USASA Soccer Hall of Fame Release – United States Adult Soccer Association

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
USASA SOCCER HALL OF FAME INDUCTS 3 AT ITS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) GALA

(Chicago, IL) American adult soccer luminaries, Rob LaVielle, Fritz Marth, and Cezar Wasecki-Wislocki, will be inducted into the USASA Soccer Hall of Fame during tonight’s AGM gala in Frisco, Texas, according to Bruce Bode, Executive Director of the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), the preeminent adult amateur soccer federation in the U.S. with its membership of fifty-four state associations and over 220,000 players. Said Bode, “We celebrate our 2024 Hall of Fame inductees for their leadership and direct impact on the significant growth in participation and fandom of adult amateur soccer in the United States. Their energy and love of the game has helped enhance soccer’s presence and made it accessible to more people, at every level, than ever before.”

The three inductees are honored for their significant accomplishments and contributions to the sport of soccer in the United States:

Rob LaVielle:
LaVielle’s work was invaluable to the growth of adult amateur soccer in Florida during his time as Florida State Soccer League President and Florida State Soccer Association President. Not only did adult participation and referee development dramatically improve under his leadership, he was able to foster a soccer environment that lead amateur side Kickers FC to capture three National Amateur Cup trophies and the 1989 US Open Cup title. On the national stage, LaVielle was a invaluable presence as USASA Region III Director and USSF Adult Council Commissioner, helping provide more socceropportunities nationwide.

Fritz Marth:
Player, coach, referee, administrator, team owner, Fritz Marth was born into a soccer-loving German immigrant family – in fact the Fitz Marth USASA Amateur Cup, now in its hundredth year was named for his father. Marth became the manager/coach of Hoboken FC’s Men’s Reserve Team and then served on Hoboken FC’s Board of Directors and as a Trustee of the Cosmopolitan Soccer League. Nationally, he was appointed Regional Cups Commissioner for USASA Region I, Regional Deputy Director and Regional Director, serving eight years on the USASA National Board of Directors. In 2024, he was re-elected to an unprecedented seventh term as an Adult Commissioner and elected to the United States Soccer Federation’s Board of Directors.

Cezar Wasecki-Wislocki:
A dedicated player from a young age, Wasecki-Wislocki would join the Bay State Soccer League after graduating from Boston University. He would eventually ascend to the role of league president and beyond that, President of the Massachusetts Adult Soccer Association. Under Wasecki-Wislocki, membership rose by 20% and MASS became the second-largest adult soccer association in the nation. Nationally, Wasecki-Wiscoki successfully oversaw Region 1 tournament operations and the prestigious Veteran’s Cup at SoccerFest in his role on the USASA Board of Directors.

The USASA Hall of Fame was established in 2006 to honor individuals who significantly contributed to the growth of adult amateur soccer in the United States. For a complete list of all members of the USASA Hall of Fame, visit: https://usadultsoccer.com/usasa-hall-of-fame/
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ABOUT USASA
The United States Adult Soccer Association is the national association for adult amateur soccer in the United States. Established in 1982, USASA oversees a wide range of adult soccer programs, leagues, and competitions, providing opportunities for players of varying skill levels to engage in the sport. Through its fifty-four state associations, with over 220,000 players and national leagues, USASA promotes the growth and development of adult amateur soccer at both the recreational and competitive levels. USASA is a member of the United States Soccer Federation and plays a vital role in advancing adult soccer in the
United States.

United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA)
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