I'm Australian and want to play college soccer in the US, what do i do?

when i'm 18, i plan to go to USA to study architecture (like my mum did when she was living in ES, she claims the university she went to was the same university that was in the "Dukes of Hazzards" movie, you know where they go in the scientist lab and the dorms? thats Xavier University)

anyways i plan to go to university in USA, study architecture, and do college soccer, does it work out like that, americans?

what American universities have the best college soccer teams, does anyone know?

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Currently they are..........

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Why would you want to go there to study? You know how much that will cost? You're better of staying in Australia and going to RMIT which has one of the best architecture programs in the country (and most importantly, you can get HECS ).

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If you really want to play college soccer, you should come play high school soccer. Maybe your good enough for a scholarship. I thought you wanted to play soccer for a leaving?

>UNO<

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Exactly. If you're 100% sure you want to go to Uni in the States and play college football then you should just apply for a scholarship. I have a friend who applied about 2 years and was accepted with a full scholarship to about four different NCAA Divison I colleges (not sure how many he applied for though).

He never ended up going because he's not really into studying, and because he is trying to break into the A-league but the point is that it's not impossible for an Australian to get himself a scholarship at a good school in the US (if you're good that is). So if you really want to go then you should do that. It'll save you and your family a lot of money.

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cos I want to play college soccer, and study at the same time. In Australia we dont have college soccer, so USA's the way to go.

speaking of costs, i can get a scholarship cant I? PE & Graphics are my favourite & best subjects at school.

do you mean high school soccer as in like interschool sports? cos i'm already doing it at my school, i've played soccer for my prim. & secondary schools since grade 5 (i'm now year 11 this year).

I reckon i can go for a scholarship, that'll save money definitely

IMO its better to play college soccer than ur local club, you get more noticed - how didja guys know about Burgos Jr, Martinez, Mejia & Menjivar?

that's what i plan to do.

at every university, you have study a lot, whether ur playing soccer or not
btw the prerequisites for architecture is only English 1 & 2, it doesnt ask for much, so i can spend more time doing the sport i love so much

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Getting recruited for American college soccer is ridiculously hard if you live Australia. It's going to be insanely hard brother. I recommend you start trying to get in contact with college coaches as soon as possible.
So hopefully you get a scholarship in academics. Hopefully you get good grades. That killed me.

PS. Are you parent Salvadoran? Like born there? Just curious.

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seriously? its that hard? wow i better be training harder this year. but atm i'm not with a club (i'm gonna rejoin the club i played at before i stopped halfway during the year)

I recently bought a video camera, to record my playing skills. at the end of the season i'ma gather up my footage, probs get a professional (maybe pepsinono, salvadefender or trucho123123) to make a video for me so then I send the video of me to the college coaches. see if they like me
Thanks Kevin, i'll keep that in mind, that'll be my motivation.

im in year 11 this year, i don't graduate until 2011 (that's next year )

PS. yes my parents are Salvi born, they came to Australia in 1991

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It's going to be tough because of your location. I mean you're a long way from the states mate. Gathering footage of yourself playing in games is a good idea. I assume you want to play at the D1 level, which means you're going to have to start impressing them not only with your abilities but academically. Hopefully you find a competitive club and start approaching some coaches in the states soon. You're still over a year away from graduating but its' good to start early and show your commmitment.

If you were in the states playing club ball and you played at a competitive level, it's actually not very hard to get scouted if you're talented. However, here in the states most clubs that play at high levels etc are very expensive. They were to expensive for me.

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read this carefully and if you have any more questions, pm me.

1. You want to study architecture? look at d1 schools with that program in the usa.

2. do you want to go to a school that is good at architecture or good at soccer? it will be a little harder to find a d1 school that is good at both.

3. where do you want to live? west coast, east coast, middle of the country, south, north.

4. you have to have at least a 2.5 gpa or score 1200 in the sat, you have to have descent grades.

5. find videos of you playing, or make your own video, if you can afford it, pay somebody to do it for you, it may be expensive but is worth it.

6. make a resume of yourself, get your high school coach to help you, collect names or coaches, get letters from them, so they can tell american college soccer your strengths and weakness on the field.

7. if you can afford it come to america to visit the college you want to play for, but before contact the assistant coach, usually head coaches are really busy, the assitant coaches are mostly responsible for recruiting.

8. last but not least, start looking into the colleges right now, dont waste anymore time, this is a long process, and is not easy but it can be done, you gone have to have help and support from your parents too, but again if you dont, keep asking questions, we will try to help you.

I hope that answer most of you questions, again, dont hesitate to pm me, i will answer you when i get a chance.

Good luck with everything. Keep up the hard work, on the field and in the school.

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linkA JUCO scholarship is a real alternative for athletes who want to continue their sporting careers at college level but don't want to undertake a full 4 year degree course. Community colleges provide a great learning environment for student athletes as well as top class competition.


