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21 guides about playing college soccer in the US, written by former college players. Every rule with its official source.

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The recruiting timeline, by graduation year

What to do this month, from class 2027 to 2030, with the NCAA contact dates.

GSX · 6 min

NCAA, NAIA or JUCO: which path is yours?

The three ways to play in the US, compared on level, scholarships and grades.

Pablo González · 5 min
New · 2026

Five years, one clock: the new eligibility

The 2026 rule: when your five-year clock starts, with a calculator.

Pablo González · 6 min

Is a scholarship agency worth it?

What NCAA rules allow, seven red flags and how to check any agency or advisor, us included.

GSX · 7 min
New · 2026

8 questions to ask an agency or advisor before you pay

What a good answer sounds like, our own answers and an example university list.

Pablo González · 6 min

What it really costs, with a scholarship

The formula every family should use, plus the visa costs no scholarship covers.

GSX · 6 min

Scholarships after the House settlement

Roster limits of 28, what changed and an offer calculator.

GSX · 5 min

TOEFL, Duolingo or IELTS?

Which test your universities accept, and how the new TOEFL scale works.

Carlos Moreno · 4 min

How to transfer in NCAA soccer

The 2026-27 windows, the F-1 transfer and four players from one roster.

Pablo González · 7 min

Women's college soccer in the US

350 Division I programs, scholarships and what coaches look for.

GSX · 6 min

A highlight video coaches actually watch

3 to 5 minutes, your best clip first and what to show for your position.

Carlos Moreno · 5 min
New · 2026

Goalkeepers: one spot, choose it well

What goalkeeper coaches look for, your video and six questions about the depth chart.

Pablo González · 6 min

From a Latin American club to a US university

Grades, English, academies and the visa, explained for families.

GSX · 6 min

From Spain

No PAU or SAT needed, FP, fichas and the visa in Madrid.

Carlos Moreno · 8 min

From Portugal

The 0-20 scale, ensino profissional and the visa in Lisbon.

Carlos Moreno · 8 min

From Brazil

Histórico Escolar, no ENEM and graduating in December.

GSX · 8 min

From Australia

QCE, HSC, VCE, the ATAR and the December gap.

Pablo González · 8 min

From Kenya

The KCSE with five passes, KNEC results and the visa in Nairobi.

Carlos Moreno · 8 min

From Mexico

Bachillerato certificates, the 0-10 scale, Liga MX academies and nine consulates.

Carlos Moreno · 8 min

From Germany

Abitur or Fachabitur, G9 and your age, Vertragsspieler and the visa.

Pablo González · 8 min

From Italy

Five years of superiori, the maturità, Primavera, Serie D and the visa.

Carlos Moreno · 8 min

Also in Spanish · Some guides in Portuguese. Rules checked October 15, 2026.