⚽️ The 2026 FIPFA Powerchair Football World cup begins TODAY! The top 10 national teams will be battling for the coveted honor of world champions. The games will take place from Oct. 17-23 at Parque Olimpico de la Juventud in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We caught up with Team USA athlete @david.dowling for a brief conversation before the action. David described an immense pride for the rise in the international competition of the sport and how he looks forward to representing his country at the highest level. Catch all of the matches on the @fipfa_official YouTube channel! The first match starts at 11am PST today. Team USA plays Australia at 12:30pm PST. Video description: David is interviewed while at his personal desk. A color-changing light creates a psychedelic effect through the room. #PowerchairFootball #WorldCup #SoAllMayPlay #AdaptiveSports #PowerSoccer

The IFCPF World Cup is about to start, and the US National Team is excited for the elite competition. We asked athlete @shea_hammond for his personal focus during each match, and his response was to do whatever it takes to help his teammates score. As a team, the objective is even simpler: Work together and win at all costs. Senior members of the U.S. Men’s and Women’s CP Soccer will start their matches tomorrow, and times are provided below. You can find coverage and livestream information on the IFCPF website and YouTube. 🥅 U.S. Men’s CP Team Schedule – Group Stage Date    Match    Kickoff (ET) Oct. 14    USA vs. Canada    4:30 p.m. Oct. 16    USA vs. Scotland    4:30 p.m. Oct. 18    USA vs. Netherlands    5:40 p.m. U.S. Women’s CP Team Schedule – Group Stage Date    Match    Kickoff (ET) Oct. 15    USA vs. Finland    4:30 p.m. Oct. 17    USA vs. Japan    4 p.m. For the first time since the National Training Center opened in May, the event is open to the public, and those who wish to attend can reserve their free tickets on the IFCPF website. Location: Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, GA 30214 Video Description: Shea, an athlete with medium-length, strawberry-blonde hair is interviewed while wearing a Team USA uniform. #CPsoccer #SoAllMayPlay #AdaptiveSoccer #AdaptiveSports #InclusiveSports

🔦 Athlete Spotlight: KeJon ⚽️ KeJon is an IDD soccer athlete, a passionate write, and a lover of cinema. Known for being polite off the field, KeJon has a competitive edge that he loves to share with his friends. More recently, KeJon joined Knoxville on their national league team along with several of his peers from Oregon. Interview Questions: 1. What do you love most about soccer? 2. Why are we together at camp? 3. How is it to work with this group? 4. What advice do you have for someone new to the sport? Video description: KeJon is interviewed at the National Adaptive Soccer Camp. Action shots during scrimmage demonstrate an intense love of the game.

The National Adaptive Soccer Camp was so much more than your typical sports camp. High-performance athletes, coaches, and referees from 21 states came together to learn pivotal lessons from other disability pathways. By adopting new strategies, local leaders can deliver a more inclusive experience to members of their respective communities. Additionally, pan-disability clinics were open to the public to share the sport at the local level. In this way, UASA had the opportunity to connect and provide more information with prospective athletes and their families. Along with our friends and partners, we hope to raise the bar on what is expected from a sports camp. Follow us for more stories on adaptive soccer. Video description: The reel highlights coaches, referees, and athletes from power, blind, CP, dwarf, IDD, and amputee soccer pathways. There are a few scenes from the pan-disability clinic that feature local youth interacting with athletes and the training environment. #SoAllMayPlay #UASA #AdaptiveSports #InclusiveSports #AdaptiveSoccer

Inclusion is at the core of our mission and programs. Central to our goal, the National Adaptive Sports Camp held trainings for newer coaches to develop their skills across multiple disability pathways. Coaches had the opportunity to come together, identify barriers, and share their respective strategies with peers. To maximize opportunities at the local level, UASA also hosted pan-disability soccer clinics that are open to the public. We hope to increase attention and access so that more kids can fall in love with soccer and enhance their skills. Check out our other reels to hear more stories from camp! #SoAllMayPlay #UASA #AdaptiveSoccer #AdaptiveSports #InclusiveSports Visual Description: Athletes from Amputee soccer, power soccer, and blind soccer pass to a teammate during a scrimmage. Coaches perform trainings where they discuss and experience other forms of adaptive soccer. A group of amputee soccer players perform a team cheer while pointing their crutches to the ceiling. Local kids play and smile during the pan-disability clinics. High-performance athletes fight over possession before the UASA logo fades onto screen with a white background.

