Eligibility Criteria: In order to be eligible in this category, an individual must have made his/her mark in soccer in a non-playing capacity and had a major, sustained and positive impact on soccer in the United States on a national or first division professional level.

Screening Committee: The committee shall consist of approximately 16 Hall of Famers. Each member may cast up to 10 ranked votes to create the Final Ballot. The Final Ballot shall contain approximately 15 candidates.
In 2008 the Screening Committee considered 53 candidates for the Final Ballot.

Selection Committee: The committee consists of: U.S. Soccer Director of Officials; MLS management representatives; MLS Commissioner; U.S. Soccer Secretary General; all Hall of Famers.

Election Criteria: The candidate who is named on the most ballots cast is elected, with a minimum of 50% required for election. One Builder may be elected annually. More than one may be elected in the event of a tie.

Number of Ballots cast in the 2008 Builder Election: 52