Megan Rapinoe, Jozy Altidore and Julie Ertz have been elected to the United States National Soccer Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. David Beckham and indoor football player Tatu entered through the veteran ballot, while former national team coach Lothar Osiander was chosen in the builder category. Their induction is scheduled for 16 April 2027.
Megan Rapinoe, Jozy Altidore and Julie Ertz have been elected to the United States National Soccer Hall of Fame, the institution honouring contributions to American football. David Beckham and indoor football player Tatu were selected on the veteran ballot, while former national team coach Lothar Osiander entered through the builder category. The six will be inducted on 16 April 2027.[1], [2]
Rapinoe won two Women’s World Cups, Olympic gold and the 2019 Ballon d’Or individual award. She retired from international football in 2023 with 63 goals in 203 appearances. Family, friends and fans surprised her with the election news at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.[1]
Altidore scored 42 goals in 115 US appearances and helped Toronto FC win the 2017 league championship. Ertz played at three Women’s World Cups and was twice named US Soccer’s player of the year. Both retired after club careers that included major North American teams.[1]
Beckham joined Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 and won consecutive league titles before later becoming an Inter Miami owner. Tatu’s career brought recognition for indoor football. Osiander coached the US men’s national team and the Olympic side, as well as Galaxy and San Jose. Rapinoe, Altidore and Ertz were all elected in their first year of eligibility.[1], [2]
