IFCPF World Cup Hosted at National Training Center
U.S. Soccer Hosted the 2026 IFCPF Cerebral Palsy World Cup at the Arthur M. Blank National Training Center in Fayetteville, Ga.
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U.S. Soccer
Success
U.S. Soccer continues to invest in the people, environments and infrastructure that will help us compete for and win major tournaments. This past quarter brought that investment to life through a series of incredible performances by our Extended National Teams and our Men's and Women's National Teams.
The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center hosted its first public major tournament since opening in May, welcoming the 2026 IFCPF Cerebral Palsy World Cup, where the CP Women's National Team captured gold and the CP Men's National Team earned silver. Ahead of the competition, GOAL published a feature on our CP athletes' journeys to competing for World Cups on home soil. Meanwhile, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Power National Team claimed third place at the 2026 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup.
Five World Cup competitions, three podium finishes and plenty of reason to celebrate the talent, dedication and determination across all our National Teams.
CP WNT Wins IFCPF World Cup
The U.S. Women's Cerebral Palsy National Team Were Crowned 2026 IFCPF World Cup Champions After 3-2 Comeback Win Over Australia in Final
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CP MNT Finishes Second in IFCPF World Cup – Best Finish in Program History
The U.S. Men's Cerebral Palsy (CP) National Team Finished Second at the 2026 IFCPF World Cup After 2-1 Loss to England in Final
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Power NT Earns Bronze at Powerchair Football World Cup
The U.S. Power Soccer National Team Finished Third at the 2026 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup After a 2-1 Comeback Win Against Argentina in the Third-Place Match
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USMNT Wins All Four Fall International Matches and 13 Players Earn Debuts
The U.S. Men's National Team Completed a Perfect Fall Window with Four Victories Against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada to Begin the 2030 FIFA World Cup Cycle with a Focus on Player Development
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USWNT First Time at National Training Center
The U.S. Women's National Team Held its First Training Camp at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center Ahead of Two Matches Against Spain
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USWNT Battles Against Reigning World Cup Champions
The U.S. Women's National Team Documented a 2-0 Loss and 2-2 Comeback Draw Against Spain in a Clash of Champions Before 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying
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U-20 WNT Ends 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Campaign in Round of 16
The U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team Fell to Brazil in a Penalty Kick Shootout in Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland
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U-17 WNT Falls to Korea DPR in 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Quarterfinal
The U.S. Under-17 Women's National Team Lost to Two-Time Defending Champion Korea DPR 3-0 in Quarterfinal of 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco
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U.S. Soccer
is Yours
Building a future for soccer in America means creating a game that more people feel connected to, invested in and proud to call their own. This quarter, that connection was on full display as the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams returned to the field for their first international matches following the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, drawing record crowds and viewership and demonstrating the continued excitement and momentum around our national teams. U.S. Soccer also took important steps to strengthen the broader soccer landscape. We announced the launch of Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup, a first-of-its-kind tournament that will bring together women's soccer teams from across the country to crown a singular national champion. We also introduced the national rollout of R90+ to create a more supported and accessible development pathway for referees.
This sense of shared ownership is also reflected in the growing investment and engagement across our soccer community. The Innovate to Grow (ITG) Grant Program received 86 applications for its 2026-27 funding cycle, the most in the program's history, demonstrating the appetite for new ideas and locally driven solutions that move the game forward. Together, these efforts showcase that it takes all of us working together to grow the game.
U.S. Soccer Hosts October Member Meetings
U.S. Soccer Hosted Member Meetings at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center to Discuss Departmental Priorities, Share Updates and Identify Opportunities for Continued Collaboration
Senior Team Fall Matches Break Records
The U.S. Men's and Women's National Team Fall International Matches Drew Record Crowds and Viewership in the First Matches Post 2026 World Cup
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Launch of Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup
U.S. Soccer Announced the Launch of the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup to Unite Women's Soccer in Pursuit of a Singular National Champion
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North Carolina Adult Soccer Association Hosts 13th Annual Celebrate the Tatas Tournament During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
North Carolina Adult Soccer Association Saw Record Participation, Fundraising and Community Support at the 14th Annual Celebrate the Tatas Tournament During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Nationwide Introduction of R90+
U.S. Soccer Announced the National Rollout of New Referee Development Program, R90+
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Innovate to Grow Program Receives 62% More Applications
Innovate to Grow (ITG) Grant Program Received 86 Applications for the 2026-27 Funding Cycle, the Highest Number in Program History
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St. Louis CITY SC Defeat Columbus Crew to Win 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
St. Louis CITY SC Earned Its First-Ever Trophy After Winning in Penalty Kick Shootout at the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final in Columbus
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Club Technical Leaders Kick Off 2026-27 Course
Newest Cohort of Student Club Technical Leaders Gathered at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center from Sept. 14-18 for First In-Person Meeting
Generational Ambition 3
U.S. Soccer
Everywhere
Making soccer the #1 played sport in every American community means creating more opportunities to play, strengthening the environments that support players and bringing more people into the game. This quarter, we advanced that vision on several fronts.
