Callies United

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Callies United
Full nameCalgary South West United Soccer Club
LeagueLeague1 Alberta
WebsiteClub website
Current season

Callies United is a Canadian soccer team based in Calgary, Alberta that plays in the men's and women's divisions of League1 Alberta. The team is a partnership between Calgary South West United SC and Calgary Caledonian FC.

History[edit]

Calgary South West United logo

The Calgary South West United Soccer Club was founded as a youth soccer club in 2003.[1] In July 2019, they were awarded a National Youth License by the Canadian Soccer Association.[2] In December 2023, it was announced that they would join League1 Alberta in both the men's and women's divisions.[3] In March 2024, they announced that they would partner with Calgary Caledonian FC to run their League1 Alberta squads, with the teams to operate under the name Callies United.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "About CSWU". Calgary South West United SC.
  2. ^ "Canada Soccer Announces 39 First Ever National Youth Club Licence Holders". Canadian Soccer Association. July 31, 2019.
  3. ^ Mahmoudi, Nelson (December 8, 2023). "League1 Alberta Joins League1 Canada Alliance". Northern Tribune.
  4. ^ "History IN THE MAKING: Introducing Callies United - A Fusion of Power and Passion!". Calgary South West United SC. March 16, 2024.