U.S. Soccer Summer 2026 Internship Program

U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitions plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

We are thrilled to launch our annual Summer Internship Program, specifically for college students who live in the metro Atlanta, Georgia area either during the school year or over the summer.
 

Position Description

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic interns to join our team for a 12-week internship program. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen department, work on meaningful projects, and develop valuable professional skills. You will collaborate with experienced professionals, attend training sessions, and participate in networking events designed to enhance your career development.

General Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Enrolled in a 4-year program with anticipated graduation year of 2027 or 2028
• Able to participate in this 12-week internship during the summer
• Able to dedicate 40 hours per week to this internship
• Able to work in-person at U.S. Soccer’s Fayetteville, GA office at least 3 days per week
• Strong attention to detail and analytical / problem-solving skills 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Recommended: Participation and interest in soccer/athletics; campus involvement and leadership
• Deep ties to the Atlanta area – either currently living in metro Atlanta or from the area with a desire to build a career here post-graduation

Perks and Benefits

• Professional growth & networking: weekly lunch & learn sessions with leaders from across the organization and U.S. soccer ecosystem, meaningful, resume-building work in one of 15 departments, with personalized mentorship and support, regular networking and social events with fellow interns and full-time staff, official U.S. Soccer gear and intern headshots provided
• Behind-the-scenes access: experience the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup from inside the U.S. Soccer Federation, attend a U.S. National Team training camp and an Atlanta United match as part of the program, daily access to the brand-new Arthur M. Blank National Training Center
• Financial support: Salary: $20/hour, Transportation costs will be covered by U.S. Soccer for the duration of the internship (either mileage reimbursement or Uber/Lyft pass)

*IMPORTANT: Application instructions*
As part of the application, you will be asked to respond to four short essay questions. Please note that our system does not allow you to save progress, so you’ll need to complete and submit your application in one sitting. A cover letter is not required. If you have any questions, please reach out to internships@ussoccer.org.

Application process and next steps

Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Soccer Internship Program. Applications will be reviewed this fall, and interview invitations will be shared beginning in late October.  In the meantime, we encourage you to participate in our U.S. Soccer Case Competition on October 15 at Clark Atlanta University. This event is a great way to connect with U.S. Soccer staff—including internship hiring managers—and showcase your skills ahead of the interview process.

Please see below for descriptions of participating departments, along with unique preferred qualifications: 

Accounting

This internship offers valuable hands-on accounting experience at U.S. Soccer. The candidate will work in a fast-paced environment alongside the accounting team to contribute to efficient financial operations. Responsibilities will include various accounting tasks, such as involvement in month-end close, data entry and analysis in our AP system, and special projects that improve financial reporting and accounting processes. This individual will gain a unique understanding of U.S. Soccer as an organization through an accounting perspective- come be a part of the team! 

Preferred Qualifications

• Business major with concentration in Accounting
• Strong knowledge of Excel; familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 

Advancement

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, U.S. Soccer Federation raises funds to support the 26 National Teams, hundreds of thousands of coaches and referees, and millions of players across the entire ecosystem. The Advancement Department plays a pivotal role in generating revenue to support the Federation. This internship will offer valuable fundraising and business operating experience in a fast-paced sports organization. The candidate will be a key contributor on a team 100% focused on the philanthropy of U.S. Soccer, including but not limited to: help support day-to-day revenue generating activities, learn best philanthropic practices, develop relationship building and communication skills, and drive special projects and events. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a college athletics department or university-wide advancement office
• Interest in nonprofit management and fundraising
• Interest in the business of sports and curiosity to learn 

Coaching Education

As an intern within the Coaching Education team, you will lead a key project focusing on operational efficiency for course delivery (i.e., provide insights and analysis on grassroots thru pro level courses offered by USSF to better support our overall education models). In addition to this key project, you will collaborate closely with our entire Operations Team on strategic projects (e.g., international benchmark analysis, SheChampions delivery), and end to end course delivery (e.g., pre course, in person course, and post course operations). You will also partner closely with our Platforms Lead to integrate CE into the Learning Center and get full visibility into the day-to-day responsibilities of our Technical Coaching Team. This is your opportunity to gain unique insights into the coaching ecosystem during a critical time and make an impact on the future of coaches and coaching education in the U.S. - come join us! 

