Question 1

What is amputee soccer?

Accepted Answer

Seven-a-side and relentless: six lower-limb amputee outfield players on crutches, one upper-limb amputee goalkeeper, no offsides, no prosthetics—just speed, skill, and serious athleticism. If you've never seen it, prepare to be impressed.

Question 2

Who is behind this event?

Accepted Answer

The Invitational is sponsored by McCourt Global, the enterprise of OM owner Frank McCourt (C’75) & co-hosted by Georgetown University's Disability Cultural Center, with Treizième Homme (OM's social impact foundation) & the American Amputee Soccer Association (AASA) as partners and co-organizers.

Question 3

What is Olympique de Marseille?

Accepted Answer

One of Europe’s most storied professional soccer clubs, competing in Ligue 1—France’s top league. In 2025, OM became the first Ligue 1 club to establish an official amputee team, whose players train at OM's professional facilities alongside the club's other teams and compete at international level.

Question 4

What is Treizième Homme?

Accepted Answer

The foundation of Olympique de Marseille, driving change through education, social cohesion, sport, and environmental protection. Treizième Homme founded OM’s amputee soccer team with a belief that football belongs to everyone. To learn more, visit: https://www.om.fr/fr/treiziemehomme/presentation.

Question 5

How can I support amputee soccer?

Accepted Answer

To donate to Treizième Homme, visit: https://www.om.fr/fr/treiziemehomme/presentation#anchor_helloasso

To become a sponsor of the AASA, visit:
https://www.usampsoccer.org/sponsorships-donation

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