Continuing in its effort to deepen the player pool under new head coach Marcelo Mendes, the U.S. Men’s Beach Soccer National Team finished third at the 2026 Acapulco Cup, played from April 9-11 in Acapulco, Mexico. See US Beach Soccer Article Mendes is the first ever full time USMNT Beach Soccer coach to be hired. …
PABS Officials become first U.S. FIFA Beach Soccer Referee’s. In January 2026, Vincent Apple-Chiarella and Conrad Garcia Corredor were officially named to the FIFA Beach Soccer referee panel for the United States, thus becoming the first American referees in history to be appointed to the FIFA Beach Soccer International List. Their appointments took effect January…
Pro-Am Beach Soccer Announces Groundbreaking XbotGo Partnership. PABS has officially partnered with XbotGo, the AI-powered sports technology company behind the Falcon camera. This marks a major step forward in how beach soccer and amateur sports events at large are captured, streamed, and shared worldwide. The new sponsorship equips PABS with the first truly 4K AI-driven sports…
The start of 2025 was marked by renewed enthusiasm and a long-anticipated return to thoughtful expansion. After years of recalibration following COVID, when the organization deliberately scaled back from 11 pre-pandemic events to prioritize family, sustainability, and quality over unchecked growth, 2025 opened with optimism. We intentionally paused several developing events—not abandoned them—with the plan…
Beach soccer is a popular sport across globe. It has grown from a simple, informal game played on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro into a global sport. It has a world federation, competitions, passionate fans, and official support from FIFA. Today, beach soccer is played in over 100 countries. It is organized by Beach…
Santa Cruz Shines at the 21st Anniversary Pro-Am Beach Soccer Classic lit up Santa Cruz’s Main Beach on June 7–8, 2025, in what became its most successful edition yet. For the first time in the event’s history, it sold out completely with 200 teams competing from across the region. Matches kicked off at 7:30 a.m….
This is opinion article based on publicly available information and personal observations. It’s a fact that cannot be disputed that Beto Ceciliano & Francis Farberoff are the most successful USMNT Beach Soccer Coaches. It is also a fact they were fired the peak of their teams success after a single tournament mishap. But, this is…
U.S. Beach Soccer National Team failed to qualify for the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in a campaign marred by inconsistency, missed opportunities, and an embarrassing loss to their former coach. In the tournament opener, the U.S. fell 5–4 to host nation Bahamas—led by Francis Farberoff, who was dismissed by U.S. Soccer less than…
Chris C. Antonopoulos (1968–2025) was a pioneering figure in American beach soccer, leaving an indelible mark on the sport as a player, coach, and advocate. His journey from collegiate soccer to becoming a driving force in beach soccer exemplifies dedication and passion for the game. Florida International University (FIU) Antonopoulos began his soccer career at…
Key Players for USA in Qualifying The region’s qualifying competition for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 will take place from March 11 to 16, 2025, at the Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility in Nassau, Bahamas 9. Several American beach soccer players have made significant impacts in 2024 and 2025. US Beach Soccer…
