Jim Sadowski Elected USASA President
USASA SOCCER ELECTS JIM SADOWSKI NATIONAL PRESIDENT AT ITS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
(Chicago, IL) Jim Sadowski was elected President of the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) at its Annual General Meeting in Dallas, Texas, this past weekend. The USASA is the preeminent adult amateur soccer organization in the U.S. with a membership of 70 member organizations including national and multi-state leagues, affiliate member organizations and state associations, including over 220,000 players. Sadowski will begin a 2-year term, starting immediately. Sadowski succeeds John Motta who had been President of USASA for the last 10 years.
Said, Sadowski, “With courage, belief and commitment, we can take advantage of the tremendous opportunities that lie ahead, including membership growth, diversity, addressing the referee shortage and other goals. Already, Sadowski is spearheading a 5-year planning effort and strategic business plan, for USASA. He observes, “Planning is never enough. We must execute to achieve our goals.”
Sadowski enjoys an active and diverse career in soccer. He has been on the board of the USASA since 2023, as well as serving on its governance committee and numerous other positions. He was President of the Metropolitan DC/Virginia Soccer Association and inducted into the Virginia-DC Soccer Hall of Fame in 2018. He also founded the Capital Coed Soccer League and oversaw its growth from 8 teams to over 36 teams. Sadowski is currently a Grade 8 referee having officiated at over 600 matches, and is currently a USSF referee.
Sadowski is also an attorney/Partner of the law firm, Greenstein DeLorme & Luchs, where he has worked since 1982. He received his Juris Doctor degree from The Columbus School of Law at Catholic University. Jim has a Bachelor’s Degree from George Washington, where he played varsity soccer, as a walk on, from 1985-1987. He was also captain of the Arlington Tigers and GWU Colonials competitive men’s teams, from 1986-1999. Jim played and served as manager for the Mall Rats Coed team from 1994-2009.
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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. It is a member association with nearly 70 member organizations including national and multi-state leagues, affiliate member organizations and state associations, including over 220,000 players. 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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Phone: 630-614-1280
