Second-half surge carries Cambridge Men to dominant 5-0 win
Cambridge United’s Men’s OPL2 squad bounced back in spectacular fashion on Saturday night, delivering a dominant 5-0 win over FC London at Fountain Street Soccer Complex.
After a quiet first half, the Cambridge offense came alive to put on a clinical second-half display, utterly dominating the visitors to secure all three points in front of the home crowd.
Cambridge Women secure 2-1 road victory against International FC
Cambridge United’s Women’s OPL2 squad dug deep on Saturday afternoon, securing a hard-fought 2-1 road victory over International FC at ZASC Stadium.
With a short bench, and in humid conditions, the squad battled through to secure the win and a crucial three points.
Penalties result in heartbreak for Cambridge in OPL Cup Semifinals
Cambridge United Men’s OPL2 squad saw their spectacular Cup run end in cruel fashion on Wednesday night, falling 8-7 in a thrilling penalty shootout to Woodbridge after a heroic 0-0 draw through 90 minutes at Fountain Street Soccer Complex.
Entering the OPL Men's Cup Semifinals as heavy underdogs, the OPL2 side went toe-to-toe with the OPL1 leaders in a relentless battle beyond the final whistle. Though they pushed Woodbridge to the absolute brink, a spot in the final eluded them by the narrowest of margins in penalties.
Oakville SC blank Cambridge 3-0 at Pine Glen
Cambridge United’s Women’s OPL2 squad suffered a tough 3-0 defeat against Oakville SC on Wednesday night at Pine Glen Soccer Park. In a matchup heavily dictated by an early first-half offensive burst from the hosts, Cambridge fought hard but struggled to break through a disciplined Oakville structure.
Cambridge United in OPL Mens Cup Semifinal
This Wednesday, July 8, our Men’s OPL2 side welcomes Woodbridge to Fountain Street Soccer Complex for the Men’s Ontario Premier League Cup Semifinals.
It’s all to play for. Ninety minutes for a spot in the final. We need our supporters behind us until the final whistle as we take on the top team in League 1 on home turf.
Cambridge Men secure away point in 0-0 draw at Whitby FC
Cambridge United Men’s squad battled to a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Whitby FC on Saturday night at the TELUS Dome. In a highly physical Round 14 matchup defined by tactical defensive structures and a busy referee, neither side could find the decisive breakthrough, resulting in a shared point on the night.
Cambridge Women edged out by Pickering 2-1 in tense OPL Match of the Week
It was a monumental night at Fountain Street Soccer Complex as Cambridge United hosted league-leaders Pickering FC for the featured Ontario Premier League Match of the Week. The evening also marked Cambridge’s Girls in Sports Night, a special event celebrating the rapid growth of the women’s game and highlighting the club’s developmental pathway. While Cambridge looked like the better team for large stretches of the match, a pair of unfortunate breaks allowed Pickering to escape with a slim 2-1 victory.
Investing in the future of the women’s game: Cambridge United to host Girls in Sports Night
Cambridge United is hosting a special Girls in Sports Night on Saturday, July 4 at Fountain Street Soccer Complex. A night about more than just the game of soccer, this event is an investment in the future of girls and women in sport. Join us to celebrate the growth of our female athletes, highlight our development pathways, and cheer our premier women’s team to victory!
Gates open at 7:00 p.m. with kickoff set for 8:00 p.m. as our OPL2 Women’s team takes on league-leaders Pickering FC. With crucial points up for grabs, our squad is looking to make a massive statement on home turf and continue to climb the table.
Cambridge Women complete incredible comeback in 4-3 win over Unionville
Cambridge United (W) pulled off a stunning second-half turnaround to defeat Unionville Milliken SC 4-3 on home turf. After a slow, disjointed opening half that saw them fall behind by three goals, Cambridge dominated the final 35 minutes, scoring four unanswered goals to secure a memorable victory.
Points shared in Men’s Waterloo Region Derby
The Waterloo Region Derby delivered a tense, highly physical match as neighbouring rivals Waterloo United and Cambridge United played to a 2-2 draw at RIM Park. A fast-paced first half saw Cambridge take an early cushion, but Waterloo battled back before halftime to split points on the night.
Despite dominant performance, Women fall 3-0 to Tecumseh from set pieces
Cambridge United Women fell 3-0 to Tecumseh United on Wednesday night at Fountain Street Soccer Complex. Despite controlling possession and creating numerous scoring chances, the hosts were undone by three early goals conceded off set pieces.
Cambridge entered the match facing a goalkeeper shortage, with first-team keepers Shae Mitchell and Bronya Obelnicki both out due to injuries. Cambridge Women’s OPL3 goalkeeper Zoe Brown stepped up to start the match. Tecumseh scored three quick goals off failed set-piece clearances early in the first half to secure a 3-0 victory. While an extremely dominant Cambridge side spent the rest of the match in possession and generated a multitude of chances, they were unable to break the visitors deep defensive block.
