From club and high school
Recruiting involves match film, academic preparation, references, event schedules, and communication with coaches.
College soccer
The bridge from high school soccer to the pro game.
Explore recruiting information, college programs, and player movement across the college game.
Recruiting map
College soccer is the middle of the pathway
College soccer connects high school and club players with NCAA, NAIA, and junior college programs, while opening routes to professional opportunities.
NCAA, NAIA, junior college
College soccer is not one route. NCAA, NAIA, and junior college programs offer different levels of competition and can each provide routes into professional soccer.
College to USL and MLS NEXT Pro
The American pathway often moves through summer leagues, USL League Two, NPSL, MLS NEXT Pro, and trials after college seasons.
STL watchlist
Local college soccer story lanes
STL players away at school
Local players compete across the country, linking their college performances to the St. Louis soccer community.
Area college teams
St. Louis-area college coverage includes local programs, matchdays, transfers, and players advancing from high school and club soccer.
International and diaspora players
Connect college players from Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, and other countries to the player-profile system.
ID camps and showcases
Families can find St. Louis camps, ID sessions, tryouts, and training dates on the Events page.
Useful links
College soccer connects to these hubs
African Talent
Profiles include official links, country, team, position, and pathway information.
Camps and ID sessions
The Events page is the right place for dates, locations, tryouts, and camp listings.
Youth pathway
High school, club, academy, and college soccer form connected parts of the local pathway.