Opportunities to represent the red, white and blue as part of USA Football’s adult and junior U.S. National Teams are gaining prominence as flag football prepares for its debut in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. There are several pathways to the U.S. National Team, including the Digital Combine.   

USA Football is partnered with GMTM (pronounced Gametime) to provide athletes like Missouri resident Anderson Lee with a pathway to represent their country as part of the U.S. National Teams. 

Lee joined USA Football’s National Team Pathway through GMTM’s free Digital Combine and eventually won a gold medal as part of the 15U U.S. Boys’ Flag National Team.  

“I always want to do things with excellence. That’s just my personality,” Lee said. “I prepared a lot for the Digital Combine, and everything paid off in the end. The combine was straightforward and gave me a great opportunity to be in the U.S. National Team’s system.” 

In early July, Lee and his teammates soaked up cheers from the crowd as they received gold medals for winning their division at USA Football’s Junior International Cup. The team defeated Japan 43-20 in their championship game to secure an undefeated 6-0 record in the international tournament. 

American adult and junior athletes who complete the U.S. National Team Digital Combine through GMTM are included in the pool of athletes considered for invitations to 2025 U.S. National Team Trials. This year, Digital Combines will run from Aug. 2 – Sept. 16 and Oct. 18 – Nov. 18.  

“The U.S. National Team Digital Combine with GMTM is a free opportunity for athletes to prove they have what it takes to compete on the international stage,” said USA Football Manager of National Teams and Head of Player Personnel, Charles Torwudzo. “USA Football is breaking down barriers to participation and engagement by providing multiple opportunities to join the U.S. National Team Pathway. We’re excited to continue partnering with GMTM to connect with talent transfers from other sports and existing elite flag football players.” 

Several athletes identified through Digital Combines have earned invitations to U.S. National Team Trials in each of the past two years, including Lee and 2024 U.S. Women’s National Team member Isabella Geraci. Lee’s performance in the Combine and Trials stood out to coaches, securing him a spot on the 15U final roster.  

“Being around the best athletes in the country and competing with them at Training Camp and during the Junior International Cup was a great experience,” Lee said. “What you gain from that physically, mentally and in every aspect of the game is unmatched. Being surrounded by that environment of excellence is very surreal. It really took my competitive mindset to the next level. There are so many ways that I’ve grown in knowledge of the game this summer. Just being around and working with my teammates has sharpened my skills.” 

GMTM is an easy-to-use social network that connects athletes with coaches and talent evaluators across a wide variety of sports and events. Athletes interested in the free Digital Combine should download the GMTM app and create profiles. 

The Digital Combine features an athlete background section where participants may upload highlights and share their past experiences. The process also includes completing several drills that measure agility, speed, etc. Athletes 17 or younger as of Dec. 31, 2025 will complete the junior combine, while athletes 18 or older as of Dec. 31, 2025 will complete the adult combine.  

The top athletes identified through this year’s Digital Combines will be eligible for invitations to 2025 U.S. National Team Trials this coming spring. Following Trials, 18 athletes per team will be invited to U.S. National Team Training Camp, after which alternates and the final 12-athlete roster will be announced.  

Athletes who don’t make the U.S. National Team are still eligible to join USA Football’s National Team Development Program as a member of a regional Select Team.   

Learn more about pathways to the U.S. National Team at usafootball.com.