Hamilton United is a Canadian semi-professional

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club based in

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, Ontario that plays in the League1 Ontario men's and women's divisions.

History

The club was founded in 2013 by local clubs Saltfleet-Stoney Creek SC, Mount Hamilton Youth SC, and Ancaster SC to foster youth development. The club's first team entered the

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. They played their inaugural match against

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on April 28. In 2020, they added a team in the men's division, although their debut has been delayed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As preparation for the top division, they fielded a team in the L1O men's Reserve division in 2019. After once again fielding only a team in the reserve division in 2021 due to the pandemic, Hamilton's men's team finally made their debut in the main division in 2022, on April 26, defeating Burlington SC 2-0.

Seasons

Men Women

Notable former players

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References

{{Ontario Sports 2013 establishments in Ontario League1 Ontario teams Soccer clubs in Hamilton, Ontario