BVB International Academy Waterloo

BVB International Academy Waterloo is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in Waterloo, Ontario that plays in the League1 Ontario men's and women's divisions. Their home stadium is Warrior Field at the University of Waterloo.[1]

BVB International Academy Waterloo
Full nameWaterloo Minor Soccer Club
Founded1971 (as Waterloo Minor SC)
2022 (as BVB IA Waterloo)
StadiumWarrior Field, University of Waterloo
LeagueLeague1 Ontario
WebsiteClub website

Waterloo United partnered with Borussia Dortmund in 2022, becoming part of their BVB International Academy America program, rebranding the League1 Ontario club under this name.

History

The club was founded in 1971 as the Waterloo Minor Soccer Club.[2] In 2011, the club rebranded as Waterloo United.[2] In 2019, the club was awarded the Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licence by the Canadian Soccer Association.[3]

In 2020, the team was to begin play with a U21 team in the League1 Ontario Reserve Division,[2] however, the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, lining up with the club's 50th anniversary, they added a team in the League1 Ontario main division.[4][5] The club also added a team in the League1 Ontario women's division for the 2021 season.[6] The city of Guelph also added men's and women's teams in 2021, setting up a natural local rivalry for the two clubs.[7]

In 2022, the club struck an affiliation agreement with German club Borussia Dortmund.[8][9] As part of the agreement, the League1 Ontario teams will compete under the name BVB IA Waterloo.[10][11]

References
  1. Reid, Brady (April 21, 2021). "Waterloo United ring in 50th anniversary with 'natural progression' to League1 Ontario". League1 Ontario.
  2. "WMSC History". Waterloo United.
  3. Thoman, Alana (September 3, 2019). "Kids in Sports: Waterloo United recognized as high achieving club". Waterloo Chroncle.
  4. "League1 Ontario adds four men's teams for 2021". League1 Ontario. January 28, 2021.
  5. Jacques, John (January 28, 2021). "League1 Ontario Adds Four New Teams". Northern Tribune.
  6. "League1 Ontario adds three women's teams for 2021". League1 Ontario. February 3, 2021.
  7. Pare, Mark (February 4, 2021). "Semi-pro soccer teams coming to Waterloo, for men and women". Kitchener Today.
  8. Brown, Josh (February 16, 2022). "Waterloo Minor Soccer Club strikes affiliation deal with Borussia Dortmund". Waterloo Region Record.
  9. "Waterloo United Partners With Borussia Dortmund". Waterloo United SC.
  10. Lane, Nancy (December 13, 2021). "Announcing BVB International Academy- Waterloo". BVB International Academy.
  11. "League1 Ontario Announces Men's Premier Division Schedule". League1 Ontario. March 18, 2022.
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