U.S. Men's Deaf National Team
The U.S. Men’s Deaf National Team officially joined U.S. Soccer’s National Team program in 2022, after years of activity as a member organization national team.
The Deaf MNT includes eligible qualifying players who must have a hearing loss of at least 55DB in their “better ear.” If you or someone you know qualifies for the Men’s Deaf National Team and plays at a high level, you can contact us via email at ExtendedNT@ussoccer.org for more information on potential playing opportunities.
GOALKEEPERS (3): Sam Lang*^ (Fort Thomas, Ky.; 0/0), Andrew Lenert (Long Beach, Calif.; 0/0), Ethan Sullivan (Laguna Niguel, Calif.; 0/0),
DEFENDERS (8): Aidan Burns^ (Cornwall, N.Y.; 6/0), Philip Cruz (St. Augustine, Fla.; 0/0), Kevin Fitzpatrick*^ (Hopatcong, N.J.; 22/0), Luke Haubruge*^ (San Marcos, Calif.; 2/0), Tate Lancaster*^ (Overland Park, Kan.; 13/1), Kevin Oladimeji^ (Washington, D.C.; 1/0), Eddie Perry*^ (Dellwood, Minn.; 21/0), JJ Waterman^ (Altoona, Iowa; 2/0)
MIDFIELDERS (5): Braden Anderson*^ (Boise, Idaho; 19/2), Dawson Anderson*^ (Boise, Idaho; 12/1), JP Kanashiro*^ (Springfield, Va.; 36/3), Joseph Kennedy Jr. (Philadelphia, Pa.; 0/0), Raul Silva*^ (San Diego, Calif.; 29/4)
FORWARDS (7): Samson Abraham^ (Seattle, Wash.; 3/0), Chris Bourdon*^ (San Diego, Calif.; 10/2), Jacob Contreras (Tucson, Ariz; 0/0), Daniel De Moura^ (Holliston, Mass.; 1/0), Bennett Haas^ (Sewickley, Pa.; 3/1), Stanley Odoms Jr. (Pflugerville, Texas; 0/0), Michael Schmid*^ (Oberlin, Ohio; 28/13)
^Part of squad at 2024 Deaf Pan American Games
* Part of squad at 2023 DIFA World Deaf Football Championships
