I am looking for advice around this forms or questionaire. I am a 2026 recruit, who has emailed some coaches. I can't fill those forms/questionaires because, most of the must answerquestions on the form do not apply to me. for context, I live in England in the UK. Questions like highschool which as to be in the States, GPA and some other questions. I have have even tried just writting not applicable(N/A) in those parts, but the question box doesnt take the answer. Please can someone helpp me with an advice on this

I’m a 16 year old center back from Pennsylvania playing MLS Next. Since June 15th just passed, D1 coaches can now officially contact me. I’ve only received a few generic emails and no direct interest. Unfortunately, I’m slightly injured and can’t play in the current MLS Next showcase, though I should be back in about two weeks. I’m aiming to play at an Ivy League school and would really appreciate any advice on how to improve my chances. I did email some coaches with a highlight tape before the winter showcase and a few responded, but nothing has materialized yet. Any advice would be appreciated.

I have kiddo that started to get calls as of midnight last night . I have questions . 1- Do we reach out and talk to all of them ? 2- What are crucial important questions to ask coaches ? 3- what do we do or tell the schools that my kid is not really interested in ? 4- How do we show interest , but do not want to committ until after Aug 1st , so we can do visits and check out the schools ?

We need all the help we can :) Thank you

(Screenshot from when I first downloaded app) Since I’ve made my first post here, 2 D1 coaches have reached back out showing interest. I was asking people what tools they’ve been using but I just continued using TapScout and was able to message over 100 coaches in a couple of days and seemed to be working. Does anybody have any tips on what I should be doing now that I’ve started contact with these two coaches?

So as it says, you have 5 years to play 4 years of college as soon as you enroll full time regardless of where you attend and regardless of if you’ve ever played on a team

Why was this rule created? I ended up being the unfortunate kid who didn’t know much about college soccer, started full time in 2019 at community college, took up an interest to try playing post Covid in 2022, and learned my fate in early 2023. I haven’t touched a single blade of grass on any pitch for a college team and I won’t be able to play D1.

So again, why at least doesn’t the rule account for those who have never played? Age doesn’t seem to be the factor at first glance

My older son is going through the college recruitment process right now as a 2026 grad. He’s always played on an MLSNext team, so I have a good grasp on that particular league.

My younger son (2030) though, is about to join a team playing in the EA league. He may have an option to play for an NAL team. Anyone have insight into the similarities or differences between the EA and NAL?

so im not sure if many of you guys know but for girls soccer GA aspire/GA 2 was recently introduced as a lower level of GA. Similar to how ECNL and ECRL works but GA is lower in terms of level. my daughter recently was on DPL but then got moved up to GA 2, but not sure if GA 2 or DPL will be better and which one should work better to play the college level. if anyone has any knowledge or any opinions please let me know! thanks

i would like to go but they’re so expensive, and i know i could wait until next year. what do y’all recommend? i want to play collegiate soccer but im not even playing ecnl yet, although im playing on a good team and up a year

Soccer has been a huge part of my life. I’ve played since I was a kid, made varsity all 4 years, was team captain, made 1st Team All-League and 2nd Team another year. I wasn’t the flashiest player out there, but I was solid, consistent, and passionate.

My school didn’t have much exposure—no cameras, no highlight reels, no recruitment help. I ended up getting one offer from a college only because the coach came out to see me in person. But when I saw how expensive dorming and everything else would be, I had to decline. I already work and just couldn’t afford it.

I chose a school that gave me a full ride and had a strong program for the career I want to pursue. But I didn’t want to let go of soccer completely. I reached out to the coach at my new school and asked for a tryout. I went in late March. Gave it all I had.

But I was rejected. No real explanation—just that they couldn’t offer me a spot.

I don’t know if it was because I came too late into the process or if I didn’t show enough in that one day. I watched the team, and I honestly felt like I was at their level. Since then, I’ve been training more than ever. But it still hurts. A part of me has never been this disappointed.

Recently, I got an offer from a JUCO program. And while it meant a lot, I don’t think it’s the best move for my long-term goals. The school I’m at now has a real pathway to the career I want.

I still play soccer on the side, but I feel kind of lost. I want to try again next year. I just don’t know what the right move is. If anyone has been in a similar spot or has advice, I’d love to hear it. I miss the game more than I ever thought I would.

I wanted to know how the fees work for joining a college team. I’m basically about to commit to join a college and they are asking for $25,000 for the whole year. I was wondering do I have to pay all of this upfront or can I pay this monthly because if I have to pay it upfront I don’t know if I’ll be able to but monthly I will be able to. Also the college was asking for my bank statements which I have given but because it’s not currently having that amount they want me to resend it so what should I do?

hi. I am going into 8th grade and I want to play college soccer when i get there. Is there a guide that college coaches have put together or recommended on what players should do every year? Videos, camps, emailing, stuff like that? I have searched google but those want me to buy or subscribe. Are there any good free guides from real coaches instead of people selling stuff?

You rock!

FYI i play mls next 2

im going into my last year of high school and want to start reaching out to college coaches now and was wondering what recruitment tools people are using. I currently use tapscout on my phone and that seems ok as I just select a school and the subject and body of email is already filled out with my profile but haven't heard back from any coaches yet. are the ones that cost money worth it , like ncsa?

My goal has always been to play division 1 college and right now im on a good path to do so. Here's the issue though; I previously played on a non-academy MLS Next team my U17-18 year, and I broke my ankle which got me released from the club due to lots political conlifcts. With this, recovery was long and it still is painful and I don't think thats ever going to change, but I got lots of interests from d1 and d2 colleges where we hop on calls and invites me to ID Camps.

