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EVERETT PALACHE
U.S. Soccer appointed Everett Palache as the new head coach of the U.S. Men’s Deaf National Team in May of 2024. Bringing 20 years of high-level coaching and technical experience to the role, Palache recently led the U.S. Men's Deaf National Team at the 2024 Deaf Pan American Games in Canoas, Brazil.
About The Team
The U.S. Men’s Deaf National Team is one of nine teams under U.S. Soccer’s Extended National Teams program and includes eligible qualifying players who must have a hearing loss of at least 55DB in their “better ear.” Having joined U.S. Soccer in 2022, the Deaf MNT has played internationally since 1965, competing in the DIFA World Deaf Football Championships, the Summer Deaflympics and Deaf Pan American Games.
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ADAPT & THRIVE INVITATIONAL
The ADAPT𝘢𝘯𝘥THRIVE Invitational, presented by Haleon, brings together individuals from diverse soccer backgrounds and abilities to participate in a soccer event that celebrates inclusivity and promotes interaction and collaboration. This initiative creates an opportunity for players to showcase their skills, build friendships, and break down barriers, fostering a sense of unity and shared experiences. Three other Extended National Teams (Women’s Deaf, Power, Women’s CP) and five member organizations will also be in attendance.
2024 Extended National Teams Player of the Year Awards
As part of U.S. Soccer’s continued efforts to celebrate the game in all its forms and promote inclusivity and accessibility for all, the Federation today announced the eight winners of the Extended National Teams’ 2024 Player of the Year awards. Click Here To Learn More
Cleveland FOrce Soccer ClUB Players
U.S. Soccer Player ID Pathways
US Talent ID Centers
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ECNL Selection Game Series
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id2 National ID
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ODP National & Regional
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US Soccer Talent Identification Center Invitees
U.S. Soccer Talent ID Centers (IDCs) are free, single-day player identification opportunities for top talents to train and play games under the direction of U.S. Soccer Talent Identification Managers. This provides a pathway to a possible future youth national team call-up.
Brooklyn Russell - 2011
February 2025 - Indianapolis, IN
November 2024 - Lebanon, OH
October 2024 - Plain City, OH
August 2024 - Wixom, MI
Chloe DelaCruz - 2011
October 2024 - Plain City, OH
August 2024 - Wixom, MI
Tessa Martin - 2011
August 2024 - Wixom, MI
Aaron Etzkin - 2011
March 2025 - Columbus, OH
id2 National Identification camp Invitees
Established in 2004, US Club Soccer’s id2 National Identification and Development Program provides an opportunity for the country’s elite youth soccer players to be identified and developed, and scouted for inclusion in U.S. Soccer’s National Team programs.
The id2 Program is an Olympic Development Program (ODP) approved by the United States Olympic Committee and the U.S. Soccer Federation
Olympic development Program
ODP identifies and provides opportunities for high potential players, facilitate their development, expose them to the next level of their chosen pathway and motivate their pursuit of excellence. Each State Association holds ODP evaluations on an annual basis. Age groups and evaluation dates may vary from state to state, based on seasonal and state considerations. Contact your State Association for more information.
