Soccer is played under the name “soccer” in America. More than 2,000 universities in America offer soccer (soccer) scholarships for boys and girls who want to combine soccer and study.

Playing college soccer in America is the perfect way to get better at the sport, get stronger both physically and mentally, and make friends with other student-athletes from all over the world!

All of this serves as a good start and preparation for your future career: whether on or off the soccer field!

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College Soccer is just a bit different from the ‘normal’ soccer you are used to here in the Netherlands: both in organization and in atmosphere. The biggest difference is that you don’t play for a club, but for your university.

On average, a team consists of 20-25 players who compete against other universities in the same league (conference). The ultimate goal? To qualify as a team for the national tournament of the year. Here the 48 best college teams in the country compete for the title.

College Soccer matches last 90 minutes just like you’re used to, divided into two 45-minute halves. However, there is a difference: instead of adding up to 90 minutes, in college soccer you go from minute 90 back to 0. In addition, it is possible to switch as many as 11 times. This ensures that the pace remains tremendously high and it is a physically demanding battle.

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Studying at an American school can cost as much as $65,000 a year! An amount that is unrealistic for almost all students to have to pay. Fortunately, almost all Universities with college soccer teams offer the possibility of obtaining both an athletic and academic scholarship.

Slamstox helps you find a scholarship so that your college soccer experience becomes affordable. Some student-athletes receive a full scholarship, then you can play sports and study in America for four years free of charge. Others student-athletes receive a partial scholarship, in which case a (large) portion of the study costs are covered. Here you can find more information about scholarships and costs in America.

Do you have questions about scholarships or want to know what is realistic for you? Then contact us via the inquiry form without obligation, and we will be happy to help you.

College soccer is divided into many different divisions, in which a total of more than 2,000 college teams play. As a result, the level of soccer between the divisions also varies greatly; from soccer players belonging to the top national youth teams to regional soccer players and the (best) amateur soccer players. There is a place for everyone. Through this link you can find more information about the different divisions in America.

Slamstox has already helped many different soccer players find a good scholarship. Like Bob Groenendijk, who moved to California from PSV to join the Pacific Tigers, as well as Gianni Steijlen, who transferred from NWC Asten (2nd division) to the Roadrunners of Metropolitan State.

Are you curious about the possibilities with your soccer level? Then fill out our introductory form on this page! We will gladly look at your possibilities together.

To play college soccer, you must have completed at least high school. However, there are several options:
– You have a completed HAVO or VWO diploma;
– You have a completed (two-year) MBO education;
– You are pursuing a bachelor’s degree;
– You have a completed bachelor’s degree.

Here you will find more information about the various options.

American universities offer a wide range of degree programs at many different levels. So as long as you meet the requirements, we will make sure the best possible match with a university is made for you!

Not sure if you meet the requirements? If so, feel free to contact us!

Slamstox has since placed many soccer players at universities across America. The Slamstox soccer toppers consist of both boys and girls who have played at the highest national level, and players who have played a lot at a regional level. The Slamstox players are at universities spread across all states, from California to Florida to New York City!

Last year Joost de Schutter left for Butler University in NCAA division 1, he played in the youth academy of PSV and also played several times for the Dutch national team in his youth. You can follow his adventures on his own Instagram account or that of Butler’s men’s soccer team.

Micky Woodrow and Julen Zuidervaart left for Thomas College together in the summer of 2022, check the men’s soccer team page for their adventures.

See the complete list of Slamstox soccer players here.

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After you spend four years playing football and studying in college, many great opportunities are guaranteed to be open to you: both on and off the soccer field. Some of the best college soccer players go for a professional sports career while others focus on a working career within their field of study and embark on a social career.

Are you ready to start working? Slamstox would love to help you kickstart your career. We do this with the Slamstox After College service, accessible to all Slamstox student-athletes and non Slamstox student-athletes. Want to know more about the Slamstox After College service? Check out the page here!

Did you know that …

• In 2023, there were 137 players competing in the World Cup with NCAA experience?
• Both the MLS (Men’s Professional Soccer League) and the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League) hold events for scouting final year student-athletes?
• In the United States, women’s soccer is more popular than men’s soccer? The women’s national team also generally outperforms the men’s national team.
• Slamstox soccer specialist Wouter Verstraaten played college soccer at the University of the Pacific, then continued his master’s and soccer career at Durham University in England and now plays professional soccer at South Shields?
• International student-athletes have been arguing for years with American student-athletes about whether the sport should be called “soccer” or “football”? They can’t seem to figure it out…. 😉

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