Now Accepting Candidates for Executive Director of USABA

The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes is looking to fill its Executive Director position and is now accepting applicants. Full position details are available at: https://www.usopc.org/affiliated-careers If interested, please email a letter of interest and resume to Mark G. Ackermann Chairman, USABA Search Committee board@usaba.org  Read More

USA Goalball Women’s National Team Finishes Fifth at 2026 Malmö Lady Intercup

Malmö, Sweden - The USA Goalball Women’s National Team completed a strong showing at the Malmö Lady Intercup, finishing fifth overall against a competitive international field. The three day tournament provided an important early season test as the team continues to build cohesion and prepare for the upcoming world championship tournament in Hangzhou China next month. Team USA opened the tournament with a five to two victory over Great Britain. Amanda Dennis led the offense with three goals, while Eliana Mason and Asya Miller each added one in a balanced performance. In the second match of the day, the United…  Read More

U.S.A. Blind Soccer Men’s National Team Convenes in Colorado Springs for April 2026 Training Camp

U.S.A. Blind Soccer Men's National Team Convenes in Colorado Springs for April Training Camp Colorado Springs, Colo. – April 2026 — The U.S. Blind Soccer Men’s National Team has gathered in Colorado Springs this week for a high-performance training camp taking place April 7–11, as the team continues its preparation for upcoming international competition and long-term development toward the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. Led by Head Coach Jorge Polanco, the camp brings together top athletes from across the country for an intensive week of training, evaluation, and team development. The selected athletes will focus on refining tactical execution, strengthening…  Read More

Future Paralympians Wanted: Join the USA Goalball Youth National Team

USA Goalball Opens Athlete Recruitment for 2026 Youth World Championships The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes has officially launched the athlete recruitment process for the 2026 Goalball Youth World Championships, inviting eligible male and female athletes from across the country to pursue selection for Team USA. The United States will field both a boys and girls team for the international competition, providing a premier development opportunity for the next generation of goalball athletes. Eligibility RequirementsAthletes interested in selection must meet the following minimum criteria: Must be a United States citizen Must hold or obtain a valid U.S. passport expiring after…  Read More

USA Goalball Announces 2026 Men’s and Women’s National Team Tryout Dates

  Colorado Springs, Colo. — The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) has announced the official tryout dates for the 2026 USA Goalball Men’s and Women’s National Teams, which will be held at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Men’s National Team tryouts will take place September 2–6, 2026, followed by the Women’s National Team tryouts September 16–20, 2026. These tryouts will bring together the nation’s top goalball athletes competing for a chance to represent the United States in upcoming international competitions as the program continues building toward future world championship events and the…  Read More