Power Soccer is the fastest growing sport for power wheelchair users. The sport was originally developed in France in the early 70’s and was introduced to the United States in the early 80’s. Since then many countries created their own version of the sport which led to an international meeting in Paris, France 2005. It was the vision of the six countries that attended to create an international organization and unify the rules for international competition. The international organization, "Federation International de Powerchair Football Association" was born. This development led to the formal organization of the United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA) in 2006.

Power Soccer is the first competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for power wheelchair users. These participants include persons with quadriplegia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, head trauma, stroke, spinal cord injury and other disabilities.

Power Soccer combines the skill of the wheelchair user with the speed and power of the chair itself, to participate in an extremely challenging game similar to soccer. The game is played in a gymnasium on a regulation basketball court. Two teams of four power chair users attack, defend, and spin-kick a 13-inch soccer ball in an attempt to score goals.

Initiatives

USPSA is actively developing an Officials Training Program throughout the United States. This program will train and certify referees to officiate games in their local communities as well as at regional and national tournaments.

We are in the process of networking through a variety of disabled related organizations to bring the sport of power soccer to as many power wheelchair users as possible. It is our goal to create teams in every state and grow the program across the country. USPSA representatives have visited over 50 cities in the past year in an effort to grow the sport of power soccer. We are seeking to develop a broad base of affiliated members throughout the United States who will assist us in promoting power soccer as well as financially support the organization.

USPSA's third initiative is to strengthen our International Competition Program, Team USA. The first international team under USPSA was selected in late 2006. Twelve players representing teams from all over the country were selected to represent the USA in international competition. This team trained together and individually for over a year to prepare for the Inaugural Powerchair Football World Cup held in Tokyo, Japan in October 2007. Seven countries competed over a six-day period at this historic event bringing together diverse cultures, skills and styles. Team USA’s strength was apparent from the first whistle to the final buzzer as the USA went undefeated and won the Cup! Congratulations Team USA! The next World Cup is scheduled for 2011.

How to get involved!

To find or start a team in your area:
Check out the Upcoming Clinics page above for future clinics across the country

If there are no upcoming clinics in your area, contact:
Eastern Regional Director, Jerry Frick at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Western Regional Director, Jonathan Newman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Or call 1-866-928-9009

For sponsorship and/or advertising opportunities, contact:
Executive Vice President, Karen Russo at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it