Previously the president of ENYSSA, Sal Rapaglia has recently passed away at age 84. More details about Sal’s history and impact with USASA can be found here.    Here are the details regarding the services:   The wake is being held at Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home 7447 Amboy Road Staten Island, NY 10307 Friday 2-5pm, and […]

The Grannies International Football Tournament, or GIFT, was held in Tzaneen, South Africa, and our very own New England Breakers (known at Veterans Cup as the Baystate Breakers) competed on behalf of the United States. Seven countries (Togo, United States, Kenya, France, South Africa, Mozambique, and Zambia) were represented at this second edition of the […]

  There were 3 USASA-affiliated teams that advanced to the second round of the US Open Cup. Here’s how it went:   El Farolito (NPSL) vs. Monterey Bay FC (4/1) Early in the match, Monterey Bay FC came out strong with offensive attempts and defensive denials. They even took a first-half 1-0 lead, but that […]

In this year’s Open Cup, 13 different USASA-affiliated teams competed in the first round. Here’s a breakdown of each first round match.   New York Shockers (NPSL) vs. Hartford Athletic (3/18) Heading into the match with a small bench, the New York Shockers had a hard fight ahead as they faced off with Hartford Athletic. […]

Hank Steinbrecher, a prominent face in the adult soccer landscape, has passed away on Tuesday, March 25th at age 77.   Bruce Bode – Executive Director, USASA: “I’ll remember Hank for his kindness and generosity. He graciously offered his counsel to me when I joined USASA. The number of  people he touched, both inside and […]

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 […]

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 […]

The winner of the title of National Amateur Cup Champion is the top distinction that an elite amateur soccer club can earn in the United States. We’re pleased to celebrate 100 years of amateur soccer in the United States with this prestigious tournament. It is a testament to the longevity and growing popularity of the […]

The amateur adult athlete doesn’t get paid to play. Ironically, most actually pay to play sports as adults. Quite simply, amateur adult athletes play for love of the sport and the camaraderie of a team. The common thread that ties amateur and professional adult athletes together is sport. However, this article will highlight the unabashedly […]

With women fresh off state cup title, president John Hall hopes to increase local awareness about club By Eddie Carifio Since its founding in 2017, the DeKalb County United soccer club has been looking to elevate itself in the community. This week, president John Hall said the club is making a big splash in that […]

National Amateur Cup tells the story of the beautiful game. by Dan Vaughn Soccer America Confidential July 22, 2024   In a country as young as the United States, 100 years is a long time.    In 1924, the National Amateur Cup final was played for the first time, crowning a champion of American amateur […]

The United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) is proud to announce the inductees for the 2024 USASA Hall of Fame. This year’s distinguished inductees – Rob LaVielle, Fritz Marth, and Cezar Wasecki-Wislocki have made significant contributions to the sport of soccer at both the local and national levels. Their dedication, leadership, and passion for the […]

First Round Complete Final 8 Set for 28 April (15 April) The final match of the first round of our Amateur Cup qualifiers ended with Christos FC of Maryland outlasting the Alexandria Reds of National Premier Soccer League in penalty rounds after a 1:1 draw. This game was rescheduled after a communication gaffe saw their […]

Sixteen Teams Battle For Region Title (5 April) Founded in 1923 as the National Amateur Challenge Cup in response to the growing number of teams entering the National Challenge Cup (Open Cup), the first tournament was not completed due to inclement weather. In 1924, the first side to hoist the inaugural cup was Philly powerhouse, Fleisher […]

USASA Adult Soccer Fest Kicks Off In Beautiful Greensboro, NC This July. Formerly, Veterans Cup, Adult Soccer Fest Is The Ultimate Soccer experience For Men & Women From Ages 30 To Over 75. Don’t Miss The unparalleled Fun, Camaraderie, And Competitive Adult Games Of The Summer.

