United States men's national beach soccer team

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United States
Association United States Soccer Federation
Confederation CONCACAF
Head coachIan Carry [1]
Captain Nick Perera [2]
FIFA code USA
BSWW ranking 12
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First colors
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Second colors
Biggest win
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 14–1 Bonaire  Flag of Bonaire.svg
(Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; May 13, 2019)
Biggest defeat
Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg 14–1 Flag of the United States.svg  United States
(Espinho, Portugal; July 26, 2014)
World Cup
Appearances7 (first in 2005 )
Best resultSilver medal icon.svg Runners-up (1995)
CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship
Appearances10 (first in 2006 )
Best resultGold medal icon.svgChampions (2006, 2013, 2023)

The United States men's national beach soccer team represents the United States in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the USSF, the governing body for soccer in the United States.

Contents

History

Early years

The sport of beach soccer originated in Brazil, where locals played soccer on the beaches for recreation. In 1992, the United States created official rules and a national team for the South American sport, which led other countries to do the same. Then in 1993, the United States held the first ever professional beach soccer event, which included national teams from Brazil, Argentina, and Italy. A year later in 1994, the U.S. team competed in the first ever Beach Soccer World Championship tournament in Brazil. The U.S. team competed in World Championships again in 1995 and 1997.

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup era

The sport of beach soccer, and the United States national beach soccer team, became a recognized part of FIFA – the main international governing body of soccer – in 2005, in which CONCACAF – the Confederation of North & Central America and Caribbean Association Football – became the officiating body for qualifying tournaments. The U.S. national beach soccer team went on to compete in FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup tournaments from 2005 through 2013 against some of the 98 total national teams from all around the world.

In 2005, the U.S. team made it to the World Cup in Brazil. In the group stages, they were unable to win either of their games, resulting in them not making it through to the playoffs.

In 2006, the men's national team won the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship and qualified for the FIFA World Cup, which was held in Brazil. Due to them only winning one game in the group stages, they did not qualify for the playoffs.

In 2007, the team made it to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil again. They ended up losing in the group stages and were unable to make it through to the playoffs.

In 2008, 2009, and 2010, the U.S. team fell in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championships and did not qualify for the World Cup. The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup changed to being held every other year, meaning the next opportunity for the U.S. to qualify would be in 2013.

In 2013, the men's national beach soccer team won the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship and qualified for the World Cup which was held in Tahiti. They did not make it through the group stages and were out before the playoffs.

Anthony Chimienti is the U.S. all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup play with 9 goals, participating in 3 World Cups.

At the 2015 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship, the U.S. lost in the semifinals and did not qualify for the World Cup. In 2017, they lost in the quarterfinals and once again did not qualify for the World Cup.

At the 2019 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship, the U.S. lost in the finals, but their 2nd-place finish qualified them for the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win  Draw  Lose  Fixture

2021

August 19, 2021 (2021-08-19) FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup GS Group A RFU  Russian Olympic Committee flag.png5–4Flag of the United States.svg  United States Moscow, Russia
20:30 UTC+3 Shkarin Soccerball shade.svg17'
Nikonorov Soccerball shade.svg12', 20'
Novikov Soccerball shade.svg21'
Makarov Soccerball shade.svg39'
Report (FIFA) Perea Soccerball shade.svg2', 32'
Canale Soccerball shade.svg15' (pen.), 25'
Stadium: Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium
August 21, 2021 (2021-08-21) FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup GS Group A Japan  Flag of Japan.svg4–3Flag of the United States.svg  United States Moscow, Russia
16:30 UTC+3 Okuyama Soccerball shade.svg4'
Ozu Soccerball shade.svg23'
Oba Soccerball shade.svg28' (pen.)
Yamauchi Soccerball shade.svg31'
Report (FIFA) Silveira Soccerball shade.svg3'
Canale Soccerball shade.svg29'
Perea Soccerball shade.svg34'
Stadium: Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 1,507
Referee: Aurélien Planchais-Godefroy (Tahiti)
August 23, 2021 (2021-08-23) FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup GS Group A United States  Flag of the United States.svg4–9Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay Moscow, Russia
16:30 UTC+3
Report (FIFA)
  • Morán Soccerball shade.svg3', 15', 20'
  • Carballo Soccerball shade.svg7', 21'
  • M. Medina Soccerball shade.svg23'
  • N. Medina Soccerball shade.svg25'
  • Cantero Soccerball shade.svg33'
  • V. Benitez Soccerball shade.svg36'
Stadium: Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 1,327
Referee: Vitalij Gomolko (Lithuania)

Coaching staff

Coaching Staff 2024
PositionName
Head coach

Ian Carry [1]

Assistant coach Flag of the United States.svg Ben Astorga [3]
Assistant coach Flag of the United States.svg Morgan Church
Strength and conditioning coach Flag of the United States.svg Daniel Wartner [3]

Farberhoff was previously the captain of the USA Beach Soccer team - leading them to three CONCACAF championship victories - before becoming Assistant Coach in 2016. [4] He was named head coach in 2020. [1]

Players

2024 squad

The following 12 players were named to the roster for the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. [5]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chris Toth
12 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Austin Collier
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Antonio Chavez
5 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nico Perea
6 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Cody Valcarcel
2 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Tanner Akol
No.Pos.NationPlayer
4 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ricardo Carvalho
11 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chris Albiston
7 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Andres Navas
8 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Conner Rezende
9 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alessandro Canale
10 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Gabriel Silveira

2023 October training camp squad

Sixteen players were selected for the training camp in Fort Lauderdale, FL in preparation for the International Cup scheduled for November 2023. [6] The Cup was to be held in Dubai, [7] but was postponed. [8] The camp was held from October 3 to October 8, 2023. [6]

The 12th FIFA Beach Soccer Cup was rescheduled for February 15 through February 25, 2024. [9]

Competitive record

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification (CONCACAF) record [lower-alpha 1]
YearRoundPosPldWW+LGFGAGDRoundPosPldWW+LGFGAGD
Flag of Brazil.svg 2005 Group Stage10th2002512–7Third place3rd53021923–4
Flag of Brazil.svg 2006 Group Stage12th31021420–6Champions1st43011710+7
Flag of Brazil.svg 2007 Group Stage13th31021620-4Champions1st44002315+8
Flag of France.svg 2008 did not qualifyThird place3rd31021310+3
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2009 Fourth place4th42021913+6
Flag of Italy.svg 2011 Third place3rd53112314+9
Flag of French Polynesia.svg 2013 Group stage10th31021314–1Champions1st54102811+17
Flag of Portugal.svg 2015 did not qualifyFourth place4th64022618+8
Flag of the Bahamas.svg 2017 Fifth place5th65013414+20
Flag of Paraguay.svg 2019 Group stage14th30031017–7Runners-up2nd65013815+23
Flag of Russia.svg 2021 Group stage16th30031118–7Runners-up2nd64023319+14
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2024 Group stage14th300379–2Champions1st66003710+16
Flag of Seychelles.svg 2025 to be determinedto be determined
Total0 titles7/1120301776110–343 titles12/136044214310187+112
  1. In 2005 and 2007 the qualification tournament was merged with CONMEBOL

CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship

CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship record
YearRoundPositionPldWW+LGFGAGD
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 2006 Champions1st43011710+7
Flag of Mexico.svg 2008 Third place3rd31021310+3
Flag of Mexico.svg 2009 Fourth place4th42021913+6
Flag of Mexico.svg 2010 Third place3rd53112314+9
Flag of the Bahamas.svg 2013 Champions1st54102811+17
Flag of El Salvador.svg 2015 Fourth place4th64022618+8
Flag of the Bahamas.svg 2017 Quarterfinals5th65013414+20
Flag of Mexico.svg 2019 Runners-up2nd64113815+23
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 2021 Runners-up2nd64023319+14
Flag of the Bahamas.svg 2023 Champions1st66003710+16
Total3 titles10/105136312268134+123

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