We are proud to announce that Tressler attorney Andrew S. Paine has once again been selected to represent Team USA as a member of the U.S. Men’s National Amputee Soccer Team in the World Cup. This will mark Andrew’s fourth year representing Team USA. The tournament will take place from November 13th to the 22nd in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico. The U.S. team is drawn into Group E alongside Uzbekistan, Morocco, and Uruguay.

In March 2022, Andrew was in a snowmobile accident that resulted in severe injuries, including the amputation of his right leg above the knee. Undeterred, he continued playing the game he loves. Now, four years later, Andrew serves as a Board Member of the American Amputee Soccer Association and plays as a field player for Team USA. “This one is particularly meaningful to me. After my accident, I never imagined I’d be playing soccer again, let alone have the opportunity to represent my country on the international stage,” said Andrew S. Paine. “But here we are! I’ve spent the last four years working toward this goal, and the chance to finish my time with the National Team by competing in a World Cup alongside teams from 24 countries feels like a fitting way to close this chapter.”

Tressler LLP is honored to support Andrew and the American Amputee Soccer Association (AASA). Our firm has proudly donated $2,500 to the AASA’s World Cup fundraising campaign. This amazing group of athletes is raising funds to cover travel, equipment, housing, and medical needs for the tournament.

“I’m incredibly thankful for the support the firm has given me and the team along the way. That support has helped make these opportunities possible not only for me, but also for teammates who have limited resources and rely heavily on outside support to participate at this level.”

Join us in supporting Team USA on their journey to the World Cup in Mexico. Click here to donate on the AASA’s fundraising website.

Congratulations to Andrew Paine and all of the amazing athletes representing the United States. We are excited to cheer on the team in the coming weeks! Go U.S.A.!

All photos courtesy of AASA photographer Nigel DeGraff.

About Andrew S. Paine

Andrew Paine is a partner and Co-Chair of Tressler’s Local Government Law practice. He concentrates his practice in the representation of Illinois park districts, municipalities, and other governmental entities in transactional and litigation-related matters. Andrew has extensive experience in a broad array of local government matters, including real estate, land use and zoning, economic development, capital development and construction, annexation, boundary disputes, and board governance, as well as drafting and negotiating leases, licenses, easements, and intergovernmental agreements. Andrew can be reached at apaine@tresslerllp.com.

About the American Amputee Soccer Association

The American Amputee Soccer Association has dual missions. One mission is to promote and develop the sport for the benefit of participants with limb differences. The Association accomplishes this through outreach programs at the local levels to help interested players become introduced to the sport, maximize their proficiency, build self-confidence, learn the power of teamwork, and build a strong social network. The AASA’s second mission is to select, develop, and train elite amputee soccer athletes to represent the United States in international competition. Click here to learn more.