Brazil Soccer USA – History

Gerhard Benthin, the founder and Technical Director of Brazil Soccer USA is a Brazilian player with European background that started his career at the Flamengo Soccer club at a very young age in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Flamengo is the most popular soccer Club in Brazil.  Gerhard started as a field player and later became a token goalkeeper from youth to the professional level.

He later transferred to Fluminense where he won 2 Rio de Janeiro "under 14" state championships. Later on, he had the opportunity to be coached by many Brazilian National team coaches.

Gerhard has also had the opportunity to work as a Staff member with Carlos Alberto Torres, one of the most famous players (now coach in Europe), who has been the “Capitan” of the Brazilian national team and also playing alongside Pele in the World Cup in 1970 in Mexico; they captured the title to Brazil.

He learned the Brazilian method in his youth, and applied it throughout his professional career!

Living on the United States for 18 years, Gerhard has been teaching American players the successful Brazilian method with European discipline, this mix make the Brazilians one of the most powerful soccer Nation in the World.

Brazil Soccer USA has coached many American players to achieve their dreams in soccer, many of them reaching: AYSO All Stars, Club, ODP, College and Professional level. That is our goal to make your dream become reality.

If your Organization is serious about soccer and wants to learn what it really takes to be a soccer player, with fun, hard work, training and discipline you will experience a great atmosphere that is dedicated to teach with the passion of this amazing game.

Yours in Futebol,

Gerhard Benthin
Technical Director
Brazil Soccer USA