Preferred Qualifications

• Business major with interest in coaching and/or operations (preferably operations)
• Strong communication skills for external engagement
• Comfort working closely with technical staff 

Corporate Affairs

Join U.S. Soccer’s Corporate Affairs team, where strategy meets stakeholder engagement with FIFA, Concacaf, professional leagues, the USOPC, and other key partners. This internship provides an opportunity to support U.S. Soccer’s cross-functional projects and workstreams, gaining a unique, immersive view of U.S. Soccer during a critical summer with the 2026 World Cup. You will get a look into   project work and stakeholder management work through supporting the facilitation of 2026 World Cup 2026 and assisting with the creation and development of other exciting soccer events. This opportunity will equip you with real-world experience and professional development opportunities to drive high-visibility outcomes and engage with multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of interdisciplinary interests and skills aligned to U.S. Soccer’s broader strategy (e.g., community relations, government relations, sports management, business, economics, non-profit).
• Demonstrated leadership in clubs and organizations
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills 

Consumer Products 

As an intern with U.S. Soccer’s Consumer Products team, you’ll gain hands-on experience across three key verticals: Nike partnership, Retail/Marketplace, and Licensing. This team is at the forefront of shaping how fans engage with U.S. Soccer through innovative product strategies, retail experiences, and cultural collaborations—especially as we prepare for global events like the 2026 & 2027 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics.  You’ll work closely with leaders across the division to support high-impact projects, including our partnership with Nike to support our Teams on the road to and during the next World Cups: 2026 & 2027. In Retail Development, you’ll dive into a competitive analysis of World Cup retail across sports specialty and mass market channels to help inform future strategies for 2027 and beyond. Within Licensing, you’ll contribute to early-stage planning for brand and designer collaborations, artist integrations, and Olympic co-branding efforts with the USOPC. This is a unique opportunity to experience the inner workings of U.S. Soccer’s largest commercial partnership while gaining exposure to product development, strategic brand alignment, and fan engagement. You’ll also be encouraged to contribute across additional projects as you grow your understanding of this dynamic, fast-paced department. Come join us and help bring the U.S. Soccer brand to life for fans across the country and around the world. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Business or Marketing major
• Experience or strong interest in product management, marketing, licensing, and/or marketplace operations
• Strong analytical skills and ability to collaborate with multiple external partners
• Willingness to learn and actively engage in diverse projects 

Finance

As a Finance Intern at U.S. Soccer, you’ll be immersed in the financial operations of the organization that’s leading the growth and development of soccer at every level.  This role offers a chance to gain meaningful, hands-on experience at the intersection of finance and elite athletic performance. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, developing and honing your technical skills and strategic insight. In this role, you’ll contribute to the management of the Federation’s operating budget, assist in the preparation of financial reports and presentations, and help maintain accurate and organized financial records. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with departments across the organization to analyze the financial implications of key business decisions and be part of cross-functional strategic initiatives that drive the future of U.S. Soccer.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Business / Economics major with a concentration in accounting or finance preferable
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI or Power Query is a plus
• Interest in the business side of sports 

Marketing Communications

We’re looking for a Project Management Intern to join our Creative Studio team and help deliver bold, high-impact work. In this fast-paced role, you’ll support projects for national teams, Federation functions, and the 2026 Men’s World Cup—gaining hands-on experience managing timelines, creative workflows, and cross-team collaboration on some of the biggest stages in sports. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Organization and time management, juggling multiple deadlines and priorities
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Collaboration, working effectively across creative teams and stakeholders
• Problem solving, ability to adapt and remain solutions-oriented
• Attention to detail
• Understanding of the creative development process and interest in creative design

People & Culture

This unique cross-functional internship role will give you the opportunity to contribute to projects that strengthen our workplace culture, support our employees, and advance our efforts to engage diverse communities through the power of soccer. You will gain exposure to HR operations, community engagement, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, while learning how these areas intersect to create meaningful impact throughout the Federation. Your contributions will help foster a positive, engaging, and productive work environment, reinforcing our culture of excellence. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, Sports Administration, or related field
• Passion for people, culture, and building inclusive communities
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects, build relationships,  and work collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Partnership Marketing 

U.S. Soccer’s Partnership Marketing team is responsible for managing a growing portfolio of corporate partners during one of the most exciting and pivotal moments in the history of the sport in America. With all eyes on soccer leading into major global events, our team brings purpose-driven partnerships to life through creative activations, impactful storytelling, and seamless execution. As a Partnership Marketing Intern, you’ll play an integral role in supporting the day-to-day management and activation of U.S. Soccer’s partners. You’ll collaborate closely with team leaders and cross-functional groups including Operations, Match Production, and Media to help deliver successful campaigns, matchday experiences, and partner programs. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Studying business, marketing or sports management
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience with a school’s athletic department or sports marketing program a plus
• Superior organization, project management skills, self-starter and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
• Knowledge of the sport and entertainment industry, soccer specific knowledge is a plus 

