USA Goalball Teams Named to Compete in 2015 Parapan American Games

National Goalball Team Head Coaches Ken Armbruster and Mike Legé have named the Women’s and Men’s teams, respectively, who will represent Team USA at the Parapan American Games in Toronto August 8-15, 2015. Both teams will play in a round robin tournament format beginning Sunday, August 9 at 12:45 p.m. EST. Games continue throughout the week with semi-final and medal games being held on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15. Click here for the full 2015 Parapan American Games Goalball schedule. The Women’s Parapan American team is comprised of 6 players, 4 of whom have competed in at least…  Read More

Men’s and Women’s Goalball Advance to the Semifinals

Both the Women's National Goalball Team and the Men's National Teams have advanced to the semifinal rounds after stellar performances in Friday's quarterfinal games.The Women's National Team (3-3) defeated Brazil (4-2) 5-3. Team USA entered the game in the fourth seed of Pool X, pitted against The Women's National Team (3-3) defeated Brazil (4-2) 5-3. Team USA entered the game in the fourth seed of Pool X, pitted against top-ranked Brazil from Pool Y.Brazil took an early 2-0 lead, but gave up a penalty with 3:27 left in the first half that proved to be the game changer for Team…  Read More

Men’s and Women’s Goalball National Teams Advance to Quarterfinals of World Championships

ESPOO, FINLAND -- Thursday wrapped up the final day of round robin play for the Goalball World Championship Games. Team USA is well positioned as both the Men's and Women's teams are moving into the quarterfinal rounds that begin Friday morning. The Women's National Team (2-3) rebounded from a couple of tough losses yesterday to knock off Germany (0-5) 4-3, in their final round robin match, and only game of the day. Asya Miller led the team in scoring on the day, netting three of the team's goals, while Jen Armbruster scored the fourth goal for the Women. The Women's…  Read More

Day 3 Team USA Wrap-up from IBSA Goalball World Championships

ESPOO, FINLAND -- Round robin play continued Wednesday with mixed results for Team USA on day three of the Goalball World Championship tournament. The Men's National Team won their only match of the day against Germany 8-5.  The Women's National Team played two games, losing to Turkey 2-8 and 3-4 against Japan, the defending Paralympic Gold Medalists. The US Men were in 3rd place in Group A entering the game against Germany, who was in 7th place in the pool, and took them by storm in the first half, scoring five points while Germany was only able to answer with…  Read More