Our Managing Director, Fraser Gibson chats with Lois Huechan about her college career at NCAA D1 powerhouse Kansas University. Lois came through the youth system at Celtic and played international soccer for Scotland at U18 level. She tells us about the trials and tribulations of an elite college female soccer player. The conversation goes into Read the full article
Our head soccer consultant Andy Shakarji, recently interviewed our former client Robbie Bruce. Former Scotland Schools National Team midfielder had a successful first season playing for Louisiana State University Shreveport. Robbie gives a great insight on life as an international student athlete, the demands, challenges and experience he has gained as a freshman. You have Read the full article
Everyone knows that living the dual life as a college soccer player is a demanding task. But how exactly do student athletes spend their time? If you are about to enter college in the USA and play soccer, this is for you. We will go over exactly what you can expect in terms of how Read the full article
Are you dreaming of getting an athletic scholarship to play soccer in the USA? No matter how good you are, don’t expect the coaches to come looking for you! You have to take the initiative and reach out to soccer coaches and let them know why you would be a great asset to their team. Read the full article
Do you dream of playing soccer in an American college or university? Are you talented and dedicated? Then the good news is that there are many soccer scholarships available. In addition to NCAA and NJCAA soccer scholarships, there is also the NAIA.
Here is a video of NCAA Division 1 powerhouse University of Memphis Tennesse soccer facilities. Two players from the men’s program give you a tour of the facilities and what it is like to be a student athlete on a day to day basis.
Football trials used to be the way that clubs and teams found their talent. However, trials or talent days, are becoming increasingly rare. Clubs and teams now rely on a network of scouts to find talent. They often have contacts with schools and managers of local teams who keep them informed about promising talent. For Read the full article
Want a soccer (football) scholarship in the United States but (let’s be realistic) you aren’t good enough for the NCAA Division 1, or your grades don’t meet their requirements? It doesn’t mean you can’t play soccer in an American college. It may just need to consider the NJCAA soccer.
You are a skilled young soccer player (or what we call football in the UK) and you dream of playing as a student athlete at a top American university. Sorry to break it to you but, unless you become a viral sensation online, college soccer scouts aren’t going to find you. They don’t even know Read the full article
If you want to get a football scholarship (aka soccer in the US), then one of the first things you will need to do is schedule a football assessment. Even if you’ve played in important Youth Cup Finals in front of a stadium full of fans, it can still be scary to get a formal Read the full article
Many young, talented soccer players dream of landing a soccer scholarship at an American college or university. With 205 Division 1 Men’s Soccer programs in the USA (as of 2014) which recruit a total of about 1,200 new players each year, it seems like the chances of getting a soccer scholarship are pretty good. Read the full article
Almost every football player, no matter at what level, has asked themselves if they were good enough at some point. It’s no surprise that the vast majority of those considering a football scholarship; ask how good they have to be to get one. It’s a legitimate question, and we’re going to try to answer it.
Embarking on a degree of your choice through a soccer scholarship in the USA opens up a host of opportunities for talented young athletes to reach their full potential. It also allows talented people to experience life in the United States while pursuing and achieving their academic and athletic goals simultaneously.