Through Soccer Forward, we brought Soccer at Schools training to Los Angeles and New York City, the two largest public school districts in the country, helping expand access to the game where kids already are. The Kang Women's Institute continued to move the girls' and women's game forward with the launch of the herLENS Research Consortium, a free herLENS Starter Kit and herLENS Conference 2026, bringing together research, education and practical tools to better understand and support female players.
We also continued advancing our Pathways work to make soccer easier to access, navigate and stay connected to throughout a player's journey. As highlighted in recent USA TODAY coverage, this means widening the pool of players who have opportunities to be seen and developed, recognizing that talent emerges at different ages and in different environments and creating a more connected system that gives every player a chance to find the right path. We strengthened the partnerships and relationships that will help make this possible, including a multi-year renewal of Volkswagen of America's presenting partnership, representing increased investment in U.S. Soccer, and Beyond the 90: U.S. Soccer Summit 2026, which brought together more than 700 leaders, partners and stakeholders to share ideas and shape the future of the sport. Together, these efforts reflect our commitment to making soccer more accessible, affordable and deeply connected to communities across the country.
KWI Launches herLENS Starter Kit
The Kang Women's Institute Introduces Free herLENS Starter Kit to Build Knowledge in Engaging and Supporting Female Players with Female-Specific Research
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United Adaptive Soccer Association Hosts 4th Annual National Adaptive Soccer Camp
United Adaptive Soccer Association Brings Together Athletes, Coaches, Referees, Volunteers and Adaptive Soccer Organizations to Help Make Adaptive Soccer Easier to Find, Join and Grow at the 4th Annual National Adaptive Soccer Camp
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NWSL Hires Senior Director of Pathways and Development
NWSL Hires Meghan Frey as Senior Director of Pathways and Development to Lead League's Strategy to Strengthen the Pathways for Prospective Players and Coaches into the Professional Game
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Soccer Forward Delivers Bicoastal Activations
Soccer Forward Foundation Hosted Multiple Soccer at Schools Trainings in Los Angeles and New York City, the Two Largest Public School Districts in the Country
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USA Deaf Soccer Association Hosts Youth Development Camp at National Training Center
USA Deaf Soccer Association Welcomed 33 d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Players from 17 States to its Youth Development Camp at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center
KWI Launches herLENS Research Consortium
U.S. Soccer's Kang Women's Institute Announced the Launch of the herLENS Research Consortium to Close Critical Research Gaps in Women's Soccer
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U.S. Soccer and Volkswagen Renew Presenting Partnership
U.S. Soccer and Volkswagen of America Announced a Multi-Year Renewal of Their Presenting Partnership That Increases Volkswagen's Investment in U.S. Soccer
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USDFA Camp for Female Athletes with Dwarfism
The United States Dwarf Futbol Association Hosted a Team Sports Camp for Female Athletes with Dwarfism with the Support of U.S. Soccer's Innovate to Grow Initiative
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herLENS Conference 2026 Applies Female Lens to Girls' and Women's Soccer
U.S. Soccer Hosted herLENS Conference 2026, a Program Dedicated to Advancing the Girls' and Women's Game by Applying a Genuinely Female Lens to the Player, the Game and the Environment
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Beyond the 90 Summit Welcomes 700 Attendees
Beyond the 90: U.S. Soccer Summit 2026 Brought Together Over 700 Leaders, Partners and Stakeholders from Across the Soccer Landscape to Discuss the Future of Our Sport in the United States