New Frontier Player Pathways

We look to support each player’s individual journey and help them reach their full potential. Our pathway offers a route for all, keeping players in the game and promoting soccer for life.

Players showcasing both skill and determination to compete at the highest levels of the game receive continuous support from us. The level of connections and guidance we give to our players is unparalleled. We pride ourselves on our relationships with MLS/European Academies, University programs, and senior professional opportunities within the game. This extends to local engagements in the CPL and international opportunities in leagues such as MLS, English Leagues, French Leagues, and more.

Take a look at some recent success stories here.

University Soccer

As a new club that was only established in May 2021, we are proud of the number of players who have gone on to play at the University level and beyond.

Our Director of Football (Brendan O’Connell) and Performance Phase Lead (Kev Francis) served as Coaches for the University of Calgary Men’s team for 9 years. They have a deep understanding of the post secondary system here in Canada and have developed strong relationships with other colleges and universities.

They help guide players on:

  • Finding the Right College

  • Financing Education

  • Academic Requirements

  • The Recruitment Process and more

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Whitecaps Alberta BMO Academy Centre, provides local young talent a pathway to pro soccer, scholarships, and the Canadian national teams.

Selected players train and have a customized competition schedule that integrates and acts a feeder program to the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy.

New Frontier is proud to have sent numerous players to the Calgary based Whitecaps programs with 4 of them transitioning to the National Development Centre in Vancouver.

Find out more about the Girls Elite Whitecaps pathway here.

Find out more about the Whitecaps Boys MLS pathway here.

Cavalry FC ID Program

The Cavalry FC ID Program identifies U15-U18 players and provides them with the opportunity to join the Cavalry FC pathway. Players that are selected by the club will train within Cavalry’s system, preparing them for the potential of joining the first team. We are proud to announce that 3 New Frontier 2008 born players are currently participating in this program. Find out more here.

Youth National Teams

Canada’s youth national teams provide invaluable opportunities for players of the highest caliber, offering exposure to the highest level of competition. We’re excited to see our players making an impact! New Frontier star, Madden Asante captained the Canada U-15 National Team to a bronze medal at the CONCACAF U-15 2024 Championships. This is just the beginning, and we look forward to more players earning recognition and advancing on the national stage.

Professional Soccer

Soccer can be more than just a passion – it can be a professional career. Sydney Wathuta’s journey, culminating in his selection by Colorado Rapids as the 16th overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft, showcases the possibilities for New Frontier players to reach the summit of the sport through hard work and commitment.

Dom Zator was a youth soccer player within Calgary that went on to play 5 years at the University of Calgary under our Director of Football, Brendan O’Connell. Upon graduation from the Haskayne School of Business, Dom signed with Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League. He has since gone on to represent the Canada National Team. If you want to hear what Dom Zator had to say about Brendan O’Connell and New Frontier check out the link here.