The truth about D1 College Soccer

[@timguerra1694]

Soccer is a rich kid’s sport in the US while it’s a poor kid’s sport everywhere else in the world

[@johntwinem301]

Agreed.

[@gio17s78]

I live in the us but not a rich part I’ve seen so many good players that could honestly go pro but it’s the money part that doesn’t allow them unlike some rich “white kid” who’s parents pay for them to be on a academy and end up getting the best chances

[@josealopez23]

That's why they cant compete against South America and Europe

[@sacramentokingswillrise7525]

Soccer is a Cheap Sport. You could play anywhere. You could play it on grass, sand, concrete or indoor. You don't need a lot of equipment. Edit: Why was this in my recommenedation again? I already watched this.

[@josealopez23]

@@sacramentokingswillrise7525 we are clearly talking about reaching professional levels in the USA. Soccer academies are very expensive, parents are responsible for rent, food, and all sorts of expenses to keep their kid in these academies

[@XxGEniSiS]

Way too much politics in US Soccer. Rich daddy’s son playing on teams they don’t deserve, as well as daddy being friends with coaches etc.

[@slowedversion6393]

young metro yessir 💯

[@filip1con]

young metro Yeah I agree but that’s not only in America that happens in Europe a lot especially in small countries where most of guys are poor and talented but those rich ones make it due their dads connection with the coaches or high status.. That’s just the way it is nowadays it’s all buissness and it takes a lot for you to make it if you don’t have a “plug”

[@notOL01]

@@danielbolas9575 My varsity soccer team is one of the best in my state and I quit because of bs like coaches favorites and shit.

[@MikeBNumba6]

The same things is happening in sports like football and basketball. Football you pay hundreds to go to 7on7 camps or camps hosted by the D1 schools. Basketball has AAU. It's literally play for pay.

[@abealno5279]

That’s the reason I hated it here and by the time I realized it was too late to FAO anything every team I played for or got on I wouldn’t play and kids a lot worse than me did just because their parents were known and always around

[@kelvin4705]

Some mls players are good Puts zlatan as a clip

[@HectorHernandez-yy9se]

Me gusta la mayonesa jaja salu2 fuck I was about to flame you 😂

[@asvpjoeyevdo9798]

Zlatan isn’t good Good is zlatan 😂

[@felixreijke]

@Me gusta la mayonesa jaja salu2 mls is shit everyone is good enough for the mls

[@MichaelJakcsonMusic]

@Me gusta la mayonesa jaja salu2 Zlatan is actually one of the best players ever.

[@tenacity2633]

Zlatan isn't good Zlatan is the best

[@KyleBeats_]

They make super teams in D2 with the 28 year old foreign players... I played D2 and D1 soccer at Umass Lowell and the best 3 teams I played were D2 teams

[@snapkrr]

Kyle Beats lmfaoo why you on this video, that’s crazy

[@kja6336]

Best teams I played were D3, easily too. Maybe that’s just Ohio though

[@zaxbysliga7785]

what happens when ur trying to get into the pros

[@ryanking6273]

@@kja6336 I’m playing for The University Of Northwestern Ohio starting in august, and I’ve heard a lot of teams from the area upset D1 schools pretty regularly, I’m excited but also nervous due to the huge difference in athleticism

[@Ethan-ny5md]

Oh cool, my brother goes to Umass Lowell, I watched one of their games against University of New Hampshire

[@AT-db9gu]

Soccer in the US is a rich kid sport. You gotta spend spend spend to have a chance to be seen. In places like South America, soccer is way out of poverty. That's why so many of the greatest players come from nothing. Now the reason for this could be because soccer isn't as popular in the US in comparison to basketball (in which many poor kids make it to the NBA) but regardless, there are so many talented players that get overlooked because they didn't have the $ to go to top academies and shit

[@MikeBNumba6]

The many poor kids making it to the NBA is about to be a myth. A lot of the current players are coming from the middle class because of AAU. The Allen Iversons, LeBrons and Kevin Durants are about to be a thing of the past. Same thing is happening in high school football where you pay hundreds to go to 7on7 camps to get scouted by the D1 schools

[@59DGO59]

The narrative that soccer players are from poor background because « soccer is a way out of poverty » is BULLSHIT. They are from poor backgrounds because they come from projects/favelas where kids play soccer all day long. (And also because west africans have physical qualities who are appreciated in soccer, it helps) Believe me, I live in France, and dudes from the projects can talk about soccer ALL DAY LONG. And school is free here, so it’s not like if pro soccer was their only way out of poverty. They actually are 500 times more likely to improve financially if they pursue academics than if they try to become soccer pro players, and they know that. Also most blacks in the NBA are from middle class and upwards background. The reason why there are more blacks than whites is because of genetics, not anything else. So in conclusion, I agree with you that the system in the US that favors rich players is fucked up, but to say that the poor are better at soccer because they try to quit poverty is a stretch.