10-man Cambridge fall in tight loss against Pickering FC
Cambridge United Men suffered a slim 3-2 defeat to Pickering FC on Saturday night at Fountain Street Soccer Complex. In a highly anticipated fixture, the hosts seemed poised to secure a hard-fought result after staging a brilliant first-half comeback. Instead, a highly contentious straight red card turned the tide early, setting the stage for a dramatic 92nd-minute Pickering winner that left the home side empty-handed.
Injury trouble plagues Cambridge Women in 2-0 loss at Whitby
Cambridge United (W) suffered a challenging 2-0 defeat to Whitby FC on Friday night at the Telus Dome. In a top of the table matchup, the visitors missed a crucial opportunity to collect three points on the road. Instead, an increasingly difficult and physical match left Cambridge battered by injuries and looking to reset after a long stint on the road.
Forced into using three different players in goal due to back-to-back injuries, the visitors fought valiantly through mounting tension, but a pair of quick second-half goals sealed their fate on an unfortunate evening in Whitby.
Gloomy conditions backdrop Cambridge Men’s bounce back win at Guelph
Cambridge United (M) secured a crucial bounce-back victory on Wednesday night, defeating neighboring rivals Guelph United Men 3-1 at the Centennial Bowl. Desperately needing a response after a heartbreaking, last-minute loss to Waterloo the previous Friday, Cambridge delivered a commanding performance to claim a win in the local derby.
The rainy and windy conditions added an extra layer of grit to an already intense matchup. Cambridge wasted absolutely no time asserting their authority on the pitch. An explosive opening half-hour provided the visitors a comfortable cushion, allowing them to weather a late second-half push from Guelph and put the game completely out of reach in stoppage time.
Cambridge Women battle through the heat to scoreless draw at Tecumseh
Cambridge United (W) ground out a hard-earned point on the road Saturday night, battling to a 0-0 draw against Tecumseh United FC. Despite a grueling road trip, the heat, and intense late pressure from the hosts, Cambridge's defensive discipline held firm to secure a clean sheet at the Libro Credit Union Centre.
Despite the heat, both sides brought intensity and a lot of physicality. While Cambridge found chances hard to come by, their organized defensive block and high line frustrated Tecumseh for the duration of the 90 minutes. The home side pushed aggressively in the final stages of the match, hitting the goalpost twice in the final ten minutes, but Cambridge weathered the storm to head back home with a well-deserved point.
Late winner stuns Cambridge on Canada Soccer Night
Cambridge United (M) suffered a heartbreaking defeat on Friday night, falling 1-0 to regional rivals Waterloo United at home. A stoppage-time match-winner broke a tense, physical deadlock to deny Cambridge a share of the points.
The match served as Cambridge United's first special event of the season, fans wearing red for Canada Soccer Night to celebrate the opener of the Men’s World Cup on Canadian soil. The club offered free entry to all fans who brought food donations for the Waterloo Region Food Bank, creating an electric, community-centered atmosphere. Title sponsors Costco and Dominos were on hand to engage with the crowd alongside dedicated halftime activities and entertainment.
Wear red, feed a family, and back the Bridge
Join Cambridge United for our Canada Soccer Night to celebrate a historic moment for Canadian soccer and cheer our Men’s First Team to victory! The biggest summer in our sport's history kicks off this Friday, June 12, and we are celebrating with the biggest home match of our Men’s OPL2 campaign so far.
3-goal night for Lariviere vaults United Women into second place
Cambridge United (W) pulled off a massive second-half surge on Tuesday night, defeating Unionville Milliken SC 6-2 at Bill Crothers Secondary School. The victory collects three crucial points on the road to jump the squad into second place.
A standout performance by Annick Lariviere saw the visitors capitalize three times in rapid succession to complete a brilliant hat trick in the second half. While Unionville attempted to fight their way back into the contest, Cambridge's bench depth and late offensive wave completely stalled the hosts' momentum. Bronya Obelnicki, in for injured regular starting goalkeeper Shae Mitchell, stepped up in her season debut to lock down the win for the visiting side. A late scoring sequence officially sealed the decisive win and vaulted the traveling side up the league standings.
Beaumont brace propels Cambridge Women past Hamilton
Cambridge United (W) fought off a highly competitive opponent to capture a thrilling 2-1 victory over Hamilton United on Saturday night. An exceptional brace from Allison Beaumont proved to be the difference maker at home as Cambridge outlasted a tough, well-organized Hamilton side in a high-intensity, physical matchup.
Marked by heavy tackles, a high volume of disciplinary actions, and true display of determination and grit from both sides, Cambridge dug deep. Despite the rising temperature of the game and second-half pressure from the visitors, backed by a highlight-reel defensive display and timely clinical finishing, the hosts successfully defended their home turf to secure all three points.
Three points secured in road win over FC London
Cambridge United (M) secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over FC London on Saturday night at Tricar Field. A brace from Tristan Greenidge powered the visitors past a physical home side to claim all three points.
For the traveling supporters and fans catching up at home, this match was a testament to Cambridge's resilience. Facing an early deficit on the road, Cambridge remained composed and clawed their way back into the game. Equalizing right before the halftime whistle completely shifted the momentum in favor of the visitors. Tactical adjustments and precise defensive tracking in the second half allowed Cambridge to capture the lead and withstand a late barrage of fouls and bookings to lock down the victory.