U.S. Soccer will host the fifth annual\u00a0ADAPTandTHRIVE\u00a0Invitational, presented by\u00a0Haleon,\u00a0from\u00a0May 18-24 at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center. The\u00a0joint training camps, which\u00a0bring\u00a0together the Federation\u2019s five Disability National Teams as well as five distinct\u00a0Disability Soccer Organizations,\u00a0will be the first\u00a0National Team camps held at the groundbreaking facility\u00a0since its\u00a0grand opening\u00a0earlier this month.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the 2026 ADAPTandTHRIVE\u00a0Invitational:<\/p>\n
What is the ADAPTandTHRIVE Invitational?<\/p>\n
The ADAPTandTHRIVE program<\/a> is a first-of-its-kind combination of soccer-based initiatives which aims to impact the disability community. When people hear the word \u201cadapt,\u201d they often think of a person with a disability, but in the context of U.S. Soccer\u2019s Extended National Teams Department, the word “adapt” is meant for everyone \u2013 for people with and without disabilities. It\u2019s about National Associations, partners, organizations, and society, in general, taking the opportunity to think differently, with inclusive mindsets, thereby creating opportunities for all to experience and “thrive” because of it.<\/p>\n The ADAPT\ud835\ude22\ud835\ude2f\ud835\ude25THRIVE 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. The inaugural ADAPTandTHRIVE Invitational was held in January 2022 in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.<\/p>\n When is the 2026\u00a0ADAPTandTHRIVE\u00a0Invitational?<\/p>\n The 2026 ADAPTandThrive Invitational will take place from May 18-24 with multiple training sessions, camps and matches taking place throughout the week.<\/p>\n Which National Teams are participating in the\u00a02026 ADAPTandTHRIVE\u00a0Invitational?<\/p>\n The Federation\u2019s five Disability National Teams\u00a0will participate in the Invitational with the U.S. Men\u2019s Cerebral Palsy (CP) National Team competing in two\u00a0international challenge matches against Scotland.<\/p>\n View each team\u2019s roster for the Invitational here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Will the CP MNT matches be streamed?<\/p>\n Yes, the CP MNT matches on May 21 and May 22 against Scotland will be streamed live via\u00a0U.S. Soccer\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n Which\u00a0Disability Soccer Organizations\u00a0are participating in the 2026 ADAPTandTHRIVE Invitational?<\/p>\n Five Disability Soccer Organizations will participate in the Invitational:<\/p>\n USA Deaf Soccer Association<\/a>: The USA Deaf Soccer Association serves as the governing body for Deaf Soccer in the United States\u00a0whose mission is to empower d\/Deaf and Hard of Hearing female and male soccer players with the opportunity to represent and contribute to the United States of America and the d\/Deaf and Hard of Hearing community on both a national and international stage.USA Deaf Soccer will host its inaugural Youth Development Camp\u00a0from May 21-23.Down Syndrome Sports of America \u2013 Futsal<\/a>: Down Syndrome Sports of America\u00a0–\u00a0Futsal,\u00a0is a\u00a0National\u00a0Sports and non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of athletes with Down syndrome who want to develop and compete in sports.DSSA Futsal will host a three-day training camp from May 21-23.Atlanta Amputee Soccer<\/a>: Atlanta Amputee Soccer has provided individuals living with limb difference meaningful access to a growing discipline of the game, allowing them to engage and build community while striving to accomplish much more in their daily lives.Atlanta Amputee Soccer will hold a training session on May 23 at 11 a.m. ET.CP Soccer<\/a>: CP Soccer\u2019s mission is to build a nationwide soccer league for kids who are affected by cerebral palsy,\u00a0stroke\u00a0or traumatic brain injury.CP Soccer will hold a two-day training camp from May 22-23.U.S. Youth Soccer TOPSoccer<\/a>: The\u00a0Outreach\u00a0Program for\u00a0Soccer is a recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities offered only through local US Youth Soccer-affiliated soccer clubs.TOPSoccer\u00a0will\u00a0hold a Disability Soccer Play Day\u00a0on May 23 from 10 a.m. to noon ET.