[@themysteriouslegend765]

Sony Ber that is why the U.S doesn’t progress enough,i would rather move to another country,maybe like in other countries like in South America or Central America.

[@AT-db9gu]

Sony Ber I never said that the poor are better at soccer. I said it's a way out of poverty for many. In many places in South America you have to pay a bunch of $ out of pocket for school (unlike France) while many soccer programs are cheap or free aimed at kids lacking resources. . Kids get involved in academies early on and many have gone on to become great players bringing their entire families out of poverty. How are you even going to compare a first world European country like France with places like Colombia, Brazil, etc

[@kemoblue4u]

MikeBNumba6 nonsense. Will never happen. And Football will never be a rich persons sport since the CTE allegations richer parents can afford to and do pull their kids from the dangerous sport where as poorer kids will continue to play as they see it as a way out

[@timothysichone4109]

Honestly I think that if you want to do pro soccer, just leave the United States. Cause some players turn pro even while in high school. Like Mason Greenwood

[@bcruzx6557]

This is why everyone out of the US thinks that the US suck. The rich get the spots while the talented get left behind. I'm Mexican and when I play with Americans who are in these big teams , I beat em

[@d.s5508]

It’s different in England or in Europe as when an academy like Manchester United wants a player talented like Greenwood they most likely leave school. Still sucks for people like us in the U.S

[@MrApocalypse2012]

You make a good point, though America designed the system to provide these players with a backup which would be an education. I agree with you though, if someone wants to become a soccer player they must be willing to devote their time on it and if they are having doubts then its not for them

[@gowersup6441]

BCruz X lol clearly you know nothing about the sport outside of the Us. The rich gets the spot? Lol. Talent, hard work and luck play the factors, not money

[@just_juan]

@@gowersup6441 Mate, I don't think you understood exactly what BCruz X said. He worded it poorly but he meant that people *outside* of the US looking at our system, sees us as a poorly developed "football" nation compared to others. This is so BECAUSE our system (USA) is a pay-2-play. The disparity is ridiculous. I've seen a few kids from low-income backgrounds make it because they were that good and got awarded stipends/scholarships/etc. But the majority of soccer programs here that are considered "elite" cost tens of thousands a year. You can try the youth teams of MLS pro teams, but that contributes to such a minuscule pool of talent when the majority never get the chance to play.

[@dmarceline]

The main problem with the US recruitment process is the amount of money you have to spend to get seen by coaches. Being on an academy or NPL team costs thousands a year and a lot talented players wont ever be seen by a coach due to the fact they cant afford to play on these teams. D2 teams are generally better than D1 teams because these players can afford these schools while most D1 school are expensive and/or hard to get in without being on a highly regarded team.

[@hdhdhhjdhd5541]

Dante Marceline MLS academy’s are free

[@AM9]

Hdhdh Hjdhd nah

[@hdhdhhjdhd5541]

AM9 idk about other academy’s but Chicago fire academy is free

[@abiel742]

That’s a big reason why the us national team is just bad. Besides pulisic the rest are never doing nothing on the field, it’s just always him caring and it’s outrages

[@dmarceline]

Mamba yep thats why central and south american national teams are very good. It doesnt matter how much money you have, its all based on skill and dedication.

[@connorsanchez8654]

The pay to play concept : The reason why the US won’t ever be good at football (on the men’s side at least)

[@marcelovogt1416]

Connor sanchez I get your point but soccer is all money even in european leagues

[@connorsanchez8654]

Marcelo Vogt Correct, but at the professional level in terms of contracts and wages, not at the youth level. Here, you have to pay just to try out, have to pay extortionate monthly fees, and more often than not for good academies, pay frequently for full travel and housing expenses. None of that applies overseas, and at the very least not to the same extent. Overseas, the best kids play regardless of education, status, wealth, physique, etc.

