U.S. Futsal

U.S. Futsal x Capelli Sport

frank p — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:34:47 +0000

Capelli Sport has Become the Official Referee Apparel and Equipment Supplier for United States Futsal

Oakland, CA – [June 23rd, 2025] —Capelli Sport and U.S. Futsal are proud to announce a new partnership beginning with the 2025 season.

Through this agreement, Capelli Sport will serve as the exclusive provider of referee uniforms and equipment for U.S. Futsal, supporting officials at the local, regional, national, and international levels.

This partnership represents a shared commitment to advancing the standard of officiating in futsal by equipping referees with high-quality, professional-grade apparel and gear. Capelli Sport’s focus on performance, durability, and design aligns with U.S. Futsal’s continuing mission to develop a strong and consistent referee program across all competitions.

President CEO of Capelli Sport, George Altirs said:
“We’re proud to partner with U.S. Futsal to support a program that offers year-round opportunities for players and referees through leagues, championships, and international events. As the official supplier of referee uniforms, we’re especially excited to help elevate the experience and professionalism of futsal officiating nationwide.”

President CEO of United States Futsal, Alex Para said:
“It gives me great pleasure to announce a new four-year agreement with Capelli Sport. Capelli Sport has become a leading provider of soccer and futsal referee apparel in the United States. We are very happy to partner with them to support our referee program in all State, Regional, National and International Competitions. We look forward to growing together as partners and developing our Futsal referee program in the United States.”

About United States Futsal
United States FUTSAL (USFF) has governed the sport of Futsal since it introduced the game into the United States in 1981 at the Youth, Adult, and Professional level. U.S. Futsal, become affiliated to U.S. Soccer in 1988; it governs futsal league play, with leagues designed for youth as well as adult players of all ages. U.S. Futsal conducts Regional Championships throughout the United States, culminating with the U.S. Futsal National
Championship, the oldest, biggest and most prestigious Futsal Competition in the United States. U.S. Futsal conducts and participates in international competitions including IFA World Cup Championships. For more information, visit futsal.org, usfutsal.org and usyouthfutsal.org or contact info@futsal.com

About Capelli Sport
Capelli Sport is a global sports brand based in New York City. The company is a leader in sports, lifestyle apparel and equipment. Capelli Sport enables athletes and teams to maximize their potential through a unique global sports ecosystem. Learn more at capellisport.com and find Capelli Sport on Instagram (@CapelliSport).

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Team USA U16 Advances to Championship at IFA World Championship in Malaysia

frank p — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 03:02:16 +0000

August 23, 2024 — Selangor, Malaysia

The U16 Boys U.S. Futsal National Select Team has secured their place in the championship match at the IFA World Championship in Selangor, Malaysia. After a thrilling group stage, Team USA finished at the top of their group and is set to face either Australia or Malaysia in the final showdown this Sunday.

It was a nail-biting race for the top spot between Team USA and Australia, with the final standings determined by goal differential. To clinch their place at the top, Team USA needed a decisive victory over Malaysia today—and they delivered in spectacular fashion.

Team USA dominated from the outset, showcasing superior ball control and tactical prowess. The tone for the match was set early when Andy Comsa found the back of the net just two minutes into the game. The momentum continued as Ikaro da Silva, Idel Lara, Nathaniel Villano, Kareem Awqal, and Dylan Leon all contributed goals, leading to a commanding 7-1 victory.

Nathaniel Villano’s standout performance earned him the Player of the Match honor, a testament to his skill and determination on the court. With this win, Team USA advances to the championship game, scheduled for Sunday at 4 PM.

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Team USA U16 Girls Dominate at IFA World Championship in Malaysia

frank p — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 02:59:11 +0000

August 22, 2024 — Selangor, Malaysia

The U16 Girls U.S. Futsal National Select Team has made a powerful statement at the IFA World Championship, currently being held in Selangor, Malaysia. Kicking off their campaign on August 20th with a resounding 7-1 victory against Team Australia, Team USA has showcased their talent and determination right from the start.

