USAFF National Teams
USAFF National Teams are an area of focus and emphasis in the USA Futsal Federation. The USAFF National Team Platform is composed of a strong and professional coaching base and 3 pillars. The 3 pillars are the Youth National Team, Women’s National Team, and Men’s National Team. Coaching delegations consist of a Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Physio, Team Manager, and an Executive Leader such as the President, Vice President, or Secretary General.
Player Selection
USAFF National Team Players are identified through a player combine event or from National Team Coaching and evaluation via invitation. Player combines have been held in the following states:
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Arizona
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Florida
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Kansas
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New York
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Texas
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Utah
The format of player combines is set-up to evaluate and showcase players talents and abilities. Player’s experience 1 vs 1 all the way to 5 vs 5 team scrimmages. Multiple coaches and staff members are on hand to assist with & ensure the evaluative process is a valuable experience for the player and the National Team Program.
USAFF National Team History
The USAFF National Team program got its start in 2017 and teams began international play in 2018. Here is a list of the events / Futsal World Cups that Team USA took part in:
2018 – USAFF Men’s National Team, AMF International Club Cup in Mexico City
2018 – USAFF c20 Boys World Cup in Columbia
2019 – USAFF Men’s National Team, World Cup in Argentina
2020 – No events due to COVID
2021 – USAFF c15 Boys World Cup in Paraguay
Stay updated with the USAFF National Teams on the USAFF facebook page – HERE
At the time of this update, we have 2 National Team events that we are planning for and invited to by AMF, they are; the Men’s International Club Tournament in Mexico – September 2022 and the Women’s World Cup in Columbia – October 2022.
USAFF National Teams are not subsidized by federal funding. All funding for the USAFF is solicited for and raised by grass roots efforts to support the sport in an organic manner. Donations are accepted, encouraged, and requested frequently in order to keep operational costs manageable and transparent to all stakeholders.
All inquiries for information related to the USAFF National Team Program should be addressed to: steve@usafutsalfederation.com