United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team (USMNT) represents the United States in men's international soccer competitions. The team is governed by the United States Soccer Federation, which is a member of FIFA and CONCACAF.
The first U.S. official formation in 1916, Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Sweden
Claudio Reyna during practice
Landon Donovan at the 2010 World Cup
Clint Dempsey with the U.S. in 2011
United States Soccer Federation
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF), commonly referred to as U.S. Soccer, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, the federation is a full member of FIFA and governs American soccer at the international, professional, and amateur levels, including: the men's and women's national teams, Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer League, youth organizations, beach soccer, futsal, Paralympic, and deaf national teams. U.S. Soccer sanctions referees and soccer tournaments for most soccer leagues in the United States. The U.S. Soccer Federation also administers and operates the U.S. Open Cup and the SheBelieves Cup.
Former United States Soccer Federation headquarters building, known as the Soccer House, 1801 South Prairie Avenue in Chicago
Portland Thorns players before a match, April 2015
Boston Breakers squad featuring Kristine Lilly before a match, 2009