The tournament’s opening ceremony was graced by the presence of the U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgard Kagan. Ambassador Kagan’s participation added an extra layer of significance to the event, as he greeted and shook hands with the players before their dominant performance against Australia. His support extended beyond the pitch, as the entire U.S. Futsal delegation was invited to visit the U.S. Embassy. During this memorable visit, the Lamplayers had the opportunity to learn about the embassy’s role, U.S.-Malaysia relations, and the broader significance of diplomacy. The ambassador emphasized that these young athletes are true ambassadors for their country, as sports serve as a powerful means of cultural exchange and international goodwill.

With four consecutive victories in the group stage, Team USA has secured the top spot in their group. Their journey now leads them to a highly anticipated rematch against Team Australia in the final on August 24th. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter, and Team USA is ready to leave it all on the court.

Let’s rally behind our girls as they aim for the championship! Go USA!

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U.S. FUTSAL NATIONAL TEAMS TO COMPETE IN IFA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN MALAYSIA

frank p — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 22:44:57 +0000

Oakland, Calif., August 8, 2024 – The United States Futsal Federation (USFF) announced today that the U16 U.S. Futsal National Select Teams will participate in the prestigious IFA World Championship in Selangor, Malaysia, starting August 18, 2024. Players from five different states have been invited to represent the United States in this international competition.

The boys’ team will be led by head coach William Hanna from Alexandria, Virginia, and assistant coach Jose Pereira from Concord, California. The girls’ team will be under the guidance of head coach Mario Gonzalez and assistant coach Ricardo Da Silva, both hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area. Several Bay Area-based players have secured spots on the teams, highlighting the region’s strong futsal presence. The sport is widely recognized for its role in developing highly technical players, as evidenced by its popularity in countries like Argentina and Brazil, where it serves as a foundation for young athletes before transitioning to outdoor soccer.

“The U.S. Futsal National Select Teams’ journey to Malaysia represents a significant step in the sport’s development and showcases the emerging talent in American futsal,” said Alex Para, U.S. Futsal Federation President and CEO. “The U.S. Futsal is working to create awareness and expand the infrastructure for the sport across the country. As ambassadors for futsal, the young American athletes and their coaches are not only competing on an international stage but their participation in the IFA World Championship serves as an inspiration for aspiring players while highlighting the need for increased resources and facilities to make futsal more accessible to youth across the United States.”

About the U.S. Futsal Federation

Under the banner of the United States Soccer, the U.S Futsal is the governing body of the sport of futsal, a fast-paced indoor variant of soccer, in the United States. For more information, visit https://futsal.com/ or follow us on Instagram.

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JOE BRENT – President of Australian Futsal 1985 – 2000

frank p — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:25:29 +0000

Australian Futsal sadly have to report the death of another major pioneer of the sport in Australia, Joe Brent. Joe passed away on Friday 18th August. Joe was born during World War II in Italy and after the war his family emigrated to Australia. He was an elite sportsman in his own right, representing Australia at the 1966 and 1970 Olympics as a weightlifter, which led to him taking on a role as manager of the YMCA Revesby.

It was here in 1972 one of his staff Dawn Gilligan (who sadly passed away last year) approached him about expanding the new sport she had started at the center.

Joe then set up the Australian Indoor Soccer Federation (AISF) and went about expanding the sport across NSW and then other states. In 1978 he searched World-Wide looking for an international body to affiliate with and he made contact with FIFUSA in South America, which Australia is affiliated to date. This partnership culminated with Australia hosting the 1988 FIFUSA World Cup.

In 1985 he started working with U.S. Futsal, helping the new National Federation in a partnership that continues to this day. “We received the news of his passing with deep sorrow. President Brent was a great leader in pushing the sport of Futsal around the world and we will never forget the great support he gave U.S. Futsal in our earlier years.” said Alex Para, President and CEO of U.S. Futsal. Joe Brent was one of the first National Associations to follow our lead in changing the name from Indoor Soccer to Futsal, the name that U.S. Futsal started using in 1986. The name futsal was later adopted by FIFA for the sport. He continued in the role of CEO of the AFF until the year 2000.

