The United States Soccer Federation (USSF), commonly referred to as U.S. Soccer, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, the federation is a full member of FIFA and governs American soccer at the international, professional, and amateur levels, including: the men's and women's national teams, Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer League, youth organizations, beach soccer, futsal, Paralympic, and deaf national teams. U.S. Soccer sanctions referees and soccer tournaments for most soccer leagues in the United States. The U.S. Soccer Federation also administers and operates the U.S. Open Cup and the SheBelieves Cup.
The United States U-20 men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. The highest level of competition in which the team competes is the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every two years.
Tobin Powell Heath is an American professional soccer player, entrepreneur, and artist. Playing primarily as a forward and midfielder for the United States national team, she won gold at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, and 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup as well as silver at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. She was described as "perhaps the USA's most skillful player" by the United States Soccer Federation, and was named U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year in 2016 and U.S. Soccer Young Female Athlete of the Year in 2009.
Alexandra Morgan Carrasco is an American professional soccer player who plays as a striker. She is the captain of San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the highest division of women's professional soccer in the United States, and the United States women's national soccer team. She co-captained the United States women's national soccer team with Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe from 2018 to 2020.
The United States U-20 women's national soccer team is a youth soccer team operated under the auspices of U.S. Soccer. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior women's national team. The team most recently appeared in the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in France, where they failed to progress from the group stage for the first time in the competition's history. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, which is the top competition for this age group.
Rebecca Elizabeth Sauerbrunn is an American professional soccer player for Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the highest division of women's professional soccer in the United States. Since 2021, Sauerbrunn is the captain of the United States women's national soccer team. She previously captained Utah Royals FC and, from 2016 to 2018, co-captained the national team with Carli Lloyd.
Lindsey Michelle Horan is an American professional women's soccer player for French club Lyon in Division 1 Féminine, and Captain for the United States women's national soccer team.
Emily Ann Sonnett is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for National Women's Soccer League club NJ/NY Gotham FC and the United States women's national team.
Sophia Olivia Smith is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. She played collegiate soccer for Stanford University, helping the Cardinal win the national championship in 2019. Smith was the #1 overall pick in the 2020 NWSL College Draft.
Caroline Elizabeth Flynn is an American soccer midfielder.
Savannah Brooke Jordan is an American retired soccer forward who last played for the Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She also played for Glasgow City in the Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) and Portland Thorns FC in the NWSL. Jordan played collegiate soccer for the Florida Gators women's soccer team and was the first player in the history of the Southeastern Conference to be named SEC Offensive Player of the Year as a freshman. Jordan has a background in martial arts and is a three-time U.S. Junior Olympic gold medalist in sparring.
The United States U-15 boys national soccer team represents the United States in tournaments and friendly matches at the under-15 level. They have appeared in two CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championships, in 2017 and 2019.
Olufolasade "Sade" Ayomide Danielle Adamolekun is a professional footballer who plays as a forward or a midfielder for USC Trojans. Born in the United States, she represents Jamaica internationally.
Madison Pogarch is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Utah Royals of the National Women's Soccer League. She played college soccer at Central Michigan University and Rutgers University.
Morgan Victoria Weaver is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Portland Thorns FC.
Joshua Liam Wynder is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for Liga Portugal 2 club Benfica B.
Owen Michael Wolff is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Austin FC.
The United States U-19 men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation.
Samantha Grace Coffey is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League and for the United States national team.
Summer Faith Yates is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Internationally she has represented the United States at multiple youth levels.
