providing exceptional opportunities for players to flourish. With a strong track record of helping numerous players secure scholarships and fostering unique soccer experiences, the alliance between Niagara Surf and Surf Soccer promises to be a game-changer, paving the way for a new generation of exceptional talent to emerge and shine on the regional and national stage.” Says Andre Pacheco, Club President.

Niagara Surf will continue to provide the best player development experience, pathway, and opportunities in the community. Being part of the Surf Nation network, players and families will have access to additional support on and off the field to ensure we remain the number one soccer destination.

The top players from Niagara Surf will have direct access to Surf Select, an unprecedented identification program built through Surf Nation. This program allows selected players to compete in the best international and domestic events, picking from a player pool that expands from Puerto Rico, Rhode Island to Hawaii and Canada.

For more information and tryout information, visit https://www.niagarasurfsoccer.com/

About Surf:

For over 46 years, Surf has been one of the founding organizations in youth soccer. With over $12 Million in charitable donations, 25 national championships, and countless professional, collegiate, and youth national team players, we are forever striving to be the “Best of the Best.”

Niagara Surf joins our 53 Surf National Affiliates to comprise what we’re proud to call Surf Nation.

Central Coast Surf Joins the Surf Soccer Family

Launching immediately, Central Coast Condors and Coastal Valley Soccer Club join forces to create Central Coast Surf!

San Diego, CA., June 27, 2023—  Surf Cup Sports (San Diego, CA) is proud to announce the launch of our newest partner club, Central Coast 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, resulting in hundreds of All-American athletes and thousands of scholarships. Our mission is to create experiences and opportunities for kids, and we’re excited to announce our next step toward achieving this goal in the Central Coast area.

Effective immediately, two of the oldest clubs, the Central Coast Condors and Coastal Valley Soccer Club (CVSC) are merging to create the newly formed Central Coast Surf. These two clubs, with a rich tradition on the central coast, will join the Surf brand to bring together their existing player pool, coaching staff, and resources to create improved experiences, a new player development pathway, and further opportunities for all players in the area.

The Surf Nation community has a proven track record of developing players and seeing them move through the player pathway into the U.S. National Team Program as well as into the professional and collegiate ranks. Led by the most experienced and passionate staff, Central Coast Surf will provide high-quality programming and a complete pathway for elite players within the region.

“We strive to make Surf Nation stronger in talent every single day,” says Andy Prosser, Surf Nation Director. “As our Surf Nation Program continues to expand, it’s important that we partner with like-minded coaches and administrators dedicated to our mission to provide the best experiences and opportunities for their athletes. It was refreshing to see that the leadership of both Central Coast Condors and Coastal Valley Soccer Club continue to put the players at the forefront of every decision made and was the driving force behind both groups merging into Surf Nation for the region’s greater good.”

“The Central Coast Condors are very excited to collaborate with Coastal Valley Soccer Club on this merger with Surf Nation to create the newly formed Central Coast Surf Soccer Club. This strategic partnership allows us to utilize Surf’s numerous resources while maintaining the grassroots autonomy that kept these two non-profit clubs so successful over the years. The local club soccer community has become overly fragmented and cost prohibitive for many aspiring youth soccer players in the area. We strongly believe that our alignment with Surf will open up numerous opportunities for players of all abilities and income levels that didn’t previously exist,” said  Jay Jezierski, VP of Central Coast Condors.

Coastal Valley Soccer Club (CVSC) and the Central Coast Condors F.C. have combined their resources to partner and form an exclusive affiliation with the renowned Surf Soccer Club. This partnership will now be Central Coast Surf and will launch with 50 boys and girls teams of all ages, enabling youth soccer to grow like never before on the Central Coast. For now, nothing has changed for the current CVSC and Condors teams, coaches, and families, but we are excited about all the new opportunities this partnership will bring to the youth of the Central Coast. But to quote the late, great Joe Strummer: “The future is unwritten.” And we – all of us – will be the authors of that future. Bill Reynolds, President, Coastal Valley Soccer Club

Central Coast Surf will continue to provide the best player development experience, pathway, and opportunities in the community. Being part of the Surf Nation network, players and families will have access to additional support on and off the field to ensure we remain the number one soccer destination.

The top players from Central Coast Surf will have direct access to Surf Select, an unprecedented identification program built through Surf Nation. This program allows selected players to compete in the best international and domestic events, picking from a player pool that expands from Puerto Rico, Rhode Island to Hawaii and Canada.

