Suburban FC to Compete in Inaugural Maritime Super Series

BEDFORD, NS / May 8th, 2023

Suburban FC is pleased to share that we will participate in the inaugural 2023 Maritime Super Series. Earlier this week, it was announced that the new competition would be launching this May with three (3) teams participating from each of the Maritime Provinces. Joining Suburban (representing Nova Scotia) will be the Fredericton Reds, representing New Brunswick, & Winsloe Charlottetown FC representing Prince Edward Island.

The Maritime Super Series will be a pilot competition looking to prove the concept of the League1 model in Atlantic Canada. There will be three weekends, one in each province, with a fourth ‘Championship’ weekend hosted by the series leaders. The full schedule can be found on the Maritime Super Series website (below).

Suburban FC’s Executive Director, Jessie Burgins, commented, “We’re excited to be a part of this as it is a massive step forward in completing our player pathway at SFC. It is no secret that we strive to be the best in everything we do, and having the ability to showcase our top-level players on this stage, our next generation will now be able to see a snippet of the heights they can reach. We’re excited to see what the future holds, as I do not doubt that this is only the beginning.”

Adding to Jessie’s comments, Suburban FC’s Director of Soccer, Ollie Hewish, added his thoughts: “Having the Maritime Super Series & whatever is to come from it in the future will not only solidify and extend our player pathway, but it will also give us the means to provide our older High-Performance players with a home to play at a high standard. Every year, SFC sees too many of our top-level players leaving the Province to seek opportunities in other leagues & divisions to find a more challenging & competitive standard. If we want to continue to grow the game at this level in Atlantic Canada, it’s time that we have a high-standard place to play as the ‘next step’ for these players. We have some fantastic players across our First Team squads, from USPORTS All-Stars, former international players, CPL players & draftees, and the next generation of potential pros.  Looking forward to showcasing these talents & proving that Atlantic Canada is an ideal candidate for League1.”

Suburban will be hosting the first round of MSS games on the May 26-28th weekend. The games will be at Weir Field.

Entry/tickets for each day are as follows;

• FREE for anyone wearing a Suburban FC jersey or piece of clothing OR

• A non-perishable food donation (partnered with our local charitable organization partners) OR

• A $5 general admission ticket (PAYMENT for $5 G/A tickets must be made at the door)

Tickets can be purchased at the door. Space / admission is limited so fans can reserve their spots via this link HERE

For more information about the Maritime Super Series, please see the press release below, visit MaritimeSuperSeries.ca, or follow @maritimesuperseries on Instagram & Twitter.

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HALIFAX, NS / CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI / FREDERICTON, NB - May 3, 2023

As a collective, Suburban FC (NS), Winsloe Charlottetown FC (PEI) & the Fredericton Reds (NB) are excited to announce the inaugural Maritime Super Series for the 2023 Season. 

It is no secret that in the last few years, the beautiful game has seen tremendous growth in this Country. From hosting the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Introduction of the top division 'Canadian Premier League, to our Men’s National Team qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the strides this game has made have created a cultural transformation. Canada is a football (soccer) country. As the game continues to grow here in our region, so does the need for more pathways and opportunities for our talent, as well as the need to bridge the gap between the divisions and leagues within Canada & North America. 

The Maritime Super Series (MSS) will kick off in May of 2023 and will showcase 3 teams from the Maritime region. These teams will be composed of the best players from the region with the mission of showcasing and giving opportunities to be these talents. The MSS will prove that the Maritimes & Atlantic Canada can support a semi-professional model. This model is seen all throughout Canada with the status of League1, but the Atlantic provinces have yet to get a taste. 

The three inaugural season teams will be made with one representative from each of the three Maritime provinces, with the hope of laying the foundation for the potential introduction of League 1 Atlantic in 2024. The three teams will be Suburban Football Club, representing Nova Scotia, Fredericton Reds, representing New Brunswick & Winsloe Charlottetown FC, representing Prince Edward Island. The three Provincial Sporting Organizations (PSOs) in Soccer NS, Soccer NB & PEI Soccer have backed and supported the Super Series. 

Over the last several months, representatives & the founders of the Maritime Super Series have had open dialogue and discussions with League1 Canada’s President, Dino Rossi. Mr Rossi has been extremely supportive of this initiative. League1 Canada has made it very clear that they have the mission to take L1 from coast to coast, and the interest from Maritimes & Atlantic to establish the next League1 competition is compelling.

Here’s what Dino Rossi, League1 Canada President, had to comment; 

“We are excited by the news of the inaugural Maritime Super Series and will certainly be keeping an eye on these exhibition games.”

“After enjoying a productive visit at the end of March, positive conversations about League1 Atlantic have continued throughout April. The response has been great, and establishing a tournament like this that showcases local talent is fantastic. Credit is due to everyone involved in making this happen, and we wish the teams every success this year.”

The inaugural season will see 3 weekends of games followed by a Finals weekend in August. The dates are as follows; May 26-28 (Halifax, NS), June 16-18 (Fredericton, NB) & July 14-16 (Charlottetown, PEI). The full match fixtures can be found here - MSS Schedule.