His greatest disappointment was not getting Futsal into the Sydney 2000 Olympics, even though getting approval from FIFA, Australian Soccer Federation and the IOC.

RIP JOE BRENT

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RIP John Murphy

frank p — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 22:17:23 +0000

U.S. Futsal, US Soccer and the California legal community lost a man that devoted a lot of his life for Soccer and Futsal. John Murphy served for many years as a soccer referee and high-level administrator both in the outdoor game and in Futsal. He served as a State Referee, referee instructor and referee assessor for U.S. Soccer. He refereed Adult, Youth, and high school soccer games in the Alameda and Contra Cost a county area. He served as a District Commissioner for Region IV in Cal-North and as the Chairman of the Board of the California Youth Soccer Association-North, as a member of various committees for US Soccer and for US Youth Soccer. Additionally, John served as a member of the Board of Directors of the California North Referee Association (CNRA) and for many years as a member of the U.S. Futsal Board of Directors.

For over 30 years, he also ran youth soccer tournaments, worked as a referee, taught referee instructional classes and trained youth referees, and served on the CYSA-N District IV Board of Directors, the CYSA-N Board of Directors and the US Futsal Board of Directors. He worked on developing the sport in California of soccer and Futsal, improving the training and development of all referees, and train young people as referees. When John served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of CYSA-N it had over 100,000 players. When he assisted on national committees for US Youth Soccer, US Soccer, and US Futsal he had an indirect impact on a great many more players, referees, and administrators.

John strongly believed in giving back to the community and found ways to volunteer in other, non-soccer, programs, despite working full time as an attorney, for the Supreme Court of California and, effectively, full time in soccer and futsal. John left the world a better place for his efforts, and we will all miss him.

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US Futsal Club Highlight Denison Cabral Futsal Academy (DCFA)

frank p — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:02:49 +0000

US Futsal Club Highlight Denison Cabral Futsal Academy (DCFA)

Denison Cabral Futsal Academy originated in 2006 after former U.S. Futsal national team player, Denison Cabral, decided it was time for him to start spreading his knowledge and love for futsal to the youth. Located in Millersville, Maryland, The DCFA Academy teams have won countless state, regional, and national US Futsal championships. DCFA was the first regional club to take a US Futsal team to futsals home country of Brazil and participate in an international tournament.

Denison Cabral has been involved with futsal since he was a young boy playing the game in Florianopolis, Brazil. It is through futsal that he developed his crafty foot skills and passion for the game of soccer and futsal. Denison began his professional career in the United States with the Washington Warthogs of the Continental Indoor Soccer League in 1994 and then moved on to the Baltimore Blast of the Major Indoor Soccer League where he soon became a fan favorite.

During his years with Baltimore, Cabral won five championships (2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009), was a six-time All Star, became the leading goal scorer in Blast history, and was MVP of the 2003 and 2009 championship series. Denison was called up to the US National Futsal Team and played in the 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup in his birth country Brazil. He later became an indoor soccer Hall of Famer. With Denison’s love for the Baltimore area youth soccer community, he started the Denison Cabral Futsal Academy known around the country as DCFA. His passion for the game is evident in every training session. Developing better soccer players through futsal and giving every child an opportunity to improve their skills is what he lives for. DCFA believes the quality is of the utmost importance in training sessions so that players can bring out the best in themselves and improve as players. This is seen as DCFA has trained numerous players who have gone to play for the US Youth National Team, professionally with DC United, and at the NCAA Division 1 level.

The club’s success on the court starts with the DCFA family. Denison explains that the DCFA club is like his extended family. He wants to ensure every child succeeds by improving throughout the season. Cabral states that with a new positive face, qualified staff, and a confident approach with the US Futsal National Teams, futsal is a bright growing sport in the country and DCFA will support it the whole way.

