United States men's national beach soccer team

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United States
AssociationUnited States Soccer Federation
ConfederationCONCACAF
Head coachIan Carry [1]
CaptainNick Perera[2]
FIFA codeUSA
BSWW ranking12


First colors


Second colors
Biggest win
 United States 14–1 Bonaire 
(Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; May 13, 2019)
Biggest defeat
Portugal  14–1  United States
(Espinho, Portugal; July 26, 2014)
World Cup
Appearances7 (first in 2005)
Best result2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runners-up (1995)
CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship
Appearances10 (first in 2006)
Best result1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (2006, 2013, 2023)

The United States men's national beach soccer team represents the United States in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the USSF, the governing body for soccer in the United States.

History[edit]

Early years[edit]

The sport of beach soccer originated in Brazil, where locals played soccer on the beaches for recreation. In 1992, the United States created official rules and a national team for the South American sport, which led other countries to do the same. Then in 1993, the United States held the first ever professional beach soccer event, which included national teams from Brazil, Argentina, and Italy. A year later in 1994, the U.S. team competed in the first ever Beach Soccer World Championship tournament in Brazil. The U.S. team competed in World Championships again in 1995 and 1997.

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup era[edit]

The sport of beach soccer, and the United States national beach soccer team, became a recognized part of FIFA – the main international governing body of soccer – in 2005, in which CONCACAF – the Confederation of North & Central America and Caribbean Association Football – became the officiating body for qualifying tournaments. The U.S. national beach soccer team went on to compete in FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup tournaments from 2005 through 2013 against some of the 98 total national teams from all around the world.

In 2005, the U.S. team made it to the World Cup in Brazil. In the group stages, they were unable to win either of their games, resulting in them not making it through to the playoffs.

In 2006, the men's national team won the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship and qualified for the FIFA World Cup, which was held in Brazil. Due to them only winning one game in the group stages, they did not qualify for the playoffs.

In 2007, the team made it to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil again. They ended up losing in the group stages and were unable to make it through to the playoffs.

In 2008, 2009, and 2010, the U.S. team fell in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championships and did not qualify for the World Cup. The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup changed to being held every other year, meaning the next opportunity for the U.S. to qualify would be in 2013.

In 2013, the men's national beach soccer team won the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship and qualified for the World Cup which was held in Tahiti. They did not make it through the group stages and were out before the playoffs.

Anthony Chimienti is the U.S. all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup play with 9 goals, participating in 3 World Cups.

At the 2015 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship, the U.S. lost in the semifinals and did not qualify for the World Cup. In 2017, they lost in the quarterfinals and once again did not qualify for the World Cup.

At the 2019 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship, the U.S. lost in the finals, but their 2nd-place finish qualified them for the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

Results and fixtures[edit]

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2021[edit]

August 19, 2021 (2021-08-19) FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup GS Group A RFU  5–4  United States Moscow, Russia
20:30 UTC+3 Shkarin 17'
Nikonorov 12', 20'
Novikov 21'
Makarov 39'		 Report (FIFA) Perea 2', 32'
Canale 15' (pen.), 25'		 Stadium: Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium
August 21, 2021 (2021-08-21) FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup GS Group A Japan  4–3  United States Moscow, Russia
16:30 UTC+3 Okuyama 4'
Ozu 23'
Oba 28' (pen.)
Yamauchi 31'		 Report (FIFA) Silveira 3'
Canale 29'
Perea 34'		 Stadium: Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 1,507
Referee: Aurélien Planchais-Godefroy (Tahiti)
August 23, 2021 (2021-08-23) FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup GS Group A United States  4–9  Paraguay Moscow, Russia
16:30 UTC+3
  • Silveira 3'
  • Canale 15', 34'
  • Perea 33' (pen.)
 Report (FIFA)
  • Morán 3', 15', 20'
  • Carballo 7', 21'
  • M. Medina 23'
  • N. Medina 25'
  • Cantero 33'
  • V. Benitez 36'
 Stadium: Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 1,327
Referee: Vitalij Gomolko (Lithuania)

Coaching staff[edit]

Coaching Staff 2024
Position Name
Head coach

Ian Carry [1]

Assistant coach United States Ben Astorga[3]
Assistant coach United States Morgan Church
Strength and conditioning coach United States Daniel Wartner[3]

Farberhoff was previously the captain of the USA Beach Soccer team - leading them to three CONCACAF championship victories - before becoming Assistant Coach in 2016.[4] He was named head coach in 2020.[1]

Players[edit]

2024 squad[edit]

