Surrey United Soccer Club est l'un des tout premiers clubs de Canada Soccer
Titulaires d'une licence nationale de club juvénile.
PRESS RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
Surrey, BC — September 25, 2025 — Surrey United Soccer Club (SUSC) proudly marked a major milestone today with the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-the-art covered turf training facility at Cloverdale Athletic Park. The event brought together a dynamic mix of local leaders, soccer legends, and community members to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for community and sport in Surrey.
The ceremony was attended by Canadian soccer icon Bob Lenarduzzi and former professional player and SUSC Sporting Director Jeff Clarke, whose presence underscored the club’s deep roots in Canadian soccer. Also in attendance were Mayor Brenda Locke and Councillor Bains, Ali Wilkinson, SUSC President, and members of the SUSC Board of Directors. Representatives from Surrey United joined the event with project partners, Liberty Construction Management and RBC to officially break ground, symbolizing the rich community engagement in this legacy project.
“Surrey United has long been a pillar of youth sport in our city, and today’s groundbreaking signals our commitment to growing that legacy” said Mayor Brenda Locke.
Jeff Clarke, SUSC Sporting Director and a key figure in the club’s strategic development, added, “This project is about giving back to the community that shaped us. We’re building a space where kids can dream big, train hard, and feel supported every step of the way and where the community can come together in a positive way for many years in the future.”
The event featured remarks from SUSC leadership, ceremonial shovels in the ground, and a community celebration that included players, families, and supporters. Liberty Construction Management, the firm leading the build, expressed both pride and enthusiasm in delivering a facility that reflects the club’s high standards and community spirit.
"We share a collective responsibility to leave the world better than we found it. Our leadership team continues to be driven to leave SUSC and Cloverdale with safe, inclusive, and accessible spaces where community can thrive and our youth can be supported and inspired to become the leaders of tomorrow" - SUSC President, Ali Wilkinson
As construction begins, Surrey United Soccer Club continues to set the pace for excellence in youth sport, community engagement, and infrastructure development. Construction is expected to complete in July 2026 with the doors opening for programming shortly thereafter.
For more information on the facility, its construction, and early sponsorship & advertising opportunities contact: capitalproject@surreyunitedsoccer.com
(5 août 2019) Le Surrey United Soccer Club a été annoncé comme l'un des tout premiers détenteurs d'une licence nationale de club juvénile de Canada Soccer. En tant que désignation de club juvénile amateur la plus élevée au Canada, la Reconnaissance nationale de club juvénile reconnaît les organisations les plus performantes de partout au Canada. Le programme est également un élément clé de la liste Sport sécuritaire de Canada Soccer qui a été annoncée avec le soutien unanime de ses membres en mai 2019.
"Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer les 39 détenteurs exemplaires de la licence nationale de club juvénile qui ont travaillé avec diligence au cours des 12 derniers mois pour démontrer leur volonté de s'améliorer, de collaborer et, surtout, d'élever le niveau du football juvénile dans notre pays", a déclaré Jason. DeVos, directeur du développement de Canada Soccer. « Chaque club a travaillé avec Canada Soccer et leur association provinciale et territoriale respective pour définir une feuille de route de normes conçues pour améliorer l'expérience de tous ceux qui participent au jeu. »
Les titulaires d'une licence nationale de club juvénile affichent des caractéristiques et démontrent des comportements conformes aux attentes les plus élevées en matière de gouvernance, d'administration, d'infrastructure et de technique ; soutenir leur association membre provinciale et territoriale et les Parcours de Canada Soccer.
Le Programme de reconnaissance des clubs de Canada Soccer a été lancé en 2017 avec la Reconnaissance de club professionnel de Canada Soccer. Canada Soccer a annoncé l'élargissement du programme au soccer juvénile en 2018 en collaboration avec les membres des associations provinciales et territoriales et en incorporant les meilleures pratiques internationales.
Plus d'informations sur le Programme de reconnaissance des clubs de Canada Soccer peuvent être trouvéesici.
PRESS RELEASE - FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Surrey United SC proudly announces the approval of a Partnering Agreement with the City of Surrey for the construction and operation of a covered turf training facility at Cloverdale Athletic Park spanning over a land lease term of 30 years. This landmark partnership agreement not only brings covered training opportunities to Surrey United SC but to other sports and community organizations seeking the use of this popular recreational facility type.
The undertaking of the design, construction, and operation of this facility reinforces Surrey United’s commitment to soccer for its approximately 4,400 mini, youth, and adult players and commitment to being a conduit for multi-sport opportunities for all residents in the area. The facility brings opportunities for sponsorship, including facility naming rights, uniquely written into the Partnering Agreement. A robust operating plan is in place and set to begin September 2026, following the facility’s construction period of July 2025 - July 2026.
The design has been completed by Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects. Construction will be completed by Liberty Construction Management.