Please stay tuned for the launch of the new Central Coast Surf website. For any additional information regarding Surf, please visit https://surfsoccernation.com.

About Surf:

For over 46 years, Surf has been one of the founding organizations in youth soccer. With over $12 Million in charitable donations, 17 national championships, and countless professional, collegiate, and youth national team players, we are forever striving to be the “Best of the Best.”

Central Coast Surf joins our 52 Surf National Affiliates to comprise what we’re proud to call Surf Nation.

Northland KC Surf Joins the Surf Soccer Family

Launching immediately, KC Islanders will transition to become Northland KC Surf and join the Surf Nation Community.

San Diego, CA., June 12, 2023—  Surf Cup Sports (San Diego, CA) is proud to announce the launch of our newest partner club, Northland KC 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, resulting in hundreds of All-American athletes and thousands of scholarships. Our mission is to create experiences and opportunities for kids, and we’re excited to announce our next step toward achieving this goal in Kansas City.

Effective immediately, KC Islanders will transition to the newly formed Northland KC Surf Soccer Club. Based in North Kansas City, MO, Northland KC Surf will join the Surf brand to build a regional powerhouse in conjunction with Kansas City Surf that will create improved experiences, shared resources, and opportunities for all players in the area.

The Surf Nation community has a proven track record of developing players and seeing them move through the player pathway into the US National Team Program as well as into the professional and collegiate ranks. Led by the most experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate soccer minds in the state, Manhattan Kansas Surf will provide high-quality programming and a complete pathway for elite players in the Manhattan/Flint area and beyond.

“We strive to make Surf Nation stronger in talent every single day,” says Andy Prosser, Surf Nation Director. “As our Surf Nation Program continues to expand, it’s great to see our current Kansas City Surf Club partner with like-minded coaches and administrators that are dedicated to our mission to provide the best experiences and opportunities for their athletes. We are delighted to continue expanding the Surf brand into an area with such a deep player and coach talent.”

“We are excited to have Northland KC Surf become part of the Kansas City regional network of clubs and part of Surf Nation. This is just the beginning of growth in the region, and we are happy Andre, Staff, and club members are a part of it,” said Rob Million, President of Kansas City Surf.

“Ever since I founded KC Islanders in 2019, our mission has been to motivate, develop, and inspire young athletes to be the best version of themselves both on and off the field. It is our commitment to creating a positive, safe, and fun learning environment so that our players can reach their utmost potential by facilitating their physical and mental growth through soccer,” says Andre Braithwaite, Northland KC Surf owner Northland KC Surf with the support of the Kansas City Surf leadership team, will continue to provide the best player development experience, pathway, and opportunities in the community. Being part of the Surf Nation network, Northland KC Surf players and families will have access to additional support on and off the field to ensure we remain the number one soccer destination.

Northland KC Surf will continue to provide the best player development experience, pathway, and opportunities in the community. Being part of the Surf Nation network, players and families will have access to additional support on and off the field to ensure we remain the number one soccer destination.

The top players from Northland KC Surf will have direct access to Surf Select, an unprecedented identification program built through Surf Nation. This program allows selected players to compete in the best international and domestic events, picking from a player pool that expands from Puerto Rico, Rhode Island to Hawaii and Canada.

For more information and tryout information, visit https://northlandkcsurf.com/

About Surf:

For over 46 years, Surf has been one of the founding organizations in youth soccer. With over $12 Million in charitable donations, 17 national championships, and countless professional, collegiate, and youth national team players, we are forever striving to be the “Best of the Best.”

Northland KC Surf joins our 50 Surf National Affiliates to comprise what we’re proud to call Surf Nation.

Desert Empire Surf Joins the Surf Family

Launching immediately, Palm Desert Soccer Club will transition to become Desert Empire Surf and join the Surf Nation Community.

San Diego, CA., June 6, 2023—  Surf Cup Sports (San Diego, CA) is proud to announce the launch of our newest partner club, Desert Empire Surf, in a strategic partnership with Empire 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, resulting in hundreds of All-American athletes and thousands of scholarships. Our mission is to create experiences and opportunities for kids, and we’re excited to announce our next step toward achieving this goal in the Palm Desert area and beyond.

