The finalists for our 2024 North American Soccer Photo Contest are set, and we need your help deciding the winners. Our judges have narrowed down the field and selected five (5) finalists from each of the following four (4) photo categories: Soccer Fandom, Match Action, Celebrations, and Growing the Game. The category winners and overall community prize will be decided by a popular vote, with the voting form closing at 11:59 PM EST on January 31st, 2025.

You can cast your vote HERE.

We had an amazing class of entries this year, and we’re now one step closer to finding the best soccer photos from North America in 2024. You can now check out all the finalists below, and we look forward to seeing your winning selections.

SOCCER FANDOM CATEGORY FINALISTS

The people. Photographs capturing the essence of soccer fandom in North America.

Congratulations to the following photographers — their photo entries have been selected by our team of judges as the five Soccer Fandom category finalists.

Benjamin Johnson
Jessie Alcheh
Brandon Koodish
Michael Ramirez
Miguel Alejandro Sanchez-Nunez

Below are their respective submissions, in no particular order, accompanied by their captions.

Photo by Benjamin Johnson

“This post-match photo was captured after Alex Morgan's final game in Louisville, Kentucky. I have never seen fans so eager to catch a glimpse of or secure an autograph from an away player, highlighting the impact Alex has had on the game.”

Photo by Jessie Alcheh

“A sea of fans supporting Mexico cheer during a match against Venezuela in Copa America.”

Photo by Brandon Koodish

“John Tolkin of the New York Red Bulls celebrates with fans after defeating the Columbus Crew in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.”

Photo by Michael Ramirez

“There’s no better experience than a goal celebration at an LAFC game!”

Photo by Miguel Alejandro Sanchez-Nunez

“Fans welcome the start of a new era in women's professional soccer across the U.S in Charlotte, NC.”

MATCH ACTION CATEGORY FINALISTS

Goals, reactions, saves, etc. – anything on the field during the full 90. No celebrations.

Congratulations to the following photographers. Their photo entries have been selected by our team of judges as the five Match Action category finalists.

Daniel Bartel
Brandon Koodish
Tanya Perez
Brad Smith
Jacob Gonzalez

Below are their respective submissions, in no particular order, accompanied by their captions.

Photo by Daniel Bartel

“Chicago, IL - April 20, 2024: Chicago Fire forward Georgios Koutsias scores a goal against Real Salt Lake at Soldier Field. The goal will be called back for offsides.”

Photo by Brandon Koodish

“ECNL Playoffs at sunset in San Diego, CA.”

Photo by Tanya Perez

“Right winger battles for control of the ball.”

Photo by Brad Smith

“Sophia Smith #11 of the United States takes a first touch while playing South Korea on June 1, 2024.”

Photo by Jacob Gonzalez

“Austin FC midfielder Sebastián Driussi kicks the ball during the second half of the match against CF Monterrey at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas on Tuesday July 30, 2024.”

CELEBRATIONS

Photographs capturing the excitement after a goal, winning a match, or a championship — soccer’s most prized moments.

Congratulations to the following photographers — their photo entries have been selected by our team of judges as the five Growing the Game category finalists.

Caean Couto
Chelsea Purgahn
Brandon Koodish
Nick Bastoky
Mike Fiechtner

Below are their respective submissions, in no particular order, accompanied by their captions.

Photo by Caean Couto

“Ioanna Papatheodorou #11 of the University of Washington celebrates with teammates at the final whistle after scoring two free-kicks, with the second taking the lead in the 86th minute, to defeat Michigan State 2-1 on October 13th 2024.”

Photo by Chelsea Nicole Purgahn Autrey

“Austin FC supporters react to the team’s first season win after the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, March 30, 2024.”

Photo by Brandon Koodish

“John Tolkin of the New York Red Bulls celebrates with fans after defeating the Columbus Crew in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.”

Photo by Nick Bastoky

“Nashville SC players celebrate Drew Yearwood's first goal in Gold. Scored against LA Galaxy.”

Photo by Mike Fiechtner

“Kalani Kossa-Rienzi of the Seattle Sounders FC celebrates a late game winning goal against Phoenix Rising FC during the US Open Cup on 5/22/24.”

GROWING THE GAME CATEGORY FINALISTS

Rising together. Your creative representation of growing the beautiful game in North America.

Congratulations to the following photographers — their photo entries have been selected by our team of judges as the five Growing the Game category finalists.

Ryan Young
Daniel Klain
Georgia Soares
Victor Lopez
Mario Domínguez

Below are their respective submissions, in no particular order, accompanied by their captions.

Photo by Ryan Young

“For Hispanic Heritage Month, I connected Maria Sanchez and Melanie Barcenas with a teenage Escaramuza team in San Diego's south county. None of the teenagers played soccer or had really followed women's soccer until meeting Maria and Melanie. That moment made them supporters.”