Partnership Development 

U.S. Soccer’s Partnership Development team is responsible for building purpose driven, long term commercial partnerships with blue chip companies. This investment fuels all of U.S. Soccer’s critical initiatives and is essential for growing the game at all levels. We are looking for a driven, team player to join our department and contribute to critical strategic initiatives including research, partner prospecting, stakeholder engagement and much more! This role offers a hands-on experience working in a dynamic, revenue generating team during a monumental stretch of growth for the sport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn and support the broader team
• Passion for growing the game of soccer and interest in business development or marketing
• Background in soccer (any capacity) is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented 

Product

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a UI/UX design Intern to join our dynamic team. As a UI/UX design Intern, you will contribute to real projects from day one — supporting user research efforts, synthesizing design requirements, contributing to wireframes and visual design work, and maintaining design documentation. This role offers a front-row seat to how design decisions are made, iterated, and implemented in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment. You’ll gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration, with the opportunity to grow your design skills while contributing to the design of products that engage millions of soccer fans. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design tools such as Figma for creating digital experiences on web and mobile
• Knowledge of design thinking or user experience research
• Hands-on experience building digital products is preferred 

Soccer Growth
Join the team that’s shaping the future of the game across the country! As a Soccer Growth intern, you’ll dive into real projects that bring soccer to more people, in more places, and in better ways. From crafting strategies to get the game into schools, to building partnerships that fuel community programs, to reimagining competitions and membership experiences, to creating a more inclusive environment for athletes with disabilities, you’ll have a front-row seat (and hands-on role) in making it all happen. If you’re ready to think big, collaborate across the soccer world, and see your ideas come to life, this is your chance to play on the growth side of the game! 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Understanding of the soccer ecosystem
• Strong communication and collaboration skills (you’ll be working with people across the soccer world)
• Creative problem-solving and ability to think strategically
• Comfortable with research and analyzing information
• Organized and detail-oriented, you’ll be juggling multiple projects
• Proactive attitude and willingness to jump in and learn new things
• People person who’s not afraid to share ideas and ask questions
• Experience participating in the soccer ecosystem is a plus     

Sporting – HP Data Analytics

Looking for an opportunity to blend your love for soccer and your software skills? In this role, you’ll help build systems that support data analysis for soccer staff across our National Team programs. During your internship, you’ll:

• Get into the nitty-gritty of how production ETL systems and databases work at scale
• Design scalable soccer data applications for the web
• Become fluent in the language and syntax of soccer data
• Learn how soccer insights get built end to end: from raw data to metrics to presentations to stakeholders

You’ll play a vital role in supporting a data-driven culture across the High Performance Department at U.S. Soccer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Studying Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or similar
• Background and familiarity with soccer (any capacity) is a plus
• Strong project management skills: able to take a high-level idea, break it down into pieces, execute, and communicate progress
• Experience working on full-stack web applications (preferably in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Experience with SQL-like database systems
• Experience with version control systems (like Git)

Sporting – HP Research & Innovation

This internship offers the unique opportunity to work across the Sports Science and Research & Innovation disciplines of the High Performance Department at US Soccer. This cross-functional role will gain hands-on experience in applied sport science and performance research by contributing to the implementation, evaluation, and refinement of the Recovery Lab and other key initiatives. Key responsibilities include supporting camp-based activities, assisting with data collection and compliance monitoring, contributing to educational resources, and helping develop written research deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Studying Exercise Science, Physiology, Biomechanics, Sports Nutrition, or related fields
• Interest in research, applied sport science, or high-performance sport, ideally within soccer
• Proficiency in data analysis and coding (e.g., R or Python) is a plus
• Experience with research, athlete monitoring, or recovery strategies is beneficial
• Background in soccer (player, coach, referee, etc.) is preferred
• Strong written communication skills 

Strategy

This internship offers exposure to a fast-paced strategy team in the sports industry. The responsibilities of this individual will include: operational strategy, financial modeling, and administrative support on the National Training Center, contribution to U.S. Soccer’s 2026   World Cup Legacy (campaign that focuses on community soccer and local city activations), project management support on U.S. Soccer’s pre-professional player development, and important operational support for key external stakeholder relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Majoring in Business, Economics, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or Management
• Demonstrated leadership in clubs and organizations
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills 

 If you have any questions, please reach out to internships@ussoccer.org.

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.