FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 2026
USA Deaf Soccer and Sogility Announce Partnership to Expand Training Access for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Athletes
Austin, TX and ATLANTA, GA – Tuesday March 24, 2026— USA Deaf Soccer Association and Sogility today announced a new partnership designed to expand access to soccer training and long-term development opportunities for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing athletes across the United States.
“The game grows when more athletes are truly given access to train, develop, and believe in what’s possible,” said Jozy Altidore, U.S. Soccer legend and Sogility owner. “This partnership with USA Deaf Soccer is about opening doors, raising standards, and making sure Deaf and Hard of Hearing players have the same daily tools and environments to chase their goals.”
The partnership brings together USA Deaf Soccer’s national youth and player development pathways with Sogility’s proven technology-driven training methodology, facilities, and innovative at-home training tool, including the SogilityGO Smart Rebounder System. Together, the organizations aim to remove barriers to high-quality training by meeting athletes where they are, whether training daily at home or accessing top-level coaching at Sogility facilities nationwide.
The partnership will provide USA Deaf Soccer members with access to Sogility training products, facilities, and resources that support technical development, confidence, and consistency. The collaboration is designed to support continuous programming, local training pilots, and national development pathways that help d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing athletes train alongside their hearing peers while receiving the specialized support they need to succeed.
“At Sogility, we believe great training should be accessible to every athlete with the desire to improve,” said Alex Lee, CEO of Sogility. “Partnering with USA Deaf Soccer allows us to extend our training philosophy and resources to a community that has historically had limited access to consistent, high-level development environments. This partnership is about equity, opportunity, and unlocking potential.”
Through the partnership, USA Deaf Soccer members will benefit from both at-home and in-facility training options. These opportunities directly support USA Deaf Soccer’s mission to build sustainable development pathways that extend beyond isolated events and into year-round growth.
Greg Priode, Executive Director of Growth & Development, USA Deaf Soccer Association:
“Our athletes train every day with their hearing peers, often without access to resources designed with their needs in mind,” said Greg Priode. “This partnership with Sogility allows us to bridge that gap, supporting athletes at home, in local communities, and at elite facilities while building a long-term development model that expands access, confidence, and opportunity for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing players nationwide.”
This partnership will align with USA Deaf Soccer’s expanded clinic schedule and continuous programming initiatives. Joint activations, clinics, and storytelling efforts will highlight athlete development, training access, and the shared commitment to advancing soccer for all.
For more information about USA Deaf Soccer, visit https://usdeafsoccer.com
To learn more about Sogility and SogilityGO, visit https://www.sogility.com and http://www.sogilitygo.com
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