Effective immediately, Palm Desert Soccer Club will transition to the newly formed Desert Empire Surf. Based in Palm Desert, CA, Desert Empire Surf will join the Surf brand to build a regional powerhouse in conjunction with Empire Surf that will create improved experiences ability to share resources and opportunities for all players in the area.

The Surf Nation community has a proven track record of developing players and seeing them move through the player pathway into the US National Team Program as well as into the professional and collegiate ranks. Led by the most experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate soccer minds in the state, Desert Empire Surf will provide high-quality programming and a complete pathway for elite players in the Palm Desert area and beyond.

“We strive to make Surf Nation stronger in talent every single day,” says Andy Prosser, Surf Nation Director. “As our Surf Nation Program continues to expand, it’s great to see our current Empire Surf Club partner with like-minded coaches and administrators that are dedicated to our mission to provide the best experiences and opportunities for their athletes. We are delighted to move into an area with such a deep player and coach talent.”

“Empire Surf Soccer Club is excited to announce our strategic partnership with Palm Desert Soccer Club, now Desert Empire Surf,” says Mark Connelly, Empire Surf Regional Director. “The Desert Communities have a proud, longstanding reputation of producing great teams and players, and this partnership will provide more resources for the Players, Coaches, and communities. In addition, the top-level teams and players in the Desert Community will have access to Elite Programming like Elite 64 National League, NPL, Surf Select Regional and National Teams, and the SoCal league to complement their already robust offering.”

“Palm Desert Soccer Club is excited to grow and continue to provide improved opportunities for our community. This mutually beneficial relationship between PDSC and Empire Surf brings much-needed support for our Desert players and coaches. Player pathways to the next level, team pathways to higher-level leagues, and tools and resources to improve coaching education are just a few of the highlights we look forward to. I’m eager to continue my education as a club leader and explore ideas that we will gain from new peers and mentors. Our journey as Desert Empire Surf begins now,” said Jimmy Jordan, Desert Empire Surf Executive Director,

With the support of the Empire Surf leadership team, Desert Empire Surf will continue to provide the best player development experience, pathway, and opportunities in the community. Being part of the Surf Nation network, Desert Empire Surf players and families will have access to additional support on and off the field to ensure we remain the number one soccer destination.

The top players from Desert Empire will have direct access to Surf Regional & National Select, an unprecedented identification program built through Surf Nation. This program allows selected

players to compete in the best international and domestic events, picking from a player pool that expands from Puerto Rico and Rhode Island to Hawaii and Canada.

For more information, visit https://palmdesertsoccer.com/

About Surf:

For over 46 years, Surf has been one of the founding organizations in youth soccer. With over $12 Million in charitable donations, 17 national championships, and countless professional, collegiate, and youth national team players, we are forever striving to be the “Best of the Best.”

Desert Empire Surf joins our 50 Surf National Affiliates to comprise what we’re proud to call Surf Nation.

Las Vegas Surf Joins the San Diego Surf Family

Launching immediately, Las Vegas Surf is officially part of the San Diego Surf Soccer Club

San Diego, CA., May 31, 2023— Surf proudly announces that Las Vegas Surf is now officially part of the San Diego Surf Soccer Club. 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, resulting in hundreds of All-American athletes and thousands of scholarships. Our mission is to create experiences and opportunities for kids, and we’re excited to continue this mission in the Las Vegas community with the strength of San Diego Surf behind our Las Vegas Surf Club crest.

San Diego Surf will now manage the Las Vegas Surf Soccer Club operations using the same resources, methodology, pathways, and commitment to the Best of the Best as they have done in San Diego for the past 46 years. San Diego Surf will retain Boris Gujic as the Director of Coaching (DOC), and he will lead the Las Vegas club’s on-field success. San Diego Surf’s commitment to Las Vegas Surf is based on its belief in Boris, the program’s early success, and the rich talent pool in Las Vegas.

“We believe San Diego Surf can positively improve the development process and pathway for the many talented kids in Las Vegas. We believe that our direct control of this organization will allow us to impact this market more quickly. While we recognize that Las Vegas is a unique market, we are certain that our resources, know-how, and pathways can make a difference.” said Brian Enge, Surf Cup Sports. “We could not be more excited to have Las Vegas Surf join our San Diego Surf Family.”