With developing a 7 month Futsal training program for the DCFA Academy players, they truly do become a family and work hard on and off the court to achieve their individual and team goals. DCFA thanks US Futsal for putting on great competitions in all age groups and is excited for the growth that US Futsal is having in the United States. “For our club it is nice to be able to say that we have participated, competed, won and experienced many youth Futsal events in different parts of the country representing our community, our state and our country (when we went to Brazil).

Futsal in the US is growing and getting better in all different ways. We are excited about the bright future for our sport and for the amazing opportunities that the US is creating for our young and talented boys and girls who play futsal in America,” says Cabral. US Futsal provides many opportunities for clubs such as DCFA to compete in elite competitions throughout the country. US Futsal aims to develop world class futsal and soccer players by utilizing the benefits that the game of futsal has to offer. Players create a high soccer IQ through quick play scenarios, better technical skills, and many other important attributes through the game of futsal.

Denison creates a program for everyone at every level. No child is left behind and will be placed on an appropriate skill level team.

Tryouts for DCFA teams and programs begin this month. For more information, please visit https://www.denisonfutsal.com. Are you a club or league that wishes to be featured? Email aarono@futsal.org for more information.

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U.S. Futsal National Select Teams Bring Home Gold

frank p — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:46:45 +0000

PRESS RELEASE: Oakland, CA – September 22, 2022
U.S. Futsal National Select Teams Bring Home Gold

The International Futsal Alliance World Championship was held in Ciutat Esportiva Blanes, just north of Barcelona, Spain from September 9-17, 2022. The U.S. Futsal National Select Teams did not disappoint as the national select squads took home gold in the Men’s Open, 17U Boys and 14U Boys while the Open Women took home the silver medal.

This is the sixth time the tournament has been held, with previous hosts including China, Scotland, and Spain. After being unable to stage the event in 2020 and 2021 due to the global pandemic, the special edition brought together five different age categories to celebrate international futsal. The Championship consisted of groups in the Open Men, Open Women, Youth Men (2001-2004), 17U Boys and 14U Boys.

14U Boys

In what turned out to be arguably the best match of the tournament, the 14U U.S. Futsal National Select Team were crowned champions by outlasting Scotland in the championship with a thrilling 7-6 victory. The US team had a small yet well rounded roster. Although offensive players Natnael Atkilti and Luis Oliviera won the Golden Boot award for most goals in the tournament their successes were not individual. Assisted by the team captain Aiden, whose leadership permeated all faucets of the team, Isaac who remained composed “with ice in his veins”, Luis the GK who allowed the least goals in his division and Matias with his ability to execute plays our 14UBoys team went undefeated!

“It was a goal to not just enjoy this experience, but to represent U.S. Futsal with class and create a standard of excellence. U.S. Futsal provided a platform for these young players to show the world what they can do and we are motivated to defend our title and promote the quality U.S. Futsal has to offer,” said head coach, Will Hanna, who hails from Alexandria Futsal.

17U Boys

The 17U U.S. Futsal National Select Team also brought home the gold with a tremendous 6-1 performance in the championship match against an Australian side that could not penetrate a stubborn US defense. GK Brandon Barrientos and offensive player Neo Ruiz both brought home the 17U Boys divisional awards for the Golden Glove and Golden Boot. Their successes were fueled by the strong defensive presence of Nathan Rodrigues, Isaiah Anaya and Mateo Anaya along with the offensive skill of Ricky Burton. Their bench was not to be taken lightly both Matthew Matuidi and Jason Gonzalez did not let up on the defensive pressure while Tin Le and Dayne Kovatchev poured on the offensive skill. “I am extremely proud of the hard work and perseverance of this fine group of young men. I am certain that they will continue to grow and flourish after this remarkable opportunity that we all will remember for life,” said head coach, Mario Gonzalez.

Open Men

The US Men National Select Team went undefeated with 5 wins in the competition and convincingly defeated Australia in the championship match 8-1. While the US dominated the men’s competition from start to finish in every match it had some tuff opposition from Scotland, who had defeated the US during the last World Championship in China. Defeating them to move on to the final was very satisfying.