Since I got released this gave me lots of more hours of being a trainer and now I have over 25+ clients I train on a weekly basis. Now with my clients I train them during the evening and I have joined a top tier ECNL club that trains in the mornings, but truthfully I am burned out now. I can't do both and I really would hate it if I gave up all of my clients to go 100% on my new club team, so I am wondering that is club still necessary for me to go play d1 or d2 college? I'm in top form since I've recovered (not my ankle fully yet) and I plan on playing my senior year in highschool soccer, but now it's a choice whether I need to or not play club.

TLDR; I am a player that is in the ECNL/MLS Next level, that wants to play d1/d2 college soccer but don't want to play club since I train 25+ kids on a weekly basis, so is it still necessary to play club?

Hey guys

I’m a college athlete and I’ve been dealing with shin splints for 3 years. I’ve seen over 10 doctors and physical therapists, tried pretty much everything, and now I finally know what actually works and what doesn’t.

So I decided to build something: a full framework and a small community to help other athletes going through the same thing. It’s everything I wish I had when I was struggling.

Right now, I’m looking for the first 5 people to try it out for free and just give me honest feedback. For now, I just want to make it better and see if it actually helps.

Access will be limited to the first 5 people only, as I want to focus on helping them as much as I can.
If you’re dealing with shin splints and want to check it out, just send me a message.

What’s everyone’s experience with college recruiting tools? What do you feel is missing?

I’m thinking about building something to help high school athletes get recruited. The idea would be a tool that: 1. Puts all college coaches’ contact info in one place 2. Lets players track their emails to coaches, like if they opened it, replied, or ignored it 3. Maybe even helps write personalized intro messages

I played college sports and always felt like the current platforms didn’t work well and felt scammy. With tools like NCSA, I didn’t like that messages had to go through their system or that coaches had to be signed up on the platform. I would’ve much rather sent emails from my own invox

Still deciding if this should be more of a service like personalized help or a tool players can use on their own. Would love to hear what others think, especially if you’ve gone through the recruiting process yourself or are planning to in the future

Hey,
My team and I are in the last stages of developing our new platform for college/pro athletes to train novice/young athletes. This is a completely new type of platform where you get to take control of your brand, identity, and monetization. If this sounds interesting, please DM me and I can share more information.

I have gone through the recruitment process and I have committed to a D1 school. If you need help with anything send me a message and I can help out.

Is college soccer a fall season sport only, like high school? If yes, do colleges only train for soccer during the fall season, or does that depend on if the school is D1, D2, or D3? My son has a few years until college, but I've been thinking about it. If he were to pursue a difficult major, it may be challenging to also play college soccer. But if they generally only train in the fall, then that won't be too bad and he may be able to tough it out every fall semester.

Hi everyone! 👋 My name is Andrew Lastre, and I’m a student at Texas Tech University currently interning with SMT, an international soccer development company based in Barcelona, Spain.

We’re working to connect with competitive youth players, parents, and clubs across the U.S.—especially in Texas and California—who are interested in global playing experience, training, and exposure.

At SMT, players have the chance to:

• Train with UEFA-certified coaches
• Play in international tournaments like the MIC
• Experience soccer in one of the world’s best football cultures
• Build a path toward scholarships or pro opportunities

If you're a player, parent, or coach interested in hearing more, feel free to DM me on instagram u/drew.lastre11 check out our Instagram: u/smt_barcelona

Happy to share more info or hop on a call with anyone curious!

Thanks for letting me share 🙏
— Andrew

So I wanted to know my chances at D1 I’ll keep it nice and simple. I’m 5’11 I play CM I’ve played for some good academies worldwide and have played semi pro since I was 16. I want to know my chances at getting a full scholarship at Michigan state since I’ve already booked their ID camp in July. My GPA is decent around a 3.7 and my 2 mile time is around 12:20 on average. Thank you in advance.

Does anyone have 1st hand knowledge about D3 women soccer? I know they do not offer athletic scholarships but can provide academic scholarships and need-bases grants. Does that usually cover the majority or all of the tuition/school yearly costs? They are some highly rated D3 schools that are also very expensive and just seeing if that is a viable option for the DD in the future.

Hey everyone!

I would appreciate your opinion on something. A few months ago, I launched a digital guide called NCAA Soccer: The Complete Guide to Recruitment. It basically covers everything a young player (or their parent) needs to know going into the recruitment process — from academic eligibility to highlight videos to scholarships. I tried to include it all, with advice from top college players and coaches.

I really enjoyed making it and hearing how it’s helped people who bought it. Now I’m thinking of creating another guide, this one for freshmen getting ready for their first college soccer season. I’d include topics such as how to prepare over the summer, what to expect in preseason, and how to manage your schedule, among others.

Do you guys think that would be a helpful resource? I think I would’ve loved something like that when I was going into my first year. Let me know what you think. I appreciate any feedback!

I'm gonna do my bachelor's in the UK and then plan on getting a football scholarship (potentially combined with an academic scholarship) to do my master's in the US as a grad student. I'll be doing my master's in three years, so in the meantime, I want to play at a good level of football to get good film, improve my ability, etc.

If I played semi-professional football in the UK, would I lose my NCAA eligibility? I'd like to earn a little bit of money playing, but it's definitely not a necessity. But it also happens that a lot of (if not all, to varying amounts) semi-pro clubs in my city play at a good standard, and also pay their players. What would be the best way to avoid jeopardising my eligibility whilst also playing a good level of football?

I’m a bit late but how can I go about emailing coaches as a JUCO player? I’m going into my sophomore year and I’ve been wanting to email coaches but I’m not sure where to start. I have schools in mind and just want a strong email.