[@josealopez23]

@@marcelovogt1416 youth academies in Europe pay rent, school, food cost, flights for young talent. In USA, rich parents pay for their kids to join the top names academy. Less based on talent and more on who has the means financially

[@marcelovogt1416]

Connor sanchez oh i never knew that yeah i play in an academy and pay a lot of money to be in it and am probably going to quit soon because of the cost and that they don’t allow you to play highs school soccer

[@alexmathis4275]

Connor sanchez people just don’t rlly care

[@alex-wn2cb]

Id love to see a UK football college vs a D1 US college, would be interesting

[@tombodden5066]

arcs the D1 team would get dominated

[@joshmaunsell1079]

arcs UK team would easily win no offence but with the UK football is life and in America it’s just another sport to most people

[@5aram]

Josh Maunsell that’s true but aren’t a lot of the d1 players from overseas anyways

[@Alberto-xz7th]

One of my teamates from Spain got a D1 scholarship. Our team was in the lowest division of regional football for our age group, and he didn't stand out at all.

[@joshmaunsell1079]

Alberto Yh but in Spain he’s probably rubbish

[@jaredrobbins4440]

High school players won’t get a look from college scouts unless: 1.) You’re All-conference or state every year 2.) You’re from a Division-A school or from an urban area. (more selective with their squads, and professional coaching) 3.) You’re willing to shell out $$$ for yearly camps and training. Even if you’re talented, rural soccer athletes don’t get much of a chance, and that upsets me.

[@pascho1057]

Missed developmental academy’s

[@andrewlopez3375]

Jared Robbins that’s the problem with why US soccer hasn’t progressed at all. It’s all about how much money you have and the connections you have.

[@gumby624]

Not true, big city kids get overlooked all the time. Los Angeles alone as a national team would be better than the rest of the US.

[@bbl_brynr]

How does that process workout?, wish you all the best in your career as well

[@Mazrati]

Jared Robbins nah fam they overlook inner city kids all the time unless you go to a private school

[@andrewlopez3375]

This is why US Soccer hasn’t progressed though out the years because all the universities and academy’s are full of rich prep kids and kids from big AA schools with no passion. I know many kids who are better than D1 players who never got the chance to play in college simply because they couldn’t afford to be seen by a coach or just happened to come from a small blue collar school. This is the reason why we have no good youth players that came directly from the US development process. It’s all about money and how many connections you have.

[@MusianSuite]

Andrew Lopez not really you can join an academy and if you show that you got it they pay everting for you I didn’t pay nothing when I join academy they pay everything but college soccer shouldn’t be an option

[@thxyne803]

This is facts!!!! Money=Exposure which is complete BS

[@Deadpool1322]

Soccer in America is basically the Fortnite server in world football. It's a pay to win system.

[@user-cb9pr7et1g]

Deadpool1322 fortnite is not a pay to win game, lmao

[@Alexlemay17200]

So pretty much white guys

[@unknownalien8068]

If you really want to make it as a professional. Football has to be your main priority. Eat, drink, and sleep football, and move to a country where football is well supported and known.

[@ChumGluzler]

Unknown Alien easier said then done.

[@jax4113]

@@ChumGluzler exactly, my parents understandably want me to keep my grades up too.

[@timothysichone4109]

Basically any country that’s not the United States

[@SiNsCere1100]

Timothy Sichone and Canada...

[@StaaaaNzHD]

Timothy Sichone right

[@Deadpool1322]

I remember when I would receive "invitations" in the mail for college soccer coaches to see me and players in my area play. It was usually a 3 to 6 hour drive and around $250 for 2 training sessions in which recruits/coaches saw you. One of the many things wrong with US soccer.

[@2007-c4n]

Lmao exactly why the national team doesn’t progress.