Football scholarships to America are growing in popularity; many British students are applying for sports scholarships, which will allow them to play the sport they love while also getting an education in one of the top colleges or universities in the States. It is possible to get a full scholarship, in which all fees are Read the full article
United Sports USA are proud to announce their partnership with The Rondos Football Academy. This mutual partnership will benefit players from both parties. The Rondos Academy is based on the philosophy of Pep Guardiola. Rondos, meaning ball retention, is used to encourage footballers in every aspect of their technical development. United Sports USA will be Read the full article
You want a USA soccer scholarship and you want to (hopefully) make it to the MLS one day, or even to Europe. You have a long way to go because the fight for a full USA soccer scholarship is one of the most competitive in the world. If you are lacking in any area, you Read the full article
This article will attempt to describe everything you need to consider and understand about football scholarships and successfully getting recruited for college football. Football scholarships still remain one of the most competitive industries in the world of sports scholarships, however, full scholarships are much more common in football than in any other sport. These scholarships Read the full article
Attaining a soccer scholarships afford you with the possibility of playing full time while you study for your degree. The quality of play in the US is very competitive which means that players of a high calibre climb through the ranks fast. The benefits of attaining a soccer scholarship are extremely attractive. Earning a prestigious Read the full article
When Andy Cormack first tried out at a United Sports USA assessment match the staff were very optimistic about his potential but he had a lot of hard work ahead of him to get to where his is now. Since being offered his soccer scholarship at St Francis College NY, he has surpassed all expectations Read the full article
Andy Newman, Director of Soccer is delighted to announce that United Sports USA men’s soccer client Jamie Barkway from York, England was named Freshman player of the year and also named to the Heartland Conference Team of the Year in his first season with NCAA Division 2 Newman University, Kansas. The 18 year old former Read the full article
An athletic scholarship is something that has been forever immortalised as part of the American education system. Whilst some other countries do consider sporting prowess, the American school system is the only system in the world where sporting skill can be taken into account solely for the purposes of a scholarship. If you are unaware Read the full article
All parents would like to think that they have the next Dan Marino or Zinedine Zidane in their house. However,it is easy to be carried away when someone’s offspring wins a local tournament. Athletic scholarships are a possibility for young sports stars, but they are not easy to get and they aren’t the golden ticket Read the full article
If you are a 15-20 year female soccer player who is interested in earning a soccer scholarship in America I am sure you will enjoy this highlight and campus tour videos of NCAA D2 St Leo University, Florida. Head coach Ged O’Connor has been speaking to United Sports Usa’s Andy Newman regarding his recruitment needs for the Read the full article
Women’s soccer team memebers Kala Faulkner and Sophie Simantel give us a tour of the Women’s soccer facility at Auburn University. The complex was constructed in 1994 with an original capacity of 600 and extended to 1,500 in 1995. Floudlights were added to the the pitch in 2001 and a new drainage system in 2002. Read the full article
On Saturday United Sports USA staff came back to the Excelsior Stadium to hold the summer match for clients and new applicants who are looking to leave to United States in 2015 or 2016. The guest team Hamilton Academical Inverclyde FC was a challenging opposition that have not given a moment to relax and won Read the full article
Ex Lanark Grammar pupil and Motherwell U19 Captain sets sail for America Former Lanark Grammar School pupil and Ex Motherwell U19 captain Andrew Forrest has left the club by mutual consent and signed a coveted soccer scholarship with NCAA D2 Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee. 19 year old Andrew leaves for America in July Read the full article
In the aftermath of possibly the game of the Tournament Belgium vs USA it’s interesting to look into where the American players developed their skills, for the majority of the squad it was through the US collegiate system. College soccer is a hotbed for talent which produces MLS and International calibre players year after year. Read the full article
Lois Heuchan of Dumfries will be heading out to Kansas University this summer to join up with the KU Women’s Soccer team. Lois, a Scotland international and previously of Celtic, will begin her soccer scholarship at KU the same year as the opening of the new $22 million Soccer/Track and Field complex, Rock Chalk Park. Read the full article
United Sports USA 5 golfer are just some of many students at the University of Missouri to benefit from the extremely generous donation from the Walsworth family from Marceline, Missouri. Don and Audrey Walsworth have now taken their total contribution to $14 Million ! This latest contribution will help build a new club house for Read the full article
Rollins College is one of the prestigious schools that celebrates not only education excellence. It also continues to be one of the top sides playing at NCAA DII. College provides number of sports both on varsity and club level. Rollins college has some of the most impressive facilities within the division. The video is a Read the full article
They are known as team UConn. University of Connecticut is known for its sporting success. Competing at NCAA DI it attracts some of the best athletes. Soccer is not an exception. Playing at AAC conference they get plenty of good competition. UConn men’s soccer team competes against such schools as Houston, Central Florida, Cincinnati and Read the full article
United Sports USA client and St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers captain Andy Cormack scored the winning goal in overtime to beat Bryant by the score of 3-2 in the 2013 NEC Championship in New Britain, Conn. Andy Cormack playing in defence for Terriers comes from Plymouth. Season of 2013 was particularly successful for English player. He Read the full article
University of Denver vs. Saint Louis University Men’s Soccer Highlights. Denver Pioneers and St Louis Billikens cross path in early September which resulted in this intense match between two National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division I teams. The video shows soccer highlights. If you wonder what is the level of football in the US – Read the full article
We take a look at Lynn University’s National Championship winning season. United Sports USA client, Joe Boyle graduate of Lynn University and was an important part of this squad. Lynn has a great run culminating with Nationals in Florida. Recruiting players with the mindset to win and to perform is key. The coaches are looking Read the full article
United Sports USA client Majed Osman in action for NCAA D1 West Virginia University against professional USL team Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Majed #12 scores and assists for WVU in their 2-0 win. The highlights of the game gives a great insight into the level of soccer at american university. The West Virginia University is renowned for Read the full article
We take a look at Northern Illinois Men’s Soccer Fall 2012 Highlights. The team shows great play during the season. This video is a good example showcasing the level of soccer at NCAA division 1 games. United Sports USA Managing Director, Fraser Gibson, completed a soccer scholarship at Northern Illinois University graduating with a B.Sc Read the full article
The highlight video of the 2012 WVU men’s soccer team. United Sports USA Client Majed Osman #12 stared for WVU this Fall earning a 2nd Team All-Conference honor as a Freshman. Are you good enough to receive a Football Scholarship in the USA?
