USA Football Launches Stars and Stripes Fund

USA Football has launched the Stars and Stripes Fund, a new initiative dedicated to supporting the national governing body’s teams they prepare for upcoming World Championships, World Games and the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles.

The Stars and Stripes Fund is designed to impact the athlete’s journey by reducing barriers to participation and providing performance services.Donors will have the opportunity to experience benefits while playing a role in the development of talent across the nation.

“We are at a critical moment where the future of the U.S. National Team program and the development of our athletes depend on collective support,” said USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck. “Contributions to the Stars and Stripes Fund will ensure that our U.S. National Team athletes have access to the resources they need to excel on the world stage, uphold our gold medal standard and continue to pursue their Olympic dreams.”

The U.S. men’s team has won five consecutive IFAF Flag Football World Championships, and the women have captured the past three World Championships.

The U.S. Tackle National Teams have produced notable alumni including Jameis Winston, Mac Jones,Kenny Pickett, Todd Gurley, Jonathan Taylor, Tyrann Mathieu, Trevon Diggs, Trey McBride and Chase Young. More than 75 U.S. National Team alumni have been selected in the NFL Draft and more have found homes in the league as undrafted free agents.

The U.S. Women’s Tackle National Teams have impactful alumni as well, including current and former NFL coaches Angela Baker, Callie Brownson, Katie Sowers and Jennifer Welter, as well as four-time NAIA Women’s Flag Finals Championship head coach Liz Sowers and Women’s National Football Conference founder and CEO Odessa Jenkins.

“We are excited to unite our community and offer a way for everyone to play a part in the success of the U.S. National Teams,” said Brandon McCladdie, USA Football director of development. “Every contribution you make helps fuel the growth of the sport and the athletes who represent our country in global competitions.”