The American Amputee Soccer Association (AASA) was proud to attend the U.S. Soccer Federation’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Atlanta from February 27 to March 2. The event brought together soccer leaders from across the country to unveil U.S. Soccer’s new strategic plan, “In Service to Soccer,” which aims to grow the game at every level and make soccer the most accessible sport in the United States.
During the AGM, U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone outlined the Federation’s vision for the future, emphasizing inclusivity, accessibility, and investment in the sport.
“As we look to the future, we want soccer to be the most accessible sport in the country,” said Cone. “We want every person who wants to play, every coach who wants to teach, and every referee who wants to officiate, to have a clear and supported pathway to do so. We are making investments to do just that. We must continue strengthening our grassroots programs, supporting our pro leagues and national teams, while celebrating and promoting soccer for everyone in all its forms.”
The new strategy is built around three core ambitions:
Soccer Everywhere – ensuring everyone, everywhere, experiences the joy of soccer.
Soccer Success – ensuring our National Teams and pro leagues are winning on the global stage.
Soccer Investment – maximizing and diversifying investment to sustainably grow the game at all levels.
AASA President Eric Lamberg represented the amputee soccer community at the event, sharing the organization’s mission and vision with U.S. Soccer leadership and members.
“We attended to represent AASA and advocate for the growth of amputee soccer,” said Lamberg. “At the event, we were able to speak about our organization and its impact on players and communities across the country. We also had the incredible opportunity to visit the construction site of the National Training Center, where we signed a construction beam that will be on display once the facility is completed.”
The AASA also showcased the sport of amputee soccer to U.S. Soccer membership at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, providing a live demonstration of the game’s speed, skill, and inclusivity. The demonstration highlighted the unique adaptations of amputee soccer, such as the use of crutches and no prosthetics during play, while emphasizing the sport’s ability to inspire and empower athletes of all abilities.
The AASA’s participation in the AGM underscores the growing recognition of amputee soccer as a vital part of the U.S. soccer ecosystem. By collaborating with U.S. Soccer, the AASA aims to create more opportunities for players, coaches, and referees while promoting the sport’s values of resilience, teamwork, and inclusion.
As U.S. Soccer works to make the game more accessible and inclusive, the AASA is proud to be part of the movement to bring soccer to everyone, everywhere.
Stay tuned for more updates on the AASA’s efforts to grow amputee soccer and create opportunities for athletes across the country!