Tigers Andreas Guentner and Mark Sherrod give you an inside look at the facilities used by the men’s soccer team. Apply now for football scholarships in America
Consistently ranked among the tops NCAA D1 University Soccer programs in the country we get a tour of the Akron Men’s Soccer Facility. Find out more about men’s soccer scholarships in the USA
With a number of United Sports USA clients headed to the NAIA universities and colleges summer we look a couple of years back at tournament’s highlights and see a few familiar faces taking part. Orange Beach, Ala. was the final site for the 53rd Annual NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship, November 28 – December 3, Read the full article
With a trio of United Sports USA clients staring for American International College this match had added interest for the staff at United Sports USA after visiting Le Moyne College last October. United Sports USA client Ed Sharman scored his 2nd goal deep into overtime to give AIC the conference win. See other success stories Read the full article
Two weeks before classes begin, USAO soccer players stepped foot on campus and have been focusing on fitness and tactical work in daily workouts to prepare for the big opening of the 2012 season. The Drovers start the season ranked nationally and high in the Sooner Athletic Conference. The women come in 24th in the Read the full article
Former Indiana men’s soccer walk-on Whitey Kapsalis reflects on his time as an NCAA student-athlete Learn more about Male Football Scholarships in the USA
Head Coach Jeremy Gunn takes us through a game day for The University of North Carolina – Charlotte 49ers men’s soccer team. UNC Charlotte’s meticulous preparations paid dividends this year with the 49ers making it to the Championship game of the NCAA Division 1 National Tournament. Unfortunately the UNC Tarheels proved too strong winning the Read the full article
We take an unusual tour of the Might Blue Devil’s campus with Freshman Sean Davis and Junior Goalkeeper James Belshaw. Two soccer players shows us around the campus while performing some impressive soccer ball tricks. You can find them in the basketball arena, on the campus bus, in the cafeteria and in front Duke’s most Read the full article
NCAA On Campus travels to the University of Dubuque, in northeastern Iowa, to meet Michael Zweifel, who this season became the most prolific receiver in the history of the NCAA. Zweifel has set the NCAA career reception record for all three Divisions and is just one of 16 football players nationwide to be name the Read the full article
Watch as the UNC Men’s Soccer team prepares for game-day. Junior Ben Speas turned in the goal of the tournament Sunday to provide Carolina with a 1-0 edge in the 65th minute and the Tar Heel defense stepped up in the final minutes to give UNC its second national title in school history with a Read the full article
We take a look into a day in the life of student athletes at Utah State University. USU’s sports teams are known as the Aggies and are a part of the NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The official mascot is Big Blue. The university sponsors football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, softball, women’s Read the full article
With the college regular season coming to a close, we thought this was a good time to dip into our Video Vault and pull out this gem featuring (with apologies to the DiMartino sisters) perhaps the two most successful sisters in U.S. Youth Women’s National Teams history, Kristie and Samantha Mewis. Both are having extremely Read the full article
Professional Soccer career is a dream for many young players. A lot of our clients explore the option of the full time training and tough competition in American Collegiate Sports system as a great preparation to move into professional sports. A brief interview with U.S.A. and University of Portland forward Megan Rapinoe ahead of the Read the full article