United States Soccer Federation

United States Soccer Federation

The United States Soccer Federation, often called U.S. Soccer, is a group that helps run all of soccer in the United States. It makes sure there are fair rules for games and helps choose referees for many leagues. U.S. Soccer is part of a big worldwide group called FIFA.

U.S. Soccer looks after many types of soccer. This includes professional leagues like Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League. It also supports young players, beach soccer, futsal, and teams for players with special needs like the Paralympic and deaf teams.

The main office and training center for U.S. Soccer is near Atlanta in the town of Fayetteville, Georgia. This group helps make soccer fun and available for everyone across America.

U.S. Soccer organizes big tournaments such as the U.S. Open Cup and the SheBelieves Cup. It also helps bring important soccer events to the United States, like the FIFA World Cup.

U.S. Soccer has many different groups that join together to help run soccer. These include groups for professional leagues, adult soccer, youth soccer, and special groups for people with disabilities. There are also state groups that work with U.S. Soccer to make soccer fun for everyone.