1981
CLUB ESTABLISHED
11
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATIONS / APPEARANCES
8
NATIONAL MEDALS
1
CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
EST. 1981 · EDMONTON
45 YEARS.
ONE LEGACY.
From Alberta champions to the national stage, Southwest United has built a tradition of competition, development and achievement since 1981.
1989
U18 Girls
Bronze
1990
U18 Girls
Silver
1993
U15 Girls
Bronze
1994
U17 Girls
Bronze
2000
U15 Girls
5th
2001
U14 Boys
Bronze
2001
U16 Girls
5th
2002
U18 Girls
Bronze
2006
U16 Boys
Silver
2008
U18 Boys
Canadian Champions
2026
U17 Girls
Qualified
THE NATIONAL STAGE
REPRESENTING ALBERTA.
COMPETING FOR CANADA.
Southwest United has represented Alberta at national championships since 1989. The historical record identifies 11 qualifications or appearances across girls’ and boys’ teams, including the 2026 U17 Girls.
2026 U17 Girls: qualified to represent Alberta. The championship result remains to be confirmed in this record.
8
NATIONAL MEDALS · 10 COMPLETED APPEARANCES
1 GOLD · 2 SILVER · 5 BRONZE
The Pinnacle
2008.
Canadian
Champions.
The SWU U18 Boys captured the Alberta Provincial Championship before advancing to the Canada Soccer National Club Championship and being crowned Canadian Champions.
Alberta Champions
National Champions
Alberta Provincial Championships
A Tradition Built in Alberta.
Alberta Soccer's modern Honour Roll provides detailed provincial championship records from 2012 onward. Since then, SWU teams have competed at provincials season after season.
49–50
Teams at Provincials
26–27
Provincial medals
35
Outdoor appearances
14
Indoor appearances
6
Gold
9
Silver
12
Outdoor appearances
5
Fair Play Awards
Team and medal totals are shown as a range while the final figures are confirmed against the Alberta Soccer record.
Before the Modern Record
The Legacy Started Long Before 2012.
SWU's provincial championship history predates Alberta Soccer's modern Honour Roll. Four early girls' teams became Alberta Champions and went on to compete nationally.
1989
U18 Girls
Alberta Provincial Champions
1990
U18 Girls
Alberta Provincial Champions
1993
U15 Girls
Alberta Provincial Champions
1994
U17 Girls
Alberta Provincial Champions
At least
23
Documented pre-2012 Provincial Championship appearances with known placings
At least
20
Provincial medals
At least
12
Provincial championships
These figures are documented minimums from an incomplete archive, not confirmed final all-time totals.
The legacy continues.
Recent momentum · 2024-2025
17
Teams qualified for Alberta Provincials
Across the 2025 and 2026 seasons
2026 U17 Girls
Canada Soccer National Championships
Qualified to represent Alberta
Recent Team Achievements
The Results.
20
Medals Won
17
Provincial Qualifiers
24
Player Achievements
COMPLETE RECORD
THE HONOUR ROLL.
Year | Level | Division | Age | Setting | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 | National | Girls | U17 | Outdoor | Qualified |
2009 | Provincial | Boys | — | Indoor | Alberta Champions |
2008 | National | Boys | U18 | Outdoor | Canadian Champions |
2008 | Provincial | Boys | — | Indoor | Alberta Champions |
2008 | Provincial | Boys | U18 | Outdoor | Alberta Champions |
2006 | National | Boys | U16 | Outdoor | Silver |
2006 | Provincial | Boys | U16 | Outdoor | Alberta Champions |
2004 | Provincial | Girls | — | Outdoor | Alberta Champions |
2002 | National | Girls | U18 | Outdoor | Bronze |
2002 | Provincial | Girls | U18 | Outdoor | Alberta Champions |
2001 | National | Boys | U14 | Outdoor | Bronze |
2001 | National | Girls | U16 | Outdoor | 5th |
2001 | Provincial | Girls | U16 | Outdoor | Alberta Champions |
2000 | National | Girls | U15 | Outdoor | 5th |
2000 | Provincial | Girls | U15 | Outdoor | Alberta Champions |
1994 | National | Girls | U17 | Outdoor | Bronze |
1994 | Provincial | Girls | U17 | Outdoor | Alberta Champions |
1993 | National | Girls | U15 | Outdoor | Bronze |
1993 | Provincial | Girls | U15 | Outdoor | Alberta Champions |
1990 | National | Girls | U18 | Outdoor | Silver |
1990 | Provincial | Girls | U18 | Outdoor | Alberta Champions |
1989 | National | Girls | U18 | Outdoor | Bronze |
1989 | Provincial | Girls | U18 | Outdoor | Alberta Champions |
Currently lists verified national results and documented pre-2012 provincial championships. Modern (2012+) provincial results will be added as the record is completed.
Where the Pathway Leads.
The Pathway
Generations of Southwest United players have gone on to represent universities, professional clubs and Canada on the international stage.
AKSEL GRETTUM
Outdoor 2026
“Signed with Cavalry FC Professional Academy after standout season with SWU.”
AMSL Men's
SHAMIT SHOME
SWU Youth 2003–2014
“Played his youth soccer at SWU before professional spells with FC Edmonton, Montreal Impact and Cavalry FC. Capped by Canada and Bangladesh.”
Midfielder
RANDY EDWINI-BONSU
SWU Youth 2003–2006
“Led SWU's U16s to an Alberta provincial title before playing professionally in Canada, Finland and Germany. Capped by Canada.”
Forward
FRANCIS UMUAGO
Outdoor 2026
“Called up to Canada Soccer's Regional Excellence Integration Camp.”
Varsity
ESTEBAN RIVERA
Outdoor 2026
“Joined the Concórdia Thunder ACAC program following an outstanding SWU season.”
U19 Competitive
AMAYA STARRATT
Outdoor 2026
“Selected to represent Zone 6 Edmonton at the Alberta Summer Games.”
U17 Competitive
KHUSHPREET MANN
Outdoor 2026
“Selected to represent Zone 6 Edmonton at the Alberta Summer Games.”
U17 Competitive
TAM NSALIWA
SWU 1996
“Played for Southwest United in 1996 before progressing to the international and professional game. Nsaliwa earned 13 caps for the Canada Men's National Team and built a professional career across Europe, including spells in Germany, Greece, Norway, Spain and Denmark.”
Alumni
JOHN PEGG
SWU 1996
“Represented Canada at U-20 level, including the 2011 CONCACAF U-20 Championship and Francophone Games. Pegg played NCAA Division I soccer for Seattle University before transferring to San Diego State University, where he served as a senior captain and midfielder.”
Alumni
KARLI HEDLUND
Canada Youth · NCAA Division I
“Represented Canada through the youth national-team pathway, including Canada's U-17 team at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, before playing NCAA Division I soccer at the University of Arizona.”
Alumni
DANICA WU
Canada Youth · NCAA Division I
“Represented Canada internationally and built a professional career that included Germany's Frauen-Bundesliga. Wu played collegiate soccer for the Ohio State Buckeyes and also represented the Laval Comets before playing professionally in Germany, including with SGS Essen.”
Alumni
Building the Record.
Historical Records & Sources
Championship records have been compiled from Canada Soccer's Yearbook of Champions, Records & Results and National Championship archives, Alberta Soccer Provincial Championship Honour Rolls and annual reports, and additional archival records documenting Southwest United's earlier provincial results.
Historical records, particularly before 2012, contain gaps. Some historical totals therefore represent documented minimums.
Where the Pathway Leads.
Played, coached or volunteered with Southwest United? Help us preserve the club's history by submitting a missing championship result, historical photo or alumni update.