The following 12 players were named to the roster for the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.[5]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK United States USA Chris Toth
12 GK United States USA Austin Collier
3 DF United States USA Antonio Chavez
5 DF United States USA Nico Perea
6 DF United States USA Cody Valcarcel
2 MF United States USA Tanner Akol
No. Pos. Nation Player
4 MF United States USA Ricardo Carvalho
11 MF United States USA Chris Albiston
7 MF United States USA Andres Navas
8 FW United States USA Conner Rezende
9 FW United States USA Alessandro Canale
10 FW United States USA Gabriel Silveira

2023 October training camp squad[edit]

Sixteen players were selected for the training camp in Fort Lauderdale, FL in preparation for the International Cup scheduled for November 2023.[6] The Cup was to be held in Dubai,[7] but was postponed.[8] The camp was held from October 3 to October 8, 2023.[6]

The 12th FIFA Beach Soccer Cup was rescheduled for February 15 through February 25, 2024.[9]

Competitive record[edit]

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup[edit]

FIFA World Cup record Qualification (CONCACAF) record[a]
Year Round Pos Pld W W+ L GF GA GD Round Pos Pld W W+ L GF GA GD
Brazil 2005 Group Stage 10th 2 0 0 2 5 12 –7 Third place 3rd 5 3 0 2 19 23 –4
Brazil 2006 Group Stage 12th 3 1 0 2 14 20 –6 Champions 1st 4 3 0 1 17 10 +7
Brazil 2007 Group Stage 13th 3 1 0 2 16 20 -4 Champions 1st 4 4 0 0 23 15 +8
France 2008 did not qualify Third place 3rd 3 1 0 2 13 10 +3
United Arab Emirates 2009 Fourth place 4th 4 2 0 2 19 13 +6
Italy 2011 Third place 3rd 5 3 1 1 23 14 +9
French Polynesia 2013 Group stage 10th 3 1 0 2 13 14 –1 Champions 1st 5 4 1 0 28 11 +17
Portugal 2015 did not qualify Fourth place 4th 6 4 0 2 26 18 +8
The Bahamas 2017 Fifth place 5th 6 5 0 1 34 14 +20
Paraguay 2019 Group stage 14th 3 0 0 3 10 17 –7 Runners-up 2nd 6 5 0 1 38 15 +23
Russia 2021 Group stage 16th 3 0 0 3 11 18 –7 Runners-up 2nd 6 4 0 2 33 19 +14
United Arab Emirates 2024 Group stage 14th 3 0 0 3 7 9 –2 Champions 1st 6 6 0 0 37 10 +16
Seychelles 2025 to be determined to be determined
Total 0 titles 7/11 20 3 0 17 76 110 –34 3 titles 12/13 60 44 2 14 310 187 +112
  1. ^ In 2005 and 2007 the qualification tournament was merged with CONMEBOL

CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship[edit]

CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship record
Year Round Position Pld W W+ L GF GA GD
Costa Rica 2006 Champions 1st 4 3 0 1 17 10 +7
Mexico 2008 Third place 3rd 3 1 0 2 13 10 +3
Mexico 2009 Fourth place 4th 4 2 0 2 19 13 +6
Mexico 2010 Third place 3rd 5 3 1 1 23 14 +9
The Bahamas 2013 Champions 1st 5 4 1 0 28 11 +17
El Salvador 2015 Fourth place 4th 6 4 0 2 26 18 +8
The Bahamas 2017 Quarterfinals 5th 6 5 0 1 34 14 +20
Mexico 2019 Runners-up 2nd 6 4 1 1 38 15 +23
Costa Rica 2021 Runners-up 2nd 6 4 0 2 33 19 +14
The Bahamas 2023 Champions 1st 6 6 0 0 37 10 +16
Total 3 titles 10/10 51 36 3 12 268 134 +123

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Francis Farberoff Named Head Coach of U.S. Beach Soccer National Teams". U.S. Soccer. July 2, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "Former Gaucho Nick Perera to Represent U.S. at Record Fourth Beach Soccer World Cup". UC Santa Barbara. January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Lewis, Michael (January 31, 2024). "Experience Counts: USA names 12-player veteran roster for Beach Soccer World Cup". Front Row Soccer. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Garcia, James (July 26, 2016). "Bobcat Alumni Spotlight: Francis Farberoff". St. Thomas University Athletics. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "U.S. Men's Beach Soccer National Team Head Coach Francis Farberoff Selects 12-Player Roster For 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup". U.S. Soccer. January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "U.S. Men's Beach Soccer National Team Head Coach Francis Farberoff Selects 16-Player Roster For October Training Camp In Fort Lauderdale". U.S. Soccer. September 27, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  7. ^ "Dubai to host 2023 FIFA Beach Soccer showcase". Coliseum. April 11, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  8. ^ "Intercontinental Cup postponed". Beach Soccer Worldwide. October 9, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  9. ^ "New dates set for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup". FIFA. June 23, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2024.

External links[edit]

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