[@FranciscoSilva-if9xl]

Wait you need to pay to get scouted? Here in Portugal clubs pay for you to go to their training centers and get scouted

[@dmarceline]

Tala. In the US all the college soccer camps cost a good amount of money. I spent close to $1k on college soccer recruitment camps which is nothing compared to other players who spend that much on 1 or 2 college soccer recruitment camps

[@joseluisherrera2661]

I still get the emails till this day

[@laith8517]

Deadpool1322 it was about $2,500 a year to attend academy for me and only 2 out of 25 people even got a second scouting, it’s ridiculous

[@seanmorin87]

I played 4 years at a D1 one school and I can tell you that there is a lot of truth to what he's saying. I agree that a lot of players do "fall through the cracks" because they don't have the grades or money. I've played with and against a lot of players who were definitely good enough to play, that never ended up playing in college. Also, the exposure is a big part of getting recruited. Playing high level club soccer and ODP requires money, which a lot of players don't have. A lot of players do fall down to D2 and junior colleges because of that reason. I would say that most of the players that play D1 deserve to be there, like 80/20. D1 overall is still the top compared to the other divisions. Yes, I have seen politics in soccer from time to time, but not nearly as much as some of the comments would have you believe. There is a politics at every level, in every sport, in every country. Sometimes it's politics, other times it's used as an excuse by the player.

[@Lamestreet1]

D2 is recruiting kids from like academy teams in Europe now. My roommate freshman year was on Chelsea’s academy team. They get these kinds of players because of the promise of free education and we were only ranked top 20 in d2. A top d2 could most definitely take down a top d1

[@noahromero4328]

I agree

[@dimitar297]

Many coaches are closeted homosexuals. It might make sense to fellate them in hopes of making the starting lineup.

[@spookje8409]

Soccer in Europe is so much different. Funny to hear the difference. Especially the scouting part

[@Yourztrulydaboy]

Spoooky_EDG well for one, there is no “soccer” in europe

[@spookje8409]

Campion I live in Europe you moron

[@ronnieflorentino]

@@Yourztrulydaboy The British invented the game and they also called football soccer because of Rugby.

[@ca4479]

@@ronnieflorentino huh

[@ronnieflorentino]

@@ca4479 The British were the first to call football soccer. Soooo, campion's statement is false because the word soccer originates from England. Therefore, there is soccer in europe. haha

[@iwantwinnersproduxtions]

To be fair the kid who was answering the questions actually did really well. I was ready to rip everything he said lol

[@2007-c4n]

If you really want to go pro, just go oversees and do trials. You’ll spend around the same money.

[@Mulasign]

Yup

[@abelabraham7408]

I believed that

[@octakeflight3528]

but where do you go to see trials? and info about it? and the requirements,

[@flyingbanana4179]

@@octakeflight3528 Try contacting a FIFA certified agent or send a highlight video to a semi pro or pro club depending on how good you are

[@ButterSlug40]

Alexi lalas was asked a couple of years ago: "with the amount of people in the USA, why haven't we been able to produce a Ronaldo or Messi"? Lalas: "I believe we've had way too many kids with their capabilities fall through the cracks because we don't know how to develop them". I hope something changes to that effect, great Q&A video btw! Loved it guys!

[@zyco9188]

LaMaxwell Ball Barely anyone else plays them.

[@Setixir]

@LaMaxwell Ball USA is a country of 325 million people. To put that in perspective that's more than Germany, France, Spain, and Portugal combined with like 70 million to spare. We produce track stars, basketball stars, MLB stars, hell even NHL stars. We have plenty of people and talent to produce a top notch soccer team if the development was there. It's not, so here we are.

[@baxwell3540]

he missed the entire point. too many kids fell through the cracks because the couldn't afford to play on the good teams. select soccer in the US is a fraud.

[@heverpacheco2515]

Poblation does not mean anything for example Uruguay is a small country but they have the love for the sport they born with a ball between their legs it's more something cultural meanwhile countries like china, india, pakistan, rusia and etc they are bad on football cause they not have the culture of the sport

[@figomacboy4779]

It has

[@odugs]

It’s been years since I played US college soccer. I came from overseas and joined my college team. I had skills/talent but I learnt a new way of seeing the field and possibilities from my American coaches. Granted, some of their tactics were quite linear and will not always translate in a world game (due to different rules in college soccer). But I learnt some great lessons. This fellow is bang on about what college soccer is like (funny that it’s still the same after 18 years). What he didn’t mention is that subs are infinite after the first half. That’s why the high press is used so much. But against a disciplined team, you could be 4-0 down before the first half is over while doing that. Body language, dribbling too much, diving, not passing wisely, non-informational verbalisation (you don’t just say “pass” or “Man on” you indicate where you want the pass or blindside of incoming tackle), these got you in trouble with the coaching crew. It’s a pity that the USA does not use all of its resources for soccer at the world stage. Plus the MLS is still in poor format.

