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Why Getting Recruited for College Soccer Is NOT the Same as Applying to College (and Why It’s Limiting Your Options)
For many American athletes, and even some international students, the biggest misunderstanding in the entire college soccer journey is this: You cannot approach college soccer recruitment the same way you approach a normal college application. They are completely different processes. Different rules. Different priorities. Different decision-makers. Different timelines. Different expectations. The athletes who don’t understand this are the ones who get stuck, receive no offer
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1 day ago4 min read
Why Starting at NJCAA Could Be One of the Best Moves for Your College Soccer Journey
We’re at a time of year when a lot of Primus athletes who started at NJCAA (junior college) are genuinely reaping the rewards. Whether they stayed for one year or the full two, many are now much more recruitable by four-year programs. Take Jake, for example: when he graduated from high school, a four-year scholarship just wasn’t realistic at the time so he went to a top NJCAA school in Wyoming. Year 1: He adapted. He learned the speed, physicality, and structure of America
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Nov 204 min read
How to Know You’re Ready to Start the Recruitment Process
Every young player dreaming about a U.S. soccer scholarship eventually asks the same question: “When should I start the recruitment process?” It’s a fair question and one that doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answer. Some players are ready earlier than they think. Others rush into it before they’ve built the foundation to stand out. Whether you’re a UK player thinking about the U.S., or a U.S. athlete looking for your next step, understanding when you’re truly ready (and wh
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Oct 304 min read
U.S. Soccer Scholarships 101: The Ultimate Guide for UK Athletes
The Dream of Playing College Soccer in the U.S. For many young footballers across the UK, earning a soccer scholarship in the United...
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Oct 95 min read
From JUCO to NCAA/NAIA: How to Prepare for Your Transfer
For many athletes, starting their college soccer career at a JUCO (NJCAA program) is the smartest decision they ever make. Not only does...
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Oct 23 min read
Why Athletes in the UK and US Are Choosing Primus
Every athlete who dreams of playing college soccer shares the same goal: to find the right opportunity where they can grow, compete, and...
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Sep 253 min read
Why It’s Okay Not to Start Right Away in College Soccer
If you’re heading into your freshman year of college soccer, you might be picturing walking into preseason, smashing fitness tests, and...
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Aug 152 min read
The #1 Mistake Parents Make in the Recruiting Process...And why it could be costing your child a scholarship.
We get it, if you're a parent, you're used to being in the driver’s seat. You’re the one researching schools, comparing academics,...
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Aug 73 min read
Everyone Wants to Play College SocceR, But Do You Know Why?
“I want to play college soccer.” It’s one of the most common things we hear from athletes. But when we ask a simple follow-up “Why?” ...
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Jul 313 min read
Why the U.S. Youth Soccer System Is Broken — And What We’re Doing About It
Let’s be honest: if you’re a soccer player or parent in the U.S., you’ve likely followed “the system.” You join a top team, pay the fees,...
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Jul 234 min read
What College Coaches Are Really Looking For (Beyond Talent)
When it comes to getting recruited for college soccer, talent matters, but it’s far from the only thing coaches are evaluating . Across...
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Jul 174 min read
Understanding Soccer Scholarships: What’s Realistic?
For many aspiring college soccer players, and their parents, the term “scholarship” brings to mind one thing: a full ride. But the truth...
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Jul 104 min read
The Mindset & Habits of a Successful College Soccer Player
For New Recruits (and a Few Reminders for Returners) Making the jump to college soccer is exciting — but it’s also a massive shift from...
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Jul 24 min read
Navigating the College Soccer Recruitment Process: Common Mistakes to Avoid
The college soccer recruitment process can be confusing, overwhelming, and full of noise — especially with so many platforms, people, and...
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Jun 264 min read
What to Expect from U.S. College Soccer Preseason – And How the Season Works
Starting your college soccer career in the U.S. is an exciting, challenging, and life-changing step. Whether you're a local recruit or...
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Jun 194 min read
College Soccer Pathways: NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA & More – What's the Difference?
One of the most common misconceptions in the college recruitment world is that there’s only one “right” level or league to aim for. Many...
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Jun 125 min read
The U.S. Soccer Scholarship Recruitment Timeline: From Decision to Departure
Deciding to pursue a college soccer scholarship in the U.S. or Canada is a major step — one that can change your life both on and off the...
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Jun 54 min read
Why a U.S. Soccer Scholarship Can Change Your Life — On and Off the Pitch
For talented footballers in the UK, domestically in the USA, and around the world, the dream of playing at a high level while also...
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May 294 min read
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