Open Women

In the Open Women final the U.S. Futsal National Select faced a very well prepared and determined Australia side and fell 1-0 in a very impressive match that set the tone for the future of women’s international futsal. The Open Women’s goal was defended by 15-year-old, Ally Harrison, and 16-year-old, Claire Lindsey with Harrison taking home the golden glove award with only 1 goal allowed all tournament.

“Building a team from around the country allows us to showcase how the sport of futsal is growing in the US,”

said captain, Emily Roose. “It was both an honor and a privilege to represent the U.S. and play alongside these amazing women,” said captain, Lou Arseneault.

About the International Futsal Alliance

The International Futsal Alliance is a partnership of countries that play futsal, formed to offer high quality international tournaments across the World. There is a limit of one member per country and membership is by invitation. However, it is expected that all members will both offer tournaments, and support tournaments offered by other affiliated members in order to promote and develop the game.

The IFA Futsal World Championship is our flagship event and has welcomed representative teams from all the continents during its five tournaments to date. All tournaments are played under FIFA rules and the majority of its members are affiliated to member organization of FIFA, while some are also members from the AMF. Last year FIFA held its nineth Futsal World Cup in Lithuania.

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IN MEMORIAM OF RON LEEDY III

frank p — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 03:37:24 +0000

U.S. FUTSAL PRESS RELEASE

April 11, 2022 – Oakland, CA

IN MEMORIAM OF RON LEEDY III

It is with great sadness that we post that Ron Leedy III passed away on April 6, 2022. Ron Leedy III had been a referee with U.S. Futsal for nearly two decades. Under the tutelage of his father, Ron Leedy II, he has refereed for United States Futsal at many of our National and Regional competitions. He also offered his referee experience to local leagues. He participated for U.S. Futsal as a referee at the 2022 Northwest Regionals last month. His leadership and commitment was an example to his peers. His warm and friendly personality brought a smile to coaches, players, referees and administrators. He will be missed both on and off the court. U.S. Futsal offers their sincere condolences to his family and friends for this tragic loss.

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U.S. Futsal welcomes the Argentine Women’s National Team to Atlantic City for the Atlantic Futsal Tour

frank p — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 03:15:34 +0000

U.S. Futsal welcomes the Argentine Women’s Futsal National Team to Atlantic City to compete twice against the U.S. Futsal National Select Team and once against the women’s team from Charles County Futsal during the U.S. Futsal Northeast Regional Championship from February 18 – 22, 2022. The Argentine National team is guided by head coach Nicolas Noriega, who as the assistant coach for the Argentine Men’s Futsal National Team just recently reached the final of the FIFA World Cup in Lithuania. Head Coach Noriega was also just recently a presenter at the United Coaches Convention in Kansas City.

“We are so glad to have the Argentine National Futsal Women’s team here to help showcase women’s Futsal at the highest level,” said Alex Para, President and CEO of U.S. Futsal. The leadership of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) has heavily committed to expand and improve women’s Futsal as it has done with the men’s National team that has reached the final of the last two FIFA Futsal WorldCup’s. The U.S. Futsal Women’s Futsal National Select Team has competed at the highest international level for the last 6 years winning the IFA Futsal World Cup in 2018.

The U.S. Futsal Northeast Regional Championship is the largest Futsal competition in the United States and CONCACAF and is the most competitive Futsal tournament for all ages starting at U8 and going up to the open category for both men and women. This is one of the eight regionals that leads to the U.S. Futsal National Championship, the oldest and most prestigious Futsal tournament in the United States. This year’s 37th National Championship will be held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California on July 14 -18, 2022.

Futsal is a fast-paced, skill developing sport that is played worldwide. Many of the great soccer icons such as Messi, Maradona, Ronaldinho, have attributed their development to playing Futsal.

Contact: For Immediate Release February 9, 2022

Telephone: 510-836-8733

Email: info@futsal.com

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