[@CommonWealth443]

in america soccer is just another sport, in europe and south america it’s engrained into every persons DNA. it means EVERYTHING

[@CG-xx2er]

Theres 300 millions plus of US citizens and you think none of them have pasión? You’d be surprised by town was a soccer town and people would go crazy for certain rivalry games. We are a Latino town so we have origin from Latin America but still I’ve seen some white boys go crazy in big games lol

[@kierankunihiro9451]

This video helped me a lot as a player who hopes to get spotted by college coaches. Keep up the great work!

[@lukegerr]

Thanks for watching!

[@jax4113]

I'd honestly move to Europe as soon as possible if you want to do this full time.

[@dimitar297]

I caught my coaches attention but he tried to molest me after the game in the shower.

[@rbaggio7777]

As a former division1 soccer player, this was spot on... Great interview guys!

[@NK-wc9sr]

can i ask some questions?

[@matthewm9007]

So College level is basically on par with English Sunday League

[@johntwinem301]

Depends. Can an English Sunday League team beat Red Bull Salzburg's U18s 4-1 at home? My son's college team did, just the week after Red Bull beat Bayern's U18 side . . . Then my son's team beat a men's 2nd Div reserve side, then tied a men's 2nd Div pro side.

[@bendawson6291]

Matthew Matys I would say on par with maybe semi-pro

[@minecraftmadlad3593]

@@johntwinem301 how the hell is he supposed to know how good this random ass team is lol

[@pinheadlarry4017]

Sunday leagues ‘Big John’ who gets shoved in goal would waltz into a D1 team by the looks of things

[@johntwinem301]

@@minecraftmadlad3593 He was being sarcastic. In Britain, "Sunday league" means essentially "pick-up" because the pro teams and good teams always ever used to only played on Saturdays. It's a culture thing.

[@RickIboa]

I feel like Americans look more for an athletic player instead of a football player.

[@legendindaturk8745]

Ricky B I feel like they do this so it’s easier to coach them. But that’s just me.

[@thedees1yt]

They do

[@shanec8224]

This was very true when I tried out for my high school team… I’d played high level club soccer for many years, was a competent midfielder and showed up to the high school soccer try out only to find the high school football coach (American Football) only caring about 40 yard dash times… there were wide receivers who made the soccer team with almost zero soccer experience, while I got cut from the team due to sprinting times… It was a huge blow to my self confidence as a player to not play for my high school. I quit playing all together shortly after that, I was pissed and let down… Who knows how different my life would’ve been had I been on the high school team… would I have played college? Would I have gone on after that? I later joined a men’s open league after college. I missed playing and have always had a love for the game, but it hasn’t been “right” in America for a long time…

[@miauw8762]

Exactly

[@rahjayellis8121]

the mls is literally a retiring home

[@David-ho4pw]

“My Last Season”

[@abasqanas1995]

😂😂

[@figomacboy4779]

Better then the South American League tho

[@NSLUploader]

The Chinese Super League: "Y'all talkin smack about my homeboy?"

[@dripxz8317]

@@figomacboy4779 ay copa libertadores is better than mls

[@TheRDGuarantee]

I am a HC at a D2 school and these are very good accurate answers. Cool channel!

[@charlierutherford6239]

hi man imlooking to come out to america and play football but i dont know the level i want to play d1 d2 but i dont know how good you have to be. Is there any comparison 7oyu can make between football in America and england

[@TheRDGuarantee]

@@charlierutherford6239 Its hard to make a comparison. Good DI and DII soccer players from England come up through pro academies and fall just short of having an opportunity to turn pro there, so come to the US to get an education and scholarship as they will do very well at this level. Even if you are below that level, there still may be a great University for you as there are many teams and they are all looking for different types of players. Good luck!

[@charlierutherford6239]

@@TheRDGuarantee I’ve played for pro clubs elite before which is one below academy and I was recently taken to QPR tryouts which is a pro club in championship and got invited to go back for 2nd round tryouts but didn’t but idk if that is the right level to be playing. Do you get any English kids who haven’t been in academies

[@TheRDGuarantee]

@@charlierutherford6239 I would suggest putting together a good highlight tape, or paying somebody who will put a tape together for you. Most coaches won't be able to see you play in person so they need a great idea of your ability before giving you a scholarship to play for them.

