On behalf of everyone at U.S. Soccer, I hope you and your loved ones are well, staying safe and enjoying your summer as much as possible.
During the past few weeks, we have honored what would have been the time period of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Japan, recognizing it with stories and special memories.
U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone shared the kid-in-a-candy-store excitement of her first Olympic tournament and the appreciation she had for the teammates who inspired her.
USMNT General Manager Brian McBride told us how his unexpected invitation to play in the Olympics as an over-age player – even after his international retirement – was a dream come true.
USWNT General Manager Kate Markgraf remembered how amazing, challenging and personally rewarding it was to win the gold medal as a new mom.
USMNT U-23 Head Coach Jason Kreis told how he and his staff found out Olympic qualifying was postponed while already training for the tournament in Mexico, and gave insight into what’s ahead.
USWNT legend Christie Rampone connected with our Insiders to share stories of her record-breaking Olympic appearances and experiences.
USWNT Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski reminded us that though our USWNT has qualified for the Olympics, the hard work is still ahead.
Through these stories, we heard a constant theme: it takes all of us to make Olympic dreams come true for our nation. Each time our National Teams steps on the field or podium, there is a tremendous team-behind-the-team that has helped them get there.
From tireless High Performance staff, to dedicated coaches, to effective administrators who make a difference in the push for success, we know that building championship teams takes hard work, resources, passion and great people.
I want to personally thank each and every one of you who has stepped up at this time to join our team-behind-the-team through a contribution to the U.S. Soccer Development Fund. Your support makes amazing things possible as we look ahead to the now 2021 Summer Games. We are deeply grateful.
If you haven’t done so already, it’s not too late to join this effort and make an impact on soccer in America and the teams we love.
We are facing a challenging year while navigating the unforeseen financial strain brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as preparing for the eventual return to global competition.
Please donate now to make a gift that will mean more than ever. Even a small gift of $11 – representing a dollar for each player in a starting lineup – can help sustain and support vital Federation programs to develop world-class players, coaches, referees and National Teams that inspire us all.
Like you, we missed seeing the USA compete in the Olympic Games this summer, and we can’t wait for 2021. There is so much to look forward to... and important work ahead to get there.
Join us. Together, we can make Olympic dreams come true.
Sincerely,
Will Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
U.S. Soccer
