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 as an effort to support and connect soccer communities nationwide. 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 every level. USASA is a member of the United States Soccer Federation and plays a vital role in advancing adult soccer in the United States by focusing on maximizing the adult soccer experience.
Mission & Vision
Values & Principles
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) is the National Governing Body for soccer in the United States, as recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. The USSF is organized into four general areas of soccer: a Youth Council, Adult Council, and Professional Council, as well as an Athlete’s Advisory Council. To join the Adult or Youth Council, an organization must qualify as a USSF “National Organization,” which means an organization offering programs in at least 26 states with a membership of at least 200 thousand. USASA is the only member of the USSF Adult Council. The United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) are the members of the Youth Council. Major League Soccer, and the USL 1st division are members of the Professional Council.
The USASA is administered from the national office in Chicago, IL. The office is staffed by the USASA Executive Director, an Events, Competitions and Special Projects Director, Member Engagement & Communication Director, National Amateur Cup & Competitions Manager, Graphics and Design Manager and a Social Media Manager.
The USASA is divided into four regions. Each region elects four officers for two-year terms to lead a regional council comprised of representatives of each of the member State Associations. Certain national programs such as the National Amateur Cup, progress from the state level to regional level. Therefore, the regional council is empowered to conduct these competitions and programs for the USASA.
USASA’s governing board is its Executive Committee, comprised of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, four Regional Directors, two At-Large Members and one Independent Director. The President and Vice President are also members of the National Board of Directors of USSF. The USASA Executive Committee meets roughly every two to three months, often concurrently with national events.
USASA is comprised of 54 State Associations, who handle registration of players, teams, leagues, and referees. The number of State Associations exceeds the number of states as a result of split State Associations in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio.
In addition to State Association members, USASA rules provide for National Leagues and Affiliates as members of USASA. USASA National Leagues must have a minimum of thirty-six (36) teams. The teams must be located among all four (4) time zones of the continental United States (Eastern, Central, Mountain & Pacific) and must have a minimum season length of three (3) months. The USASA currently has one men’s national league, the National Premier Soccer League, and two national women’s leagues, the Women’s Premier Soccer League and the UWS. USASA Affiliates are organizations that independently conduct recreational competitions involving teams from several State Associations and is subject to the requirements and responsibilities established by USASA Policy. USASA currently has 4 Affiliates: AYSO, Beer City Cup, SAY Soccer, and US Club Soccer.