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United States Soccer Federation

United States Soccer Federation
CONCACAF
Crest of the United States Soccer Federation.png
Founded April 5, 1913; 104 years ago (1913-04-05)
Headquarters Chicago, Illinois
FIFA affiliation Provisional: August 2, 1913
Full Member: June 27, 1914
CONCACAF affiliation September 18, 1961
(Original Member)
President Sunil Gulati
Website www.ussoccer.com

Coordinates: 41°51′28″N 87°37′14″W / 41.857768°N 87.620445°W / 41.857768; -87.620445

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. With headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, the FIFA member governs U.S. amateur and professional soccer, including the men's, women's, youth, beach soccer, futsal, and Paralympic 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 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, which was first held in 1914.


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