{"id":62400,"date":"2025-09-17T14:05:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T12:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/?p=62400"},"modified":"2025-09-17T14:18:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T12:18:07","slug":"ones-to-watch-womens-college-volleyball-2025-season-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/en\/ones-to-watch-womens-college-volleyball-2025-season-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ones to watch college soccer- 2025 season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The College Soccer season has kicked off once again, and this year we\u2019re once more turning our attention to some of our Dutch talents who are chasing their dreams in America! With their discipline, passion, and technical skills, they have already made quite an impression and, whether as Freshmen or as experienced players, they are set to play an important role within their teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From dazzling attacks to crucial defensive interventions, these footballers show what it means to combine top-level college sports with their studies. In this article, we shine the spotlight on eight Dutch soccer players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Thomas Noordegraaf<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
University:<\/strong> UC Santa Barbara Year:<\/strong> Graduate Student (Master) Division\/Conference:<\/strong> NCAA Division I – Big West<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thomas is starting his first season as a graduate student at UC Santa Barbara. With experience at BVV Barendrecht in the Netherlands, he brings plenty of quality to Santa Barbara through his height, speed, explosiveness, and shot. Playing both as a midfielder and a forward, Thomas has made a strong start to his new adventure in America, recording two assists in his first four matches. We expect many more to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
University:<\/strong> IU Indianapolis Year:<\/strong> Senior Year Division\/Conference:<\/strong> NCAA Division I – Horizon League<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gijs Velings enters his Senior Year as Captain of the IU Indianapolis Jaguars. Over the past seasons, he has built a reputation as a reliable midfielder. As a Freshman, he started nearly every match, and in the 2024 season, he was one of the few players to start every game from kickoff. Gijs is the kind of midfielder every coach wants on their team. With his willingness to put in the hard work, his performances, and his leadership, he has emerged as the leader for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Maarten Schouten<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
University: <\/strong>Bethel University Year:<\/strong> Freshman Division\/Conference:<\/strong> NAIA – NCCAA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, Maarten Schouten defends the goal as a Freshman at Bethel University in Indiana. Hailing from Arnhem, Maarten came through the youth academy of NEC Nijmegen, where he eventually trained with the first team under the guidance of, among others, Jasper Cillessen. In addition, he spent a year at Top Oss, where he had the opportunity to gain experience at Keuken Kampioen Divisie level. In doing so, Maarten built a strong and unique foundation for his adventure in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
University: <\/strong>Northeast Community College Year:<\/strong> Freshman Division\/Conference:<\/strong> NJCAA Division II \u2013 ICCAC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This season, Jochem Ostendorp has begun his adventure at Northeast Community College in Nebraska. With experience at, among others, De Graafschap, Jochem developed into a versatile midfielder. With his excellent finishing, sharp through passes, and tactical awareness, Jochem immediately made a big impression as a Freshman with the Hawks, who were crowned \u2018National Champion\u2019 of NJCAA Division II last year. Thanks to his scoring ability, Jochem was immediately decisive with a winning goal in his second match. Definitely keep an eye on him, we expect to see a lot more from him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
University: <\/strong>St. Cloud University Year: <\/strong>Sophomore Division\/Conference:<\/strong> NCAA Division II, NSIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yannick Langerhuizen begins his Sophomore year as a defender at St. Cloud State University. The Rotterdam native made an immediate impact in his Freshman Year, starting 16 matches right away, 11 of which he played in full, impressive statistics for a Freshman. The two-footed Yannick, with his comfort on the ball, ability to build from the back, willingness to step into midfield, and high football intelligence, has become an indispensable part of the defense at St. Cloud University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rob Stoop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
University: <\/strong>William Penn University Year:<\/strong> Sophomore Division\/Conference:<\/strong> NAIA – HAAC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rob Stoop is entering his Sophomore Year at William Penn University. The right-footed central defender gained several years of experience in the Willem II youth academy in Tilburg. With his defensive skills, strength in duels, ability to build from the back, and heading expertise, Rob has proven himself a reliable and solid presence in the team\u2019s back line. After losing the final in last year\u2019s \u2018national tournament\u2019, Rob and his team are determined to make a push for the title this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emma Brilleman<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
University:<\/strong> Northeast Community College Year:<\/strong> Freshman Division\/Conference:<\/strong> NJCAA Division II – ICCAC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emma Brilleman is making her debut as a Freshman with the women\u2019s team at Northeast Community College. The forward from Diepeveen has quickly adapted to college soccer and is already showcasing her talents in her first matches. With her speed, physical presence, and passing, she contributed two goals and three assists in her first six matches. With Emma\u2019s qualities, we expect this will be just the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
University:<\/strong> Eastern Arizona College Year: <\/strong>Freshman Division\/Conference: <\/strong>NJCAA Division I – ACCAC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After her years in the first team of VDZ, it was time for Nikki Garthoff to take the next step. That step has brought her to Eastern Arizona College, where she has joined as a 19-year-old Freshman. The talented midfielder convinces the coaches of the women\u2019s soccer team with her technique, stamina, creativity, and exceptional football intelligence. Nikki has all it takes to develop into a key midfielder and will undoubtedly make a major contribution to the future of this team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/resize.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gijs-velings.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/maarten-schouten.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/jochem-ostendorp.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/yannick-langerhuizen.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rob-stoop.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/emma-brilleman.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/nikki-garthoff.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n