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Physical therapist Michael Fiorante embraces new role with U.S. Soccer

Fiorante started the full-time PT role with U.S. Soccer in September, after completing a 13-month sports residency at VCU.
He now treats players in camps and travels with teams for tournament play as part of U.S. Soccer’s extended national teams.
Fiorante coordinates care for athletes after camps and supports return-to-play programs across programs including deaf, cerebral palsy, power, beach and futsal.
The role for U.S. Soccer’s extended national teams is new, with Fiorante learning on the job and working with mentors at VCU.
Fiorante helped organize an amputee soccer clinic in collaboration with local partners in Richmond.
Fiorante plans to learn American Sign Language to better communicate with athletes he treats.
The position covers athletes across diverse programs, including the deaf, cerebral palsy, power, beach and futsal teams.
Fiorante’s work aligns with his goal to help athletes return to their passion on the field.
Fiorante views soccer as a universal language and aims to make the sport accessible for all.
The story originally appeared on VCU College of Health Professions’ site before VCU News republished it.

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