Your questions, answered honestly

A 'full ride' covers tuition, on-campus accommodation, a meal plan, books and your football kit and training equipment. It is the top end of what a programme can offer and it is rare — most athletes receive a percentage.

Flights to and from the States, your social spending, and anything the university does not directly provide. If your award is partial, the remaining tuition and fees sit with you and your family.

We will never promise you one. The size of an award depends on your playing level, your grades and test scores, the timing of your recruitment, and the money a coach has left in their budget that year. Only the college coach can put a figure on it — so we work to get you the strongest set of options, then help you compare them properly.

You and your family. That is why we ask early on what you can realistically contribute — it shapes the level and type of programme we target for you, so you are never shown offers you cannot take.

Most families contribute something towards year one. Alongside any tuition shortfall, plan for flights, insurance, exam and eligibility fees and day-to-day living. We give you a written, itemised estimate for every programme on your shortlist before you commit to anything.

Typical additional items are flights to the US, the SAT (if required), the F1 student visa, health insurance, NCAA or NAIA eligibility centre registration, TOEFL or IELTS for non-native English speakers, and social spending. Fees change year to year, so we confirm current figures with you rather than quoting old numbers.

Often, yes. Strong grades can unlock academic awards that stack on top of athletic money — one of the most effective ways to close a funding gap. We build your academic case alongside your football profile for exactly this reason.

Most athletic awards are agreed year by year and renewed. They can be reduced or withdrawn for academic failure, disciplinary issues or leaving the programme — not simply for a dip in form or an injury sustained playing for the university. We talk you through the terms of every offer before you sign.

The earlier the better. Athletes who begin two years before they want to fly have the most choice, because coaches recruit in cycles and the best-funded spots go first. That said, we regularly place players in the same season — if you are close to a deadline, tell us and we will be straight with you about what is achievable.

Typically nine to eighteen months from profile to enrolment. Some athletes agree an offer within weeks; others wait for a specific programme or intake. Your advisor keeps a live timeline so you always know the next step.

As many as genuinely fit your football level, grades, budget and the kind of place you want to live. For some players that is a targeted handful of programmes; for others it is several hundred. Volume is not the point — the right fit is.

Yes. Film is the first thing a college coach opens. We tell you exactly what to record, then edit a highlight reel plus full-match footage that shows your position honestly — not a five-minute cut of your best three touches.

There are programmes across a huge range of standards, from NCAA Division I to junior college, so 'good enough' depends on the level. Our full assessment reviews match footage or an arranged UK match observation, followed by a 30-minute evaluation.

If coaches are emailing you directly, you are on their radar — but a generic mailshot is not an offer. We help you tell the difference and respond in a way that keeps you in the conversation.

The NLI is the binding agreement between you and an NCAA Division I or II programme. Signing commits you to that university for a year and ends recruitment by other colleges. Never sign one without reading the financial terms with your advisor.

There is a formal release process, and it can cost you a season of eligibility. It is far better to be certain before you sign — which is why we never rush an athlete into a decision.

Yes, transfers are common in American college soccer, and there are rules on eligibility and sitting out. We support our athletes through transfers as well as first placements.

The governing bodies set minimum academic standards and each university adds its own entry requirements on top. As a guide, solid GCSE and A-level (or equivalent) passes including English and maths keep the widest range of programmes open. Send us your grades and we will tell you where you stand.

If you want to play in those divisions, yes. Registration involves submitting your transcripts and proving your amateur status. We manage the process with you so nothing is missed or late.

Some programmes require the SAT; if English is not your first language you will usually need TOEFL or IELTS. Requirements vary by division and by university, so we confirm what is needed for your specific shortlist rather than sending you to sit exams you do not need.

No. Registration only makes you eligible. Coaches still need to see you, watch your film and be convinced you improve their squad — that is the work we do on your behalf.

It can be, particularly if you have been paid, been under contract, or played in certain senior competitions. Tell us your full playing history at the start — honestly and in detail — and we will assess it before it becomes a problem.

Almost every scholarship athlete travels on an F1 student visa, issued once your university confirms your place. We guide you through the documents, the appointment and the timings.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association governs college sport at over a thousand American universities, split into Divisions I, II and III. It is the largest and best-known route.

Division I is the highest standard with the biggest budgets and the heaviest time demands. Division II offers strong football with a more balanced schedule and athletic funding. Division III cannot award athletic scholarships but often makes generous academic and need-based awards. Different levels suit different players — bigger is not automatically better.

The NAIA is a separate association of smaller universities with competitive soccer and athletic funding, often with more flexible entry requirements. The NJCAA covers junior colleges — two-year programmes that are an excellent stepping stone if your grades or exposure need building before you move up to a four-year university.

The US has more highly ranked universities than anywhere else, alongside plenty of average ones — just like the UK. The value comes from choosing the right institution for your ability, and we shortlist academically as carefully as we do athletically.

The coach and how they use players in your position, the standard of the squad, your degree course, the funding on the table, the location and climate, and whether you can picture living there for four years. If a programme only ticks the football box, it is not the right one.

No. Division III and some other institutions cannot award athletic money, and not every university runs a soccer programme. We only market you to programmes that exist and can genuinely fund you.

Homesickness is normal and almost everyone feels it in the first term. We ask athletes to give it a full year before judging, and your advisor stays in contact through it. If you truly want to come home, you can — you are always in control.

College soccer is intense: daily training, a packed season of fixtures, travel and strength work, all alongside a full degree. Athletes who thrive are the ones who want that structure.

Yes — college soccer is a recognised route into the professional game on both sides of the Atlantic, and it gives you a degree if football does not work out. But only a small fraction of college athletes turn pro, and we will always be honest with you about that.

No. We are a recruitment and advisory team of former student athletes and coaches. We work for you and your family, not for the universities.

Yes — football and soccer only. One sport, complete focus. It is why we know the coaches, the divisions and the recruiting calendar as well as we do.

The work happens before any offer exists: assessment, filming and editing, profile building, academic guidance, and months of direct contact with college coaches. The fee funds that work, and we tell you clearly what is included before you commit to anything.

No, and be wary of anyone who says they can. Only a college coach can make an offer. What we guarantee is honest assessment, real exposure to coaches and a named advisor who is accountable from the first call to arrival day.

Tell us straight away. We look at each case individually, taking medical evidence into account and considering how far through the service you are. Our aim is to be fair — and if America is no longer the right move for you, we will say so.

We deliberately cap our intake so every athlete has an advisor who knows their game and their grades. If we do not think we can do a good job for you, we will tell you rather than sign you.

Book a £75 video assessment with a 30-minute online evaluation or a £150 in-person match assessment with a 30-minute follow-up. We give you an honest professional view of your placement chances to help you decide what is best. If your assessment is positive and you choose a consultancy or trip package, your assessment fee is deducted when you pay for that package.