World-Class Amputee Soccer Hits the Nation’s Capital: The Inaugural McCourt Global Invitational
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The McCourt Global Amputee Soccer Invitational is bringing world-class competition to Washington, D.C., marking a significant milestone for the sport in the United States. This inaugural event, hosted at Georgetown University's Shaw Field, features squads representing OM's official amputee team, various members of the AASA's U.S. Men's National Amputee Soccer Team program (not an officially designated national team), Arena Football Club (Delaware), and Colorado Rapids Amputee Soccer.
Voices from the Pitch
Dr. Eric Lamberg, President of the AASA:
"The AASA is committed to growing amputee soccer across the United States and expanding opportunities for athletes with limb differences to compete at every level. Events like the McCourt Global Amputee Soccer Invitational are important because they introduce new audiences to this spectacular sport. We invite the local community to come out, support these athletes, and help inspire the next generation of players and volunteers."
Lucie Venet, Executive Director of Treizième Homme:
"Bringing Olympique de Marseille's amputee team to Washington, D.C. is an opportunity to showcase top-level competition while reflecting the values our club represents beyond the pitch. We believe sport can build confidence, strengthen belonging, and expand opportunity. We hope students and the wider D.C. community join us at Shaw Field to cheer on these extraordinary athletes."
Dr. Amy Kenny, Founding Director of Georgetown University's Disability Cultural Center:
"Our Center exists to celebrate disability culture and foster a culture of access and belonging at Georgetown. Co-hosting this Invitational invites our campus and the broader Washington, D.C. community to experience disability excellence in sport up close, as a community, and with the energy and respect these athletes deserve."
Match Schedule:
Sunday, April 19
1:00 p.m. ET – Pre-Match Program
Welcome remarks from the event organizers
Overview of amputee soccer rules and the day's schedule
1:30 p.m. ET – OM vs. U.S. Men's National Amputee Soccer Team Program (Gala Match)
2:30 p.m. ET – OM vs. Arena FC (Match 2)
3:20 p.m. ET – OM vs. Colorado Rapids (Match 3)
4:10 p.m. ET – Arena FC vs. Colorado Rapids (Match 4)
To attend, learn more, or support amputee soccer:
To RSVP and register to attend, visit the McCourt Global Amputee Soccer Invitational Eventbrite page.
For directions to Shaw Field and ADA accessibility information, visit this link. For accessibility needs, please contact disabilityculture@georgetown.edu.
To learn more about Treizième Homme's programs and how to support its work, visit: www.om.fr/fr/treiziemehomme/presentation.
To learn more about amputee soccer in the U.S., follow: