The finalists for our 2023 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 three (3) photo categories: Soccer Fandom, Match Action, 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, 2024.

You can cast your vote HERE.

We had an incredible class of entries this year, and we’re now one step closer to finding the best soccer photos from North America in 2023. You can now check out all the finalists below, and we look forward to seeing your winning selections.

SOCCER FANDOM CATEGORY FINALISTS

Presented by the 1st half

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.

Alejandro Gutiérrez Mora
Max Ornstil
Spenser Powell
Logan Riely
Nicolas Polo Sanchez

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

Photo by Alejandro Gutiérrez Mora

“Los Angeles, CA. December 16, 2023. Two fans of the Mexican National Soccer Team watch the game in the last row of the stadium during the international friendly match between Colombia and Mexico at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.”

Photo by Max Ornstil

“Although scattered with European legends on his wall, Gus, the young footballer pictured, is the future of American soccer. Taken during the filming of a short film in which he starred as a football wonderkid, Gus represents a new wave of young fans moving the game forward.”

Photo by Spenser Powell

“The Green Mountain Bhoys supporters group celebrates the last game of the Vermont Green FC Season.”

Photo by Logan Riely

“San Diego Wave forward and USWNT star Alex Morgan signs a pair of Crocs for a girl after the game against the Houston Dash.”

Photo by Nicolas Polo Sanchez

“The emotions from the Super Clasico were palpable. From a father crying tears of joy while holding up his son and their newly gifted jersey, to young lovers embracing one another in the rush of the crowd, even the fights were a representation of enormous passion.”

MATCH ACTION CATEGORY FINALISTS

Presented by Worldie

The game. Goals, reactions, saves, celebrations — anything on the field during matchday.

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

Nick Bastoky
Craig Mitchelldyer
Joe Martinez
Mitch Martin
Hanin Mazri

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

Photo by Nick Bastoky

“Walker Zimmerman scores the first goal of the 2023 MLS Season debuting the Johnny Cash Man In Black Kit. The entire team celebrated singing Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" using the corner flag as the mic. Electricity.”

Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer

“Diego Valeri is lifted into the air by Timbers players after being inducted into the team's Ring of Honor on July 15, 2023.”

Photo by Joe Martinez

“Eduard Löwen takes a corner kick as fans and teammates look on during St. Louis CITY SC's match vs FC Dallas. This image was captured in camera with a manual focus tilt-shift lens, pulling the focus down into a narrow band and turning CITYPARK into a miniature-like world.”

Photo by Mitch Martin

“Atlanta United defender Juanjo Purata #22 (right) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the winning goal in the 98th minute against the Chicago Fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, April 23, 2023.”

Photo by Hanin Mazri

“Expect the unexpected, this is football. Jamaica makes a 4-4 comeback on aggregate to qualify for the CONCACAF Nations League semi final, making it the first time in history for Jamaica.”

GROWING THE GAME CATEGORY FINALISTS

Presented by Golaço Kits

Rising together. Photographer’s 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.

Andrea Vilchez
Jimena Panduro
Stephen Nadler
Beau Chevalier
Jonathon Demske

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

Photo by Andrea Vilchez

“Football legend Marta shares an emotional moment with a young Brazilian mascot before walking out on the pitch.”

Photo by Devon John Cafaro

“Part of growing the game is getting people to fall in love with it. Good soccer is great, but also great is showing just how cool the game can be, and how cool women playing it are. That’s exactly what Midge Purce showed. Women are both excellent athletes and cool as hell.” - Jimena Panduro [Director of Content and Social @GothamFC]

Photo by Stephen Nadler

“A boy controls a soccer ball during a Fundación Fútbol Más activity in Vista Hermosa, Morelos, Mexico.”

Photo by Beau Chevalier

“Christine Sinclair or The Greatest of All Time, plays her final match for Canada in her hometown of Vancouver in front of a sold out ‘Christine Sinclair Place’ Crowd.”