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Februray 5th 2010
USA Deaf Soccer announces new board members. Click to view the new board members.
October 31, 2009 - WNT
Liza Offreda and Katherine Ward scored goals good enough to grace any final... More...
September 14, 2009 - WNT
USA Women Win Gold!!!
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September 13, 2009 - WNT
USA Women will face Germany in the finals for the Gold Medal
September 12, 2009 - MNT
Argentina elbows US to win 2-0 More...
September 11, 2009 - WNT
Women Beat Great Britain, will play for gold medal

Volunteer

USA Deaf Soccer is looking for volunteers to help with scouting and recruiting of players for the next USA Deaf teams. If you are interested in becoming a scout/recruiter, please contact Mark Sorokin for more details on how you can help out.

Join the Team

Generally, the men's squad plays at a level equal to that of a strong NCAA Division 2 team. Players who will be successful with the Men's Team typically have club and/or college soccer background.

The women are the reining 2005 and 2009 Deaflympics Gold Medal winners.

There is no age minimum or maximum requirement. The ages of players selected to the squad range from as young as 15 to as old as 38, with the average age being approximately 23 to 26.

  • If you are interested in trying out for the Men's Squad, please contact the men's representative Mike Hansen.
  • If you are interested in trying out for the Women's Squad please contact the women's representative Felicia Schroeder.

Deafness in Soccer

Deafness is a hidden 'disability'. In sports such as soccer, players face certain hidden disadvantages, such as not being able to hear their coach's instructions during a game, a referee's decision or the roar of the crowd. Because deaf soccer players compete regularly against their hearing peers, these aspects of the game taken for granted, can make a difference during the course of a match.

Under international criteria, to be eligible to compete in deaf soccer competitions, players must have an average hearing loss of 55 Decibels or more in the best ear. All players competing in deaf matches must remove all hearing aids before playing which creates another obstacle to overcome, balance - another important advantage for a hearing player.

Become a Sponsor

Want to be a sponsor for the USA Deaf Soccer Teams? Please email USA Deaf Soccer President Ken Noll to seek information on how you can sponsor the team and support them.

Donate to USA Deaf Soccer

Want to make a donation to USA Deaf Soccer? Click here to find out how! We thank you for your help and your donations!