U.S. Amputee Soccer Names 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Roster, Launches Fundraiser for Mexico

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The American Amputee Soccer Association is proud to announce the official roster of players who will represent the United States in the 2026 Amputee Soccer World Cup Qualifiers, to be held in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, from July 5–12, 2025.

This marks a critical step on the road to the Amputee Soccer World Cup, bringing together top talent from across the nation to compete at the highest level. A total of eight nations will compete for one of only three coveted North and Central American spots slated for the 2026 Amputee Soccer World Cup. Teams from the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala, and Panama will go head to head at Qualifiers.

“We are incredibly excited about this roster. These athletes have trained, sacrificed, and pushed themselves to the limit for this moment,” said Jason Fiscina, Head Coach of the U.S. Amputee Soccer National Team. “We’re heading to Mexico with confidence, pride, and a deep belief in what this group can achieve.”

“We’re not just playing for ourselves—we’re playing for every American living with limb loss or limb difference who dreams big and never quits,” said Nico Calabria, Team Captain. “This team is ready.”

The tournament will be hosted in San Juan de los Lagos, a city known for its rich culture and passionate football fans. San Juan de los Lagos hosted the 2018 edition of the Amputee Soccer World Cup.

The team needs your help in rallying support for this incredible group of athletes who represent the true spirit of determination, resilience, and national pride. As they prepare for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, your donation will directly support travel, equipment, housing and medical – essentials that allow the team to compete at the highest level. Donations can be made through the team's official fundraising page.

Official Roster – U.S. National Men's Amputee Soccer Team:

Goalkeepers: Travis Oliva (Texas)

Cory Laycock (New Hampshire)

Ermin Omerovic (Illinois)

Field Players:

Carlos Ayala (New York)

Jovan Booker (New York)

Capt. Nico Calabria (Massachusetts)

Melvin Coleman (Illinois)

Vincent Fischer (Massachusetts)

Capt. Keith Mann (Pennsylvania)

Andrew Paine (Illinois)

Kayde Palmer (New Jersey)

Kavi Pandya (Texas)

Musabwa Nzirimwo (New York)

Jordan Obernesser (Colorado)

Vasu Sojitra (Montana)

Alternates:

Kamal Ismail (Massachusetts)

David Lockwood (Georgia)

Thomas Reff (New York)

Mauricio Trejo (Illinois)

Coaching & Support Staff:

Head Coach: Jason Fiscina (New York)

Assistant Coach: Israel Sanchez (California)

Assistant Coach: Fabian Soldevilla (Texas)

Assistant Coach: Jim Franks (New York)

Goalkeeping Coach: Paige Palazzolo (New York )

Player Performance Analyst : Sebastian Montenegro (New York)

Athletic Trainer: Craig Burke (New York)

Massage Therapist: Angela Eusery (Texas)