[@charlierutherford6239]

@@TheRDGuarantee okay cheers do you think you have to be academy player level to play in ncaa

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

This is so important for younger players to hear, great to see other college players telling the truth about college soccer! If you want to see another soccer/fitness channel, I’ll be releasing my first video next week!

[@HeroPerformance]

As someone who played D1 and coached D2, Jamie nails it. The D2 level is super underrated.

[@mikesgarage18]

I played college soccer, and this guy actually knows what he's talking about. He hits all the talking points perfectly.

[@dimitar297]

The coaches often followed us into the showers after the game. Just to make sure we got clean they'd say.

[@er7_112]

Hey Luke I love football as well I’ve been playing for a club since I was 3 keep up the great work watching from Manchester (England)

[@brettonfischer837]

Er7 _11 please tell me your a city fan

[@zacharyboschbird]

Fortnite news Central yeah same

[@er7_112]

Fortnite news Central yes I am we will definitely catch Liverpool

[@ericroot8475]

Great video, man. Wish this stuff had been around when I was in the recruitment process. I played for a UAA school (Brandeis), and I played with/against a ton of talent. When we played D1 schools during our spring season (we actually played both BU and UMass Amherst) I didn't think their technical ability was much better than our team, but their physicality was off the charts. They were bigger and faster in every position. They definitely didn't give us any respect. One thing you didn't talk about is how much different the training commitment is in D1 vs. D3. The coaching you get in a D1 program is way ahead of what you're allowed in D3, and it definitely pays off. That said, in D1 you're committed to 5 hours at the field house every single day, all year. In D3 it's much easier to balance school, social life, and soccer, but there's no "real" training or competition in the winter. That was tough for me, that's the only time in my life I haven't had league play 8 months/year. I don't do well without soccer even in normal life. Now add to that the pressure and stress of school...

[@flytyingty]

My time as a D1 athlete was short, but if there is anything I could add to this video it would be make sure your style fits the style of the school you're interested in. If you're a technical player that likes to pass the ball and maintain possession, a school whose team is direct and aggressive might not be a good fit, and vice versa. Also, getting to know the coach is very important. Make sure you know how they coach, what they're looking for, and what their character is like before you commit. Edit: grammar

[@safromnc8616]

I agree and you raise a good point - my daughter visited probably 30 schools and some we went to, she knew straight away the Coaches style didn't suit her or she would have to sit regardless of her skill set. By all means, visit and go to camps at any school you truly have an interest in.

[@RMCFHERO99]

Holy shit I just realized we probably played in a bunch of tournaments against each other

[@eddiewhitfield3111]

I follow a lot of UK and Italian soccer/football youtubers. Love the American take on the world’s beautiful game. Keep them coming!

[@franklopez83]

Yeah as a college freshman who didn’t get recruited by my dream school for soccer, these tips are very helpful for anyone who wants to go to school for soccer, wish I had these tips, good video Luke!

[@moneymakinmitch8130]

Frank Lopez what was your dream school?

[@franklopez83]

UNC Charlotte, it’s really close to home, plus they’re pretty good

[@ericduany2809]

This was a solid video with some great insight into the different levels. You obviously could go into way more depth on a lot of the questions and I think you should in the future. The tidbit at the end about making sure the coach wants you is huge. I walked on to a nationally ranked D2 school and the coach didn't care about me at all and eventually cut me. I was a younger high school kid who thought I would get a fair shake, not always the case.

[@JoshuaChoi]

The big problem with education and football being hand in hand together is that, if you want to play football, you have to go 100% and give it all your attention. And i think, a lot of parents and people do not understand this concept. Parents especially, want their kids to have a great education for "a back up" but this really is the biggest problem holding back really really high potential kids/players. I am a south korean who grew up in Australia, but i know in Korea, it is the same as in the US, you need to get into a good college or university to get into a good team. It's stupid. In australia... kids usually end up working for money because they just want money and so they dont make it far. Right now i play in Portugal at. professional level, and i can understand WHY, european players have a higher chance of becoming professional. All they do is football and their parents are all for it, i personally think we can study and go to school again and get a degree when we are 30, 40, 50. Our brains will always function and we will always have the capability to learn then. But playing football is a physical thing and we only have till, if we are lucky, 30 to play. If we become professional, ideally at 20. That's ONLY 10 YEARS TO PLAY. I hope you guys playing in the USA somehow make it through even through the hardship of having to balance school. I wish you guys goodluck and hopefully one day i will see you guys at the top.

