The transfer portal has become one of the most talked about parts of college sports, and soccer is no exception. For players and families trying to understand how transfers actually work, it helps to start with what the portal is and why it exists. The transfer portal is the NCAA’s official online system where student athletes can declare that they want to explore opportunities at other colleges. Once a player enters, coaches at other programs are allowed to contact them. Thi

The November date is simply the first day NCAA Division I and Division II recruits are allowed to sign their paperwork. It is the beginning of the signing window, not the point when most commitments happen. Division III, NAIA, and junior colleges operate on their own timelines. Their commitments often depend on admissions decisions, scholarship availability, transfer evaluations, academic reviews, and international visa processing. These steps naturally extend well beyond Nov

At SRUSA, we help athletes navigate the college soccer system, from getting recruited out of high school to transferring between colleges. One of the most common questions we get is from players already in the junior college (JUCO) system who want to move up to a four-year program. The truth is, there's a lot you can do to make that happen. But it's not as simple as sending a few emails and hoping for interest. Let's break it down. 1. Let Your Play Do the Talking This is the

The NextGen College Soccer White Paper just dropped from U.S. Soccer, built in collaboration with college coaches, athletic directors, and pro club leaders. You can read the full thing here 👉   https://www.ussoccer.com/collegesoccer It’s a plan to modernize college soccer — making it more sustainable, competitive, and connected to the pro pathway. Who’s behind it: The NextGen College Soccer Committee, chaired by Dan Helfrich (Deloitte CEO & U.S. Soccer advisor), with members

The world of college soccer recruiting is constantly changing, and in 2025 it is more competitive and data-driven than ever. In the latest episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast , Don Williams (SRUSA) sat down with Matt Anderson from Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK and Matt Baehr from Discover College Soccer. Together they unpacked findings from their surveys of nearly 200 college soccer coaches to reveal what really matters in recruiting today, what co

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