U.S. Soccer Adult Council and Elite Soccer Fund Announce Nominees for 2025 National Amateur Awards
ATLANTA, GA — The U.S. Soccer Adult Council, in collaboration with the Elite Soccer Fund, today announced the official nominees for the 2025 National Amateur Awards, recognizing excellence across the highest levels of adult amateur soccer in the United States.
The awards honor achievement in four categories: Best Amateur Men’s Team, Best Amateur Women’s Team, Best Amateur Men’s Club, and Best Amateur Women’s Club. Nominees reflect competitive excellence, organizational leadership, community impact, and sustained contributions to the amateur game.
Winners will be announced and presented on Friday February 20th at The Adult National Council Meeting during the U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting, to be held in Atlanta, Georgia.
“For the first time in US Soccer History, the Adult Council is honored to recognize the top Amateur Leagues and Clubs in both men and women’s adult soccer. The elite soccer clubs have become a big focus of the Adult Council and we are proud to announce the winners at the Adult Council Meeting to be held in conjunction with US Soccer’s Annual Meeting in Atlanta later this month.”
– John Motta, Chair of the Adult Council
“The nominees reflect the extraordinary quality and passion of Elite Adult Amateur Soccer in the United States. The Elite Soccer Fund is committed to seeking contributions that will support elite teams, their leagues, and competitions.”
– Richard Groff, Chair of the Elite Soccer Fund
Best Amateur Men’s Team – Nominees
- El Farolito – San Francisco, California
- Hickory FC – Hickory, North Carolina
- Houston Regals – Houston, Texas
- Metropolitan Oval Academy – Queens, New York
- Tennessee Tempo – Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Vermont Green FC – Burlington, Vermont
- West Chester United – West Chester, Pennsylvania
Best Amateur Women’s Team – Nominees
- Edgewater Castle FC – Chicago, Illinois
- Pan World Elite – Utah
- Sporting CT – Middletown, Connecticut
- Utah United – Utah
Best Amateur Men’s Club – Nominees
- Asheville City SC – Asheville, North Carolina
- Ballard FC – Seattle, Washington
- Bellevue Athletic – Bellevue, Washington
- El Farolito – San Francisco, California
- FC Motown – Morristown, New Jersey
- Flint City Bucks – Flint, Michigan
- Hickory FC – Hickory, North Carolina
- Lionsbridge FC – Newport News, Virginia
- Vermont Green FC – Burlington, Vermont
- West Chester United – West Chester, Pennsylvania
Best Amateur Women’s Club – Nominees
- Annapolis Lady Blues – Annapolis, Maryland
- Minnesota Aurora FC – Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota
- NC Courage U23 – Cary, North Carolina
- New England Mutiny – Ludlow, Massachusetts
- Richmond Ivy – Richmond, Virginia
- Sacramento Storm – Sacramento, California
- Sporting CT – Middletown, Connecticut
About the U.S. Soccer Adult Council
The U.S. Soccer Adult Council is standing council of the United States Soccer Federation responsible for governance, policy, and strategic leadership of adult amateur soccer nationwide. The Council represents adult players, leagues, and clubs, and works to grow, protect, and elevate the adult amateur game across all levels of competition.
About the Elite Soccer Fund
The Elite Soccer Fund is a U.S. Soccer-affiliated 501(c)(3) charitable organization created to further and support the highest level of adult amateur soccer in the United States. The Fund provides resources, recognition, and strategic investment to promote excellence, sustainability, and opportunity within the elite amateur ecosystem.
Media Contact:
U.S. Soccer Adult Council – Chair John Motta
Email: soccerjpm@aol.com
Elite Soccer Fund – Chair Richard Groff
Email: rgroffusasa@gmail.com
