Development Program

In 2019, USABA became a member organization of US Soccer. As a part of the US Soccer ADAPTandTHRIVE Working Group, USABA athlete Cody Kirchner represents Blind Soccer.   

Phase I: Building Blind Soccer

In February of 2020, USABA was honored with a grant from the US Soccer Federation to support our new initiative, Building Blind Soccer. The primary goal of the blind soccer program is to furnish individuals who are blind or visually impaired access to a recreational sport that will provide them with physical exercise, participation on a team, mobility, independence and socialization. With USABA’s vision of every American who is blind or visually impaired leading a healthy lifestyle by actively participating in sports, recreation and physical activity, the Building Blind Soccer program will provide an additional avenue for young persons to access an adapted team sport.  Through the development and ultimate expansion of the Building Blind Soccer program, USABA envisions many targeted communities offering soccer programs for hundreds and even thousands of persons who are visually impaired. 

Building Blind Soccer Programs

• Maryland Blind Soccer 
  • Location: 3501 Taylor Ave, Nottingham, MD 21236  
  • Contact: Tim Taylor timothyt@mdschblind.org   

• Ohio Blind Soccer 
  • Location: Franklin Park Adventure Center 1755 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43205  
  • Contact: Katie Smith Ohioblindsoccer@gmail.com   

• Angel City Sports (Los Angeles)   
  • Location: 2355 Westwood Blvd. #1139, Los Angeles, CA 90064  
  • Contact: Josh Lucas josh@angelcitysports.org 

USABA Staff Contact Info

• Molly Quinn, USABA CEO (719-866-3220 or mquinn@usaba.org)