Rapinoe, Altidore, and Ertz Lead 2026 National Soccer Hall of Fame Class

Megan Rapinoe, Jozy Altidore, and Julie Ertz were elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Thursday alongside David Beckham.

Former United States national team stars Megan Rapinoe, Jozy Altidore, and Julie Ertz were elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Thursday. The induction ceremony is scheduled for April 16 in Plano, Texas. Joining the trio are veteran ballot selections David Beckham and indoor soccer forward Tatu, as well as builder ballot inductee Lothar Osiander.

Rapinoe entered the Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility following a career that included 203 international appearances, 63 goals, and 73 assists. A two-time Women’s World Cup champion and 2019 Ballon d’Or winner, she played for Seattle Reign FC from 2013 until her 2023 retirement. Fellow inductee Julie Ertz, a two-time U.S. Soccer Player of the Year, earned her place after competing in three World Cups and playing professionally for the Chicago Red Stars and Angel City FC.

Jozy Altidore ranks third in U.S. history with 42 international goals scored across 115 caps. His domestic highlights include scoring the decisive goal for Toronto FC in the 2017 MLS Cup championship. David Beckham earned his nod on the veteran ballot for his contributions as an LA Galaxy player, where he won two titles and scored 18 goals, and as an owner of Inter Miami CF.

The class is rounded out by Tatu, who recorded 857 regular-season goals during a 21-year indoor career, and Lothar Osiander. Osiander served as the senior U.S. national team coach from 1986 to 1988 and later managed the San Jose Clash and LA Galaxy.