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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

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

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