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Sydney VanderHoef returns to Guelph United in double role
After one year away, Sydney VanderHoef is back with Guelph United - and not just in one role, but in two. She returns as a player on our senior roster, and will also be the head coach of our women’s U20 team
Guelph United and Guelph Soccer expand partnership for 2026 season
Following a successful trial in the fall 2025 season, we have reached an agreement for both our men’s and women’s U20 teams to be operated by Guelph Soccer for the upcoming OPL U20 season.
GUFC re-signs Starcevic and Knafelc; promotes Mazier
Guelph United has re-signed three more players from our 2025 teams to this season’s senior roster: defender Alanna Starcevic, midfielder Kate Knafelc, and goalkeeper Jo Mazier.
Guelph United signs forward Julian Boscariol
Guelph United has signed Canadian forward Julian Boscariol for the 2026 season.
Jasmine Burke returns to Guelph United after year away
Guelph United is happy to announce the return of defender Jasmine Burke, who is back with our team, after one year away.
GUFC promotes Ivan Stupak and Chris Qushair to senior squad
Guelph United re-signed two more players from the reserve squad, and promoted them to the senior team for the 2026 season: midfielder Ivan Stupak and forward Chris Qushair.
Guelph United re-signs Haley Ward and Josie Morgan
Another core member of our 2025 squad is back for the new season! We’re happy to reveal reigning Guelph United First team U21 MVP, Haley Ward, has been re-signed for 2026!
Guelph United signs Yordan Stoyanov for the 2026 season
Guelph United continues to add experience to its attacking options. Today, we’re happy to announce we signed Canadian forward Yordan Stoyanov for the 2026 season.
Cam Clack, back with Guelph United in 2026
Guelph United has re-signed defender Cameron Clack for the 2026 season, on a first team contract.
GUFC signs Dutch centre-back Anke Wijnbergen
In the first international signing of the year, GUFC Women is happy to announce we have signed Dutch centre-back Anke Wijnbergen for the 2026 season!
Marcel Zajac returns to Guelph United!
A familiar face is back in Guelph United colours. We’re excited to announce we have signed Marcel Zajac for the 2026 season!
GUFC promotes Ladhani and Fraser from reserves to the senior squad
Guelph United has re-signed two of its reserves players to senior deals for the 2026 season. After impressing in League2 Ontario last year, Ethan Fraser and Omar Ladhani have both been promoted to the senior GUFC squad.
Double Trouble: Guelph United re-signs Olivia Brown and Olivia Rizakos
Our reigning MVP. Our captain. Both of them, back for one more season with Guelph United! We’re thrilled to announce we have re-signed forwards Olivia Brown and Olivia Rizakos for the 2026 season.
Guelph United re-signs midfielder Olivia Stavropoulos for 2026
For the second signing announcement of our women’s team, we’re happy to reveal midfielder Olivia Stavropoulos is back with Guelph United for the 2026 season!
Anthony Ostrun is back for the 2026 season!
2025 GUFC U21 Player of the Year and L1O Championship Division Young Player of the Year winner Anthony Ostrun is back for another season with Guelph United!
Violet Hipkin re-signs with Guelph United for 2026 season
It’s time for the first confirmed player for our 2026 women’s team. We’re happy to reveal midfielder Violet Hipkin will be back with GUFC for another year!
Amardo Oakley returns for the 2026 season to captain our men’s team
Amardo Oakley, one of our most experienced and dedicated players, will return to the Bowl to captain our side for the 2026 campaign.
Mickael Rougette takes over as new Guelph United GM and men’s head coach
A familiar name is back in Guelph United colors. We’re happy to announce Mickael Rougette as GUFC’s new men’s head coach, as well as General Manager.
Randy Ribeiro departs GUFC; Michael Warden takes over as women’s head coach
Guelph United is today announcing two major head coaching changes: Randy Ribeiro has resigned effective immediately, and we have appointed Michael Warden as head coach of our women’s team for 2026.
Guelph United announces partnership with Kitchener-based FFTW Development
Guelph United and FFTW (Football For the World) Development announce today a partnership which will help create a player pathway for FFTW’s players aspiring to play at a higher level.