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USA Blind Soccer Announces National Team Roster for AZTECA INTERNATIONAL CUP 2025

Colorado Springs, Colo. – The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is excited to announce the USA Blind Soccer National Team roster as the team heads to San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to compete in the 2025 Azteca International Cup from September 12-September 21. The matches will officially start on September 15th, and the USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team will compete against the Mexico Senior team, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and the Youth Mexican team in five group matches and finals. Match Schedule: September 15 Mexico Senior vs United States 7:00 PM MST. September 16 United States vs Brazil 4:00 PM… Read More

Success at IBSA Goalball Americas Championship

Both USA Goalball Men’s and Women's Teams traveled to Sao Paulo, Brazil for the 2025 IBSA Goalball Americas Championship. There is no question that USA Goalball is one of the strongest competitors in the Americas region, and that presence was felt across rival teams that also attended the tournament. As a result, competition was high in all games played, and both programs faced only one defeat in their pool play stages. But the small margins between victory and defeat left a lasting impact, to which the 2nd Seed in pool play was given to both teams, meaning a more… 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) will host the 2025 Goalball National Championships in Colorado Springs from Friday, August 15, through Sunday, August 17, 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, tracking a soccer-sized ball embedded with bells entirely… Read More

USA Goalball Men’s and Women’s National Teams Announced for 2025 IBSA Goalball Americas Championships

Colorado Springs, CO – July 15, 2025 The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) proudly announces the rosters for the USA Goalball Men’s and Women’s National Teams competing at the 2025 IBSA Goalball Americas Championships, taking place July 26–August 5 in São Paulo, Brazil. This elite regional tournament serves as the qualifier for the 2026 IBSA Goalball World Championships, bringing together the top goalball teams from across the Americas vying for spots on the world stage. USA Goalball Men’s National Team The men’s roster features team captain Calahan Young, PLY (Irwin,… Read More

2025 Goalball National Championships Highlights and Results

A Celebration of Sport and Community The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) hosted the 2025 Goalball National Championships from August 15–17, 2025 at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), bringing together the nation’s top talent for a weekend of competition, community, and celebration. The 2025 Championships not only crowned national champions but also highlighted the passion, perseverance, and camaraderie of the goalball community. With upgraded facilities at CSDB providing an accessible and inspiring backdrop, the tournament showcased the growth of the sport and the athletes who continue to push it forward. The event welcomed over… Read More