It Is With Profound Sadness That We At The USASA Bid Farewell To Joe (Giuseppe) Barone, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother And Esteemed Past Npsl League Chairman, Who Passed Away Yesterday At Age 57. It is with profound sadness that we at the USASA bid farewell to Joe (Giuseppe) Barone, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother […]

TOMORROW: Watch some terrific #adultsoccer-the 2024 ENYSSA Manning Cup Final on New Logical Sports…for the Premier Cup of Eastern New York Soccer, contested between 2 of the most historic clubs in NYC. https://www.enyssa.org #usopencup #epslsoccer #protagonistsoccer

USASA Region 1 match for Eastern NY amateur championship starts April 7: Pancyprians will host @HobokenFC1912; Greek Americans to visit @providencecity_. https://x.com/USASARegion1/status/1766497253806448966… #amateursoccer #adultsoccer #USASAsoccer

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Do you play amateur adult soccer? USASA leagues provide the highest quality competition, at every level-like this champ, Southern States Soccer Club of the Gulf Coast Premier League. Use this app to find a team near you https://www.usadultsoccer.com/…/949796-member… #premierleague #USadultsoccer #USASA

Likely the oldest soccer competition in the U.S., the National Amateur Cup tournament is celebrating it’s 100th year in 2024. Cup championship starts in July, 2024. So register your team to compete! https://www.usadultsoccer.com/amateurcup #amateurcup #amateuradultsoccer #adultsoccer

Bob Kepner And Sal Rapaglia Have Been Nominated For Life Membership In The U.S. Soccer Federation, Which Is The Highest Honor Awarded By The National Council And Given To Individuals Who Have Made Significant Contributions In Promoting Soccer In The United States.# BOB KEPNER Kepner served as the U.S. Soccer Chairman of Credentials Committee from […]

Joslynn Bigelow won this year’s Carla Overbeck Leadership Award for her impactful work in the United States’ broad landscape of disability soccer with TOPSoccer- an adaptive soccer program for athletes with intellectual, developmental or physical disabilities. She serves as a TOPSoccer coach in her home state of Oregon, is the director for two local TOPSoccer […]

A CENTURY OF PASSION, UNITY, AND EXCELLENCE IN CHICAGO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 100th Anniversary of National Amateur Cup Soccer Tournament: A Century of Passion, Unity, and Excellence in Chicago Chicago, Illinois — December 11, 2023 — Soccer enthusiasts from across the nation are eagerly anticipating the historic 100th anniversary of the National Amateur Cup soccer tournament, […]

The National Amateur Cup, one of the nation’s oldest soccer tournaments, named its 2022 champion August 7 in Milwaukee, WI. Region II champion Bavarian United defeated Region I champion NOVA FC 1-0  to claim the Fritz Marth Trophy. The competition featured the four USASA Regional champions from this year: Region 1 – NOVA FC Region 2 […]

FINALS TO DETERMINE WHO ADVANCES TO NATIONALS. The Region I cup finals are this weekend at the Ukrainian American Sports Center in Horsham, Pennsylvania. Six titles are up for grab as a cumulation state and Region qualifiers that started as early as last September. The winners will go on to represent the Region in their respective […]

SEVEN CHAMPIONS TO BE CROWNED Region I will once again be hosted at the Ukrainian American Sports Center in Horsham, Pennsylvania with 19 sides competing for seven titles. Along with the five men finals, the weekend includes tournaments for the Women’s and Under-23 Championships. Some teams started their journey to the finals as early as last […]

LAST SET OF QUALIFIERS THIS WEEKEND. The Region is down to its final weekend of qualifiers with half of its slates set for next month’s finals that will be played at the Ukrainian American Sport Center in Horsham and the Vereinigung Erzgebirge Club in Warminster. This weekend we will find out who will play for […]

AMATEUR & OVER-40 CUPS QUARTERFINALS It will be a Super Cup weekend as we play the quarterfinals of the Amateur and Over-40 Cups throughout the Region. The Amateur Cup features the 2019 champion Newtown Pride FC of Connecticut hosting 6-time Open Cup champion NY Pancyprian Freedoms of Eastern New York. The victor of that match […]

REGION I GOES INTO ITS NEXT ROUND OF PLAY WITH O-30 MATCHES. We resume our cup season this weekend with three quarterfinal games in the Gerhard Mengel Cup, the Over-30 Championship. One match was played two weeks ago with the NY Greek American of Eastern New York defeating Safira FC of Massachusetts 3:1. They await the winner […]

THREE MATCHES START THE NEW SEASON. The 2023 cup season gets on its way with three matches opening the qualifiers on 2 April: Amateur, Werner Fricker and Gerhard Mengel Cups. In the Amateur Cup, we have a first round contest featuring West Chester United of Eastern Pennsylvania hosting Albion SC of Delaware 2:00 at Delacey […]