Soccer Assist are excited to announce our new trial dates and locations for October 2023. We will be travelling the country looking for the best unsigned talent who want to take the next steps in their football and education journey. Players interested only need to attend one trial event. Full NIKE training kit, Playermaker tracking devices and sports supplements are provided on the day. We kick off the October half-term in York, when we visit York Sports Village for the first time. We will then be travelling to Manchester and Milton Keynes. Simply scroll down to your closest location below to ..read more

Introducing our final ‘Rising Star’ of 2023 – Abi Harrison. Abi is heading to Shaw University in North Carolina next summer! The 17 from Yoevil currently plays for Exeter Reserves in the National Reserve League. She has been working hard to secure her A-Levels before starting her next chapter in America. Congratulations on signing with the Shaw Bears. Tell us about why you chose them and Shaw University The vibe I got from their head coach Randy Mcclure and some of the players was really good. Randy has been great and he put me in touch with some of my future team-mates. I had a few conversati ..read more

As the Lionesses continue to inspire everyone during this Summers Women’s World Cup, we continue to look at the Rising Stars of the game – in particular the girls who have taken the ‘unconventional route’ to help them achieve their ambition. 15 year old Sophie Afshar currently plays for the London Football Talent Centre, but is looking to go to college in America when she completes her A-Levels. The no nonsense centre back spoke to us about her reasons, ambitions and talks us through her journey in the women’s game so far. You are looking to go to College in America in 2026. Tell us why? I th ..read more

Our next Rising Star is 16 year old centre-back Charlotte Long. Charlotte plays for the London City Lionesses Under 16s and is looking to secure a soccer scholarship in America for 2025. Firstly, why have you chosen to go to College in America? You’re going to laugh, but when I was younger I watched ‘Bend it Like Beckham’ and honestly, that inspired me. I saw how amazing the facilities were. I think playing college soccer will open up so many opportunities. It’s not just playing football, your getting a University education too. I’m also excited to go and experience a different lifestyle. Anyw ..read more

Next up in our summer series, in collaboration with Miss Kick, we caught up with 19 year old Catherine from Liverpool. Catherine is heading to America this Summer on a soccer scholarship to play for the Iowa Lakes Lakers, the soccer team for Iowa Lakes Community College. A skillful central midfielder, Catherine couldn’t be more excited for her journey ahead. Why did you choose to study and play in the U.S.A? I went to America last summer to do some coaching and really enjoyed it. I loved the way they do football over there. It’s so different and I am now looking forward to experiencing that a ..read more

Introducing this years Rising Stars of Women’s Football, in collaboration with Miss Kick. With the Women’s World Cup currently taking place and record viewing figures globally, we wanted to shine a light on some of the talented female athletes here at Soccer Assist. These athletes are all taking the ‘unconventional route’ to the top by leaving their friends and families and crossing the ocean to play at college in America. This year we linked up with Miss Kick, a female led football clothing and sports brand based in Northwest England. They exist to ensure every female has the opportunity to b ..read more

Soccer Assist are hosting our next Trial Day events in both London and Loughborough this Summer. Students looking to earn a scholarship to study and play in the USA only need to attend one of these trial events and can register their place by following the links below. The Soccer Assist Trial Day consists of a presentation with a Q&A in which parents and guardians are invited to attend too. Players will then head to the pitch for a warm up, some small sided drills and matchplay situations. Each player will also be provided with NIKE training gear, sports supplements and Playermaker trackin ..read more

Soccer Assist is delighted to announce a new partnership with Jamaican Football Academy; Pembroke Elite Soccer. The partnership offers players in Kingston, Jamaica a range of new and exciting pathways in the game, including U.S Soccer Scholarships, Residential Training Camps and International Football Courses as well as semi-professional playing opportunities though AFC Dunstable. Soccer Assist Co-Founder Tyrelle McLeod-Bentley recently visited the island of Jamaica on a footballing tour. Speaking on the partnership, Tyrelle said: “We have been working behind-the-scenes with Levi and Pembroke ..read more

AFC Dunstable are delighted to announce that Soccer Assist will be the new custodians of the club. Soccer Assist operates its business in the football agency and academy sectors and brings with them a commercial operation that can help strengthen the current success of the club, whilst developing a sustainable future that supports the club’s ambition to progress further up the football pyramid and continue the growth of the youth teams. “The committee and I are absolutely delighted with the news that Soccer Assist will be the custodians of AFC Dunstable. With a lot of strong candidates to take ..read more

Soccer Assist are excited to announce that we will be touring America this Spring. A number of staff will be travelling across the mid-west this March and April as we look to tour several College campuses and meet with soccer coaches from all over. An annual trip taken by members of our placement team, Soccer Assist continues to build its network of colleges and establish good working relationships in order to ensure we understand their needs and that we send our players to the best possible establishments. This year see’s the team travel to Illinois, Indiana and Ohio with scheduled visits to ..read more