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…
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…
