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…
Francis Farberoff: Shaping U.S. Beach Soccer’s Greatest Eras Francis Farberoff has been shaping U.S. Beach Soccer’s Greatest Eras for nearly more than two decades. He has been a pivotal figure in the development of beach soccer in the United States. As a player, he captained the U.S. Men’s National Beach Soccer Team from 2003 to…
Beach soccer is a form of sand training, and a popular variation of the beautiful game played worldwide. From the sunny beaches in Brazil to the clear waters in Spain, you can be sure to find someone playing beach soccer at any given moment. Beach soccer is similar to Futsal in that it is played…
The SURVEY: Beach Soccer’s Impact on Player Development was part of the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Discussion on Beach Soccer Impact on Player Development. See Original Article Here! At the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention held from January 10th – 14th in Anaheim, California, Tighe O’Sullivan, the founder of Pro-am Beach Soccer, took center stage to unveil…
Recognition for Long-Sustained Promotion of the Game Date: June 5th, 2023 Country: USA Taye Olajide, the founder of BSmag and General Secretary of the African Beach Soccer Union, has been honored with a recognition by Pro-Am Beach Soccer (PABS). This recognition is a testament to Taye’s tireless efforts and long-standing commitment to promoting beach soccer…
Pro-Am Beach Soccer – May Newsletter 2023 It’s been entirely too long since Pro-Am Beach Soccer has put out a message about our organization. This PABS May Newsletter 2023 is the beginning of our return. We are not going to lie and tell you it’s been all peaches & cream as we have come out…
