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

USABA to Host Open Tryouts for Goalball as a Pathway to LA2028

Dear Goalball Community, Today, I would like to share an important update regarding the pathway toward the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. Last year, USABA organized a national team tryout process for the first time. Following this process, we received a significant amount of valuable feedback from both athletes and coaches. Over the past several weeks, we have worked extensively to further develop and improve the tryout concept based on this feedback, and I would like to provide you with some initial details. This year’s tryouts will be conducted as Open Tryouts, meaning that every athlete who meets the minimum…  Read More

USABA and LA Recreation & Parks Expand Visually Impaired & Blind Soccer Clinics for Youth Through PlayLA Adaptive Program

LOS ANGELES – For the fourth consecutive year, the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is teaming up with the City of Los Angeles Department Recreation and Parks (RAP) to host free Visually Impaired & Blind Soccer Clinics as part of the PlayLA Youth and Adaptive Youth Sports Program (PlayLA). Open to blind and visually impaired youth ages 5 to 17 of all skill levels, the clinics will provide participants with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of blind soccer—including drills, gameplay, and communication—from coaches and members of the USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team. Clinic Dates and Locations: Hubert…  Read More

PlayLA Blind Soccer Clinics Return to Los Angeles This Fall

PlayLA and USABA Kick Off 2026 Blind Soccer Clinics Los Angeles, 2026 — For the fifth year, the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is partnering with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (LA RAP) to offer visually impaired and blind soccer clinics. As a key part of the PlayLA Adaptive Youth Sports Program, these sessions provide an inclusive environment where youth can develop skills and stay active. These clinics offer an adaptation of soccer specifically for youth with vision impairments, featuring a team contact sport that provides medium-level cardiovascular exercise. The program is made possible…  Read More