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Rose City Thorns and Omega Claim National Titles at 2026 USABA Goalball Nationals

The United States Association of Blind Athletes crowned new national champions last weekend at the 2026 USABA Goalball National Championships, with the Rose City Thorns taking gold in the women's division and Omega finishing on top of the men's bracket. Women's Division The Rose City Thorns closed out the tournament as national champions, powered by a roster of Eliana Mason-Young, PLY, Reese Branch, Tayler Moses, and Jen Armbruster. Throughout the weekend, the Thorns leaned on court awareness, powerful throws, and a relentless defensive front to hold off a deep women's field. Paralympian Eliana Mason-Young also took home the Sharon Gunderman… Read More

U.S. Association of Blind Athletes to Host Goalball National Championships in Colorado Springs This Weekend

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is returning for the second year to host the 2026 Goalball National Championships in Colorado Springs from Friday, August 14, through Sunday, August 16, at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB). The event will gather the nation’s top athletes for three days of intense competition in the only Paralympic sport designed specifically for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Goalball is played by teams of three on a volleyball-sized court. All players wear blackout eye shades to ensure equal vision impairment and track a… Read More

USABA Names Team USA Rosters for 2026 IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships

Next Generation of Goalball Athletes to Represent the United States on the World Stage COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. August 4, 2026- The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) today announced the rosters of athletes who will represent Team USA at the 2026 IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships, set for Astana, Kazakhstan, Nov 27 -Dec 5, 2026 The Youth World Championships bring together some of the world's most promising young goalball talent, giving the next generation of athletes their first taste of elite international competition. For USABA, the event provides an important opportunity for young athletes to gain international experience and… Read More

Artists Equity, Hidden Content, Ultraboom Media And Icki Eneo Arlo Partner On Doc ‘Shot in the Dark’, Following First U.S. Paralympic Blind Soccer Team

Artists Equity, the independent, artist-led studio founded by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Gerry Cardinale, has partnered with Hidden Content and UltraBoom Media to produce the documentary Shot in the Dark, joining Robert Pattinson’s Icki Eneo Arlo. The feature follows the first U.S. Paralympic Blind Soccer team from their historic roots in 2022 to their attempt to shock the world and win gold at the 2028 Paralympic Games. The film is being co-directed by Jay Shapiro and Adam Donald. "What drew us to Shot in the Dark was not only our absolute awe of the sport, but the extraordinary athletes… Read More

Registration Now Open for Goalball National Team Tryouts

Registration for USA Goalball National Team Open Tryouts Now Open

Editor's Note: The article was originally posted on June 24, 2026, and has been updated to reflect that registration is now open and to reflect the approved selection documents. Dear Goalball Community, As promised earlier this week, registration is now open for the 2027/28 USA Goalball National Team Open Tryouts. Registration will close on July 10, 2026 at 11:59 pm MT. Registration can occur at the following link: https://forms.gle/APCkuHvyyKEuV44M7 In addition, the PRELIMINARY testing criteria are attached to this message as well. We provide this information for all potential participants have the opportunity to train and prepare with the same… Read More