2025 Year in Review: A Landmark Journey for U.S. Amputee Soccer

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Building on the momentum of the U.S. Women’s National Team’s incredible silver medal performance in late 2024, 2025 became a defining year for the Men’s National Team. After a grueling qualifying tournament where they secured a second-place finish, the men officially punched their ticket to the 2026 Amputee Soccer World Cup. Individual excellence shone bright as Musabwa Nzirimwo earned the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer. This spirit of excellence extended to the 2025 "ADAPT and THRIVE" camp hosted by U.S. Soccer, where we celebrated the skill and spirit of players from across the disability spectrum.

The domestic game reached new heights with the success of the third annual U.S. Cup. As our marquee event, it continues to expand in scale, bringing in more athletes, teams, and sponsors than ever before. Miami successfully defended their title to win the championship for the second year in a row, while history was made with our first-ever all-women’s matchup. The tournament also featured the Bionic Project All-Star game and a massive youth camp, proving that the foundation of our sport is stronger than ever.

Beyond the major tournaments, 2025 was a year of community and connection. We partnered with Move United and Boeing to host a specialized amputee soccer clinic for veterans, and saw regional teams across the U.S. building their own foundations through local clinics.

Looking ahead to 2026, our eyes are on the 24-nation World Cup championship. We are also committed to securing international fixtures for our women’s team and expanding our youth programs nationwide. We are deeply grateful to the athletes, staff, and fans who make this mission possible.