“I have a lot of respect for what Surf has accomplished in San Diego. I’m excited to work directly with their team to create the best club and pathways for our local players. We have great players here, and they deserve better than our soccer community currently provides,” said Boris Gujic, Las Vegas Surf’s DOC.

With the guidance of the San Diego Surf leadership team, Las Vegas Surf will continue to provide the best player development experience, pathway, and opportunities in the community. Being part of the Surf Nation network, Las Vegas Surf players and families will have access to additional support on and off the field to ensure we continue to be the number one soccer destination in the Las Vegas area.

Additionally, the top players from Las Vegas Surf will continue to have direct access to our Surf Select program, an unprecedented identification program built through Surf Nation. This program allows selected players to compete in the best international and domestic events, picking from a player pool that expands from Puerto Rico, Rhode Island to Hawaii and Canada.

About Surf:

For over 46 years, Surf has been one of the founding organizations in youth soccer. With over $12 Million in charitable donations, 17 national championships, and countless professional, collegiate, and youth national team players, we are forever striving to be the “Best of the Best.”

For more information and tryout information, visit https://lvsurfsc.com/

Manhattan Kansas Surf Joins the Surf Soccer Family

Launching immediately, Puma FC Manhattan will transition to become Manhattan Kansas Surf and join the Surf Nation Community.

San Diego, CA., March 30, 2023— 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, resulting in hundreds of All-American athletes and thousands of scholarships. Our mission is to create experiences and opportunities for kids, and we’re excited to announce our next step toward achieving this goal in the Manhattan & Flint Hills area.

Effective immediately, Puma FC Manhattan will transition to the newly formed Manhattan Kansas Surf Soccer Club. Based in Manhattan, KS, Manhattan Kansas Surf will join the Surf brand to build a regional powerhouse in conjunction with Kansas City Surf that will create improved experiences and opportunities for all players in the area.

The Surf Nation community has a proven track record of developing players and seeing them move through the player pathway into the US National Team Program as well as into the professional and collegiate ranks. Led by the most experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate soccer minds in the state, Manhattan Kansas Surf will provide high-quality programming and a complete pathway for elite players in the Manhattan/Flint Hills area and beyond.

“We strive to make Surf Nation stronger in talent every single day,” says Brian Enge, Surf CEO. “As our Surf Nation Program continues to expand, it’s important that we partner with clubs and staff run by like-minded coaches and administrators, as they are dedicated to our mission to provide the best experiences and opportunities for their athletes. We are delighted to move into an area with such a deep player and coach talent.”

“From when I started coaching in Manhattan in 2010, my goal was to bring the soccer community together by creating an environment with teams that provide players a path to long-term success in soccer and life,” says Ricky Wiseman, Manhattan Kansas Surf DOC. “In 2017, we were able to bring two-thirds of the soccer community together by merging both long-standing Manhattan soccer clubs: Little Apple Soccer Club and Flint Hills Soccer Club, forming Puma FC Manhattan. Manhattan means a lot to my family; with my wife being a 4th generation wildcat and her family being long-time donors to K-State, I’m so proud to be able to bring Surf Nation and all the opportunities that Surf Nation can provide to this fantastic town! Our vision in joining Surf Nation is to give the soccer players in Manhattan the same opportunities as all the players in Surf Nation, locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.”

“Manhattan Kansas Surf is devoted to creating the ‘best of the best’ soccer experiences and opportunities for all players and their families across the Flint Hills region of the United States. We are a proud member of the Surf Nation Soccer family and are committed to helping youth soccer players follow their proven pathway to success.”

Manhattan Kansas Surf will continue to provide the best player development experience, pathway, and opportunities in the community. Being part of the Surf Nation network, Manhattan Kansas Surf players and families will have access to additional support on and off the field to ensure we continue to be the number one soccer destination.

The top players from Manhattan Kansas Surf will have direct access to Surf Select, an unprecedented identification program built through Surf Nation. This program allows selected players to compete in the best international and domestic events, picking from a player pool that expands from Puerto Rico, Rhode Island to Hawaii and Canada.

About Surf:

For over 46 years, Surf has been one of the founding organizations in youth soccer. With over $12 Million in charitable donations, 17 national championships, and countless professional, collegiate, and youth national team players, we are forever striving to be the “Best of the Best.” Manhattan Kansas City Surf joins our 50 Surf National Affiliates to comprise what we’re proud to call Surf Nation.

For more information and tryout information, visit mhksurfsoccer.com.