United Soccer Coaches, founded in 1941 and headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is the world's largest soccer coaches' organization, catering to members at every level of the game. Committed to inspiring coaches and fostering their passion for the sport, United Soccer Coaches empowers them to pass on their knowledge to players and other members of the soccer community. With the mission of enhancing, contributing to, and advocating for the development and recognition of soccer coaches, players, and the game itself, United Soccer Coaches serves as the trusted and unifying voice, advocate, and partner for coaches at all levels.

The organization's core values include delivering value that surpasses expectations, maintaining a sense of family and acknowledging past contributions, upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and sportsmanship, and promoting fiscal responsibility. They also prioritize meeting the needs of a diverse membership, serving the greater good of the game, and managing the association through teamwork and open, honest communication. United Soccer Coaches is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging within the soccer community, aiming to remove barriers to recruiting, retaining, and advancing talented members from historically underrepresented populations.

Their commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all members is reflected in their diversity statement. The organization offers a wide range of programs and services, including coaching courses, educational opportunities, scholarships, and advocacy initiatives. They also provide resources such as the Soccer Journal, Foundation Events, and a Career Center for job seekers and employers in the soccer industry.

United Soccer Coaches brings the community of coaches together through events like the annual United Soccer Coaches Convention, where members have the opportunity to connect and share their experiences. By joining United Soccer Coaches, members become part of a vibrant and impactful community that can make a lasting difference in their personal and professional lives