[@Angel-dv3jz]

very good point

[@jza80king]

Remove pay to play and soccer will develop. These D1 schools in the US would get worked by youth development academies from other countries.

[@jza80king]

@@Thomasgray4 many players from Europe? Since you brought them up, I just looked up Stanford's squad and they have 2 Europeans (1 from England, 1 from Spain) both of them are goalies. I dunno if I would count that as "many". And Fulham are a terrible team. They were relegated to the championship and aren't even in the top flight anymore.

[@Thomasgray4]

Edward Aguirre there academy aren’t have many English international players, also was talking about us college soccer as a whole for example Missouri state a very good team have many international players and in fact many naia teams who are on par with most d1 NCAA teams are very international

[@johntwinem301]

Hi Edward, not correct re. the academies. Fulham was only part of the story for Stanford, and a few years back when my son's team went to Austria, they beat Red bull Salzburg U18, 5-1. That was a week after RBS had beaten Bayern. The physical differences between a pretty good team of 18 to 21 year olds and an elite team of 16 to 18 year olds is still significant enough. My son's team also tied a 2nd Division Austrian full side (which I know isn't great soccer...I'm just trying to add a realistic perspective).

[@jza80king]

@@johntwinem301 all these anecdotal examples by people....lol my club team was nationally ranked at one point too and we beat Cruz Azul's U16 team in a tournament 6-1..... So what? The fact remains that the US is behind many soccer rich countries in Latin America, Europe. Pay to play weeds out talented players that cannot afford to play for ODP or expensive clubs or even D1 colleges.

[@johntwinem301]

@@jza80king I agree with you re. the failure of the "pay to play" model...in fact, wrote a magazine article about that a few years back when a soccer mag contacted me. I also agree that the college system will not develop players to their potential...overloaded short season, robotic coaching systems, not enough year round development. My disagreement, throughout the conversation threads, has been with statements regarding how academies, Sunday League teams, "any kids from Europe" etc could beat these teams. The anecdotes are to bring a bit of reality back when the claims get wild. Plenty of the young men playing have been in top academies. They aren't slouches. They are just in a system that pays them to divide their attention between two things.

[@connallmcerlain1539]

As someone from the UK looking to play in the US, this was incredibly useful.

[@dylanfeltontwomey8162]

Just call them Fullbacks not “outside backs”

[@zyco9188]

Exactly

[@TheSternTrout]

It literally doesn’t matter,just because you learned it as full back when you were playing club in 4th grade doesn’t mean that’s the only thing that’s right

[@rafatjipta6516]

That creates a confusion in america cause an american football position is also called fullback

[@TheTyrantCast]

@@rafatjipta6516 but the guys talking about football and not egg ball

[@benbograd3213]

if you are watching this video because you presumably want to play in college you need to get used to it, people won't change what they say because it's not what you're used to

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

"college coaches tell you to close down on him as soon as he gets the ball and go forward quickly"...This is why Americans suck on the international stage.

[@wesss9287]

It’s why all our promising players left to play in Europe in their teens, it’s the only way we’ll ever be competitive

[@sgtass1]

Feels like the coaches are taking the American Football or Basketball mentality and forcing it into the game.

[@reidpattis9478]

@@sgtass1 Quite possibly. Or maybe the soccer coaches somehow have very high egos or are narcissists in general? I dunno. I met great coaches, but I've also heard many stories where this is the case.

[@joshmorgan228]

@@reidpattis9478 it’s both fr, all sports in America push the mental toughness mentality that basketball and football have and most college coaches are more concerned about winning than actually sending their players to the next level.

[@soccerdude20ful]

This is a great video @lukegerr. I played D2 at Coker University and we played against Wingate which is cool to see them in this video. We were defiantly able to compete with lots of D1 schools but like y'all said in the video it comes down to grades and other aspects when choosing a school. Glad to see someone showing kids that D1 isn't end all be all!