Junior colleges offer 2 year certificates and associate degrees that are recognized throughout the USA and overseas. Your sporting ability can pay for your degree and at the same time you get to do what you do best....Compete in your sport at an elite level.

Many talented athletes who were overlooked by NCAA schools have competed at JC level for 1 or 2 years and then been offered athletic scholarships at NCAA division I schools. If you think you have the talent to compete in the NCAA or NAIA then this could be the way to prove yourself, you will even receive credits for subjects taken at JC level.

....... If you want to save money, you should look into a community college,if you make the team you can play soccer for the school for two years. All you do is take some basic classes. The classes are around $80-$120 each per semester, so its cheap. After the two years are over you might get recruited by a 4 year college! Which will pay for all the expenses.

>UNO<

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not all community colleges have a soccer program.

it is cheaper but he still has to pay for residency and community colleges do not have dorms.

it may be a good way to go, to save money, im not sure if community colleges to give a lot of scholarhips though.

i dont think community colleges are that competitive also, you will have to research about that.

states schools are usually cheapear, easier to get in and you only need a 2.0 gpa.

like i say, it really depends on what he wants, do you want to go to a school with a good architecture program or to a school with a good soccer program? or both? can you afford these schools?

i would say a descent school where both, soccer and architecture could be good would be UCLA, and you gone be spending about 20,000$ per year, in 4 years that makes it 80,000$ but that is if you are a california residence, and im not sure how it works with australians.

becarefull with that bc international students usually pay dobuble the price.

At you UCLA you will be looking for about 40,000 per year, times 4 that makes it 160,000$ in 4 years, and we dont know how good you are but UCLA is top 10 in soccer, and their Architecture program should be descent.

that is just an example.

If I was you, I will be looking to schools like Cal State Northridge, Cal State Los Angeles, Cal State Dominguez or Cal State Irvine.

Now if you want to go to Texas or DC, New York, do more research on your own, or maybe people in here that lives in those areas can give you a better idea.

If you like quite places where it snows, you prob want be to looking more up north to places like Boston or Chicago.

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Apartments range from 400+ a month here in Texas, and if his really that good, it should be no problem for a 4 year college to give him a scholarship and pay for his education. The cheapest way to go its two years of community collage, and bust your butt for a sports scholarship. Make the mix tape, and send it to coaches and see what happens from there.

>UNO<

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i just want to say thanks to everyone here for helping me out, you certainly helped me out. You all know who you are!!!

God bless the Salvi Americans

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check your mail box, i gave you some more details and info.

using the internet, the ncaa has every player information online, and once you register for the "clearence test" to check your elegibilty, they will ask you where are from and if you play club in other countries, they also want to know what city where you borned and what city did you play soccer at... San Miguel wasnt there lol thats how they keep track of every player.

another thing you have to keep in mind and this happened to me too.

dont be scared of taking loans. I did not wanted to do that bc i was scared that i was going to get myself in dept, but you will be surprised how many peopla actually does it, and the government helps a lot students with finacial needs, in your case, the australian government may be able to help you out too, you just have to do some work trying to find the help.

im on loans right now, it makes your life a lot more easier bc at least you dont have to worry about money while you study.

i know very little about priveate loans and how the government handle those students with international status like you, but is always good go ask around.

point is, dont be scared to borrow some money, in the long run is worth it, you are paying for you education, you are paying for your future so is a big and very necessary investment.

good luck.

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Well today, after 7 months of recovery, I have officially gone back to playing soccer, for the same club i played for last year. This year, I'll be playing for the U-18s

I've been away for so long, I was so drained & crap tonight. I've got to get back to the way I used to play, but better!

Los Angeles, I'm coming for you!!!

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Xavier University is in Cincinnati

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That's excellent. I wish you the best bud, I'm glad you made a recovery of whatever injury you had. Good luck with football and with your college of choice.

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lol yes i know, that's where my mum went to. I'm looking at her Xavier certificate hanging up the wall behind me. But I'M going to LA!!!

Thanks Kevin

My top choices are (thanks to Feno for helping me out here);
*Cal State LA - In the city of LA
*Cal State Irvine - In the OC, good place for white girls
*Santa Barbara - Good at soccer & it's close to the beach
*UCLA - (see below)

I would like to go to UCLA, but I heard it's like Harvard, you have to be supersmart like the nerds from The Big Bang Theory. But I'm still coping with my studies (which I am atm), then I may consider UCLA.

Hey mavericks67, thanks for your teaching me how to eat right & exercise; I've been doing weights since December and contesting for the ball has never been easier!

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Go to U$C. If you are an athlete at that school you never have to attend classes and you get wrongfully paid.

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Good lad.

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"YOU CAN DO IT!" Hey just keep working hard and hopefully you get scouted and get a schollarship, or try out for them. What i'm saying is that you need to make the team to study for free, which is comand sence which i know you know.

>UNO<

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Sorry for my language, Mr. Cuscatleco. I hate that place a lot, it brings out the worst in me.

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WTH? Why are u hating on the trojan family?

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what kind of injury did you have?