If athletes are the heart of our competitive soccer programs, our referees are the backbone that gives us support and stability. UASA referees are relentlessly dedicated on the field, rushing to each scrimmage or match, leaving their insight on the game, and having to determine the nuances of rules across multiple disability pathways. During the National Adaptive Soccer camp, Head Instructor Jeff led a crew of referees from across the country through adaptive training sessions, including our friend Dan, to share knowledge and build the sport. The common thread through all our conversations was a shared love of soccer. Each person wants to do their role so that more people can play and enjoy the sport. The feeling is contagious with this group, and we are so grateful to work with such a dedicated support crew. #SoAllMayPlay #UASA #Referee #AdaptiveSoccer #AdaptiveSports Video Description: During camp, one dwarf soccer athlete steals possession with a swift jab kick and darts up the field. Adaptive soccer athletes from a variety of disability pathways perform drills such as dribbling and jogging. Referees train their skills as well during live matches and with their peers. A goalie with one hand tosses the ball to her teammates. A different goalie with cerebral palsy dives to secure the ball before an attacker can score.

Earlier this week, UASA President @jossboss23 traveled to Appleton, WI to network at a conference on tourism. Wisconsin is a growing hub for adaptive soccer in the Midwest. With nearly 13% of Wisconsites identifying as having some type of disability,  we know that there is a sizeable population looking to compete.  We believe that the future is bright in Wisconsin, and UASA is excited to support community leaders in their efforts. More specifically, we loved chatting with locals to better understand the transport, hotels and infrastructure throughout the state. By working together, we hope to boost opportunities and resources for Wisconsin folks and all of our member organizations. Appleton was a wonderful host city, with the event being run by our friends at Huddleup Group. Thank you to everyone involved. Video description: A vertical video follows UASA President Joslynn Bigelow traveling from Portland, Oregon to Wisconsin. Clips show Joslynn moving through airports with a suitcase while wearing a medical walking boot, views from an airplane, arrival signage in Wisconsin, and a sports tourism gathering in Appleton with attendees seated for presentations and networking. Additional clips show the Lake Michigan shoreline before Joslynn travels home. On-screen text explains that approximately 13% of Wisconsin residents have a disability, connects accessible facilities, lodging, transportation and local partnerships to the growth of adaptive soccer, and explains UASA’s pan-disability role in learning from and connecting communities across adaptive soccer. #SoAllMayPlay #UASA #AdaptiveSoccer #AdaptiveSports #Inclusion

🥅 Midway through National Adaptive Soccer Camp, we pulled our power soccer and blind soccer coaches aside for their thoughts on each other’s respective sports. This was a unique weekend where Katie Kensy and @oliffjessie from power soccer joined alongside blind soccer coaches John “Moose” Marquez and Abigail Paige for pre-camp training activities and team bonding. One of the most unique and impactful aspects of UASA programs are the pan-disability lessons that go far beyond any soccer pitch. We love seeing our community share and learn from one another. ⚽️💛 Comment your thoughts on power soccer and blind soccer. Have you witnessed either in person? Video Description: Coaches from different pathways try out amputee soccer. Power soccer coaches are shown speaking to their athletes. Blind soccer athletes perform fundamental ball-handling drills such as dribbling with short, controlled kicks that keep the loud ball within leg’s reach. During a match, Athlete Evan slyly dribbles up field past multiple defenders. Power soccer athletes Dana and Jenna duel over possession. Ruby performs a spin-kick to get past Dana, but the ball is deflected back down the court. #SoAllMayPlay #UASA #AdaptiveSports #PowerSoccer #BlindSoccer