By SRUSA Founder, Chris Cousins I've seen a lot of talk about agencies that help players on their college soccer journey, and yes I founded and run one, but thought I'd give a breakdown about the type of people who typically use them. Firstly, Internationals (from outside the U.S.) make up about 30% of our clients. For the most part they NEED an agency. 99% of internationals have no real indepth knowledge on how the system works, the levels, and academics etc. So the guidance part, alongside the actual marketing is pretty much essential. I've seen internationals do it on their own, but fe ..read more

We are excited to announce that we have officially partnered with the National Football Youth League (NFYL), which has the top male and female clubs outside of the professional system in England. The exciting partnership allows all NFYL players to gain access to free opportunities to be seen by American College Soccer coaches, which is one of the most popular exit pathways for the league. The first stage of the partnership, we are running an All-Star Showcase so players from the league (nominated by their managers) can play in front of American College Soccer coaches. This event is taking pla ..read more

Redshirting in college soccer is when a student-athlete chooses to voluntarily sit out of a season of competition while still maintaining their eligibility to play for four years of college sports. This means that the student-athlete can still practice with the team, receive athletic scholarships, and be a part of the team culture, but they will not participate in any official games. There are several reasons why a student-athlete might choose to redshirt in college soccer. Some of the most common reasons include: To develop their skills and become more physically mature: Redshirting can be a ..read more

We are excited to announce that former College Coach, Ben Maxwell, has joined SRUSA as a Senior Soccer Consultant. Ben, a native of Scotland, but based in California, has not only coached at the College Level, but the ECNL and High School level. He has also been a Club Director, If you would like to get in touch with Ben, please email him at ben@srusasoccer.com ..read more

We are excited to announce that former D1 & D2 College Coach, Lucy Hutto, has joined SRUSA as a Senior Soccer Consultant. Lucy, was most recently the interim Head Coach of D1 side, Gardner-Webb University. If you would like to get in touch with Lucy, please email him at lucy@srusasoccer.com ..read more

We are excited to announce that former D1 College Coach, Paul Jobson, has joined SRUSA as a Senior Soccer Consultant. Jobson, has coached the D1 Level for over 17 years, and also coached at the youth level and directed multiple youth soccer programs. If you would like to get in touch with Paul, please email him at paul@srusasoccer.com ..read more

We are excited to announce that former D1, D3 and NAIA, College Coach, Ante Cop, has joined SRUSA as a Senior Soccer Consultant. Ante is based in Indiana, and was also a former All-American as a College Player. If you would like to get in touch with Ante, please email him at ante@srusasoccer.com ..read more

We are excited to announce that current USL League 2 Head Coach, and former NCAA Division 1 Assistant Coach, Danny Riley, has joined SRUSA as a Senior Soccer Consultant. Danny will be based out of the UK, but brings a whole wealth of expertise at the College, Semi-Pro and Pro level. If you would like to get in touch with Danny, please email him on riley@sportsrecruitingusa.com ..read more

Choosing between a junior college and a four-year university is a crucial decision for many students, especially those who are passionate about soccer. While four-year institutions may offer the prestige and allure of well-known athletic programs, junior colleges have a unique set of advantages that should not be overlooked. In this article, we will explore the benefits of starting at a junior college for both your education and soccer career, and why it might just be the perfect game plan for your future success. The Similarities in Generic Education Classes Both junior colleges and four-yea ..read more

We are excited to say that we will be scouting on behalf of the a number U.S. Summer League sides this April in the UK. The U.S. Summer Leagues which consists of the following leagues (USL League 2, NPSL, and UPSL), are the highest level of amateur soccer in America. Typically most players are some of the best U.S. College Soccer players, however, many international players join them for the summer. So we've been asked to review players for potential opportunities this May-July. We are ideally looking for players aged 18 and above (max 22) who have been at professional clubs, and/or play in t ..read more