[@moisesescobar3150]

I’m a Chicano kid raised in Mexico I remember playing soccer as a kids with my friends in the the street barefoot under the rain. Pure gold❤️

[@JaimeGomez777]

This is a great video for those of us that love the game and are looking to keep moving forward with our career. Thanks to God, I got to be a four-year varsity soccer player in high school, won a state championship my senior year, and played college soccer one year. Every single thing this guy says is true and I can say this because of my experience. Also, some of the comments here are true. In the USA "soccer" is mostly about the money and connections you have. However, I live in the US-Mexico border and I can say this is the same thing in Mexico. In the US I've tried out for college teams, in Mexico I've tried out for professional teams and I can confirm it's the same thing. I'm pretty sure it's that way in any country in the world nowadays, if you don't have money or connections you might struggle a bit more. But hey man, if you have the dream and vision, if you work for it, and if you have Faith that the dream will happen, it'll happen! Personally, I wanna go pro and sometimes I see it nearly impossible because of reasons like the ones mentioned in the comments, but if you really wanna make it, you'll make it. Hopefully I get to play one day with or against you guys who are watching this video. Never give up no matter what, we're all gonna make it if we truly want to make it, God bless you and let's make these dreams a reality!

[@jhdz.x5004]

I played DA 1 yr ago hopefully i can play college soccer next year

[@ankitroy2196]

Keep chasing! And enjoy football ❤️⚽🔥

[@jhdz.x5004]

@@ankitroy2196 thanks

[@fernxxiii8720]

Where did you play?

[@jesterbeats2898]

Just go to a semi-pro team in da UK coaches ain't like that there

[@allahuakbar9020]

jhdz. x I play DA right now

[@imdbtruth]

Cool video. You guys are awesome! I found that throughout my soccer career, who you know seems more important than what you can do. I can't tell you how many times I got passed over on an opportunity by another player who was less skilled, usually because their parents had money and knew the right people. Money was actually a big reason I quit playing, it cost too much to play on a premier club team that travels a lot. That said, I'm glad to see you boys accomplish some of the things I couldn't. You guys should be proud to have made it to that level in your soccer career.

[@jotade1111]

I've been coaching college for a couple years now and I think you hit the nail on the head for a lot of those answers. Thanks for putting out real content $$$

[@jfts09]

I was recruited and played D1 baseball. It was fun and everything, but as a 30 year old I would have done it totally different. I had the opportunity to go to a near Ivy liberal arts college with a very strong reputation in what I wanted to major in. It was D3 but the school offered financial aid. It wasn’t as much as the athletic scholarship I was offered so I took the D1 spot. If I could have done it over, 100% chance I go to the better school. I seriously doubt college athletics will work the same way they do now when my kid are college age, but if it does, the move is this: use your athletics to get yourself into the best school possible that your grades cannot. If you have the grades to get into a better school than your athletics can, pick the better school.

[@tiagosilva3075]

For someone whos lived in the US my whole life and played soccer my whole life, it’s really unfortunate I had to live here. My parents are both originally from Brazil so soccer was always a big part of my life and I like to think im really good at the game. Unfortunately my parents weren’t rich, they made average or maybe even below average pay. So I could never play for these teams that required lots of pay. Thankfully some coaches allowed me to play for free after seeing me at practices and I was able to commit to a d3 school. But my goal is to become a professional not just for me but so I can retire my mom who has been working her ass off every since I was little. If I was living anywhere else I would of had that chance, but living here, I think its starting to become a little too late. After I graduate, I want to travel abroad and try to have a trial for some sort of team, but it will be hard to get noticed by coaches when they dont know me and I wasnt raised in their academy system. If anyone has any ideas im all ears.

[@nbashgshgshgshg9204]

Damn, you’ve come rags to riches, from that to playing in Liverpool.

[@yokayde]

your an inspiration my friend🫶🏽

[@trulysal2476]

Here’s the truth, if you want to play professional football for a living like your favorite players like Ronaldo and Messi, play anywhere outside of the United States. It’s not popular in the US and truth is you’ll never go pro if you play college soccer even if you’re in D1.

[@johnglue1744]

So Clint Dempsey didn't play pro? Wow I never knew .

[@craigvanrenterghem4578]

MLS is pro and full of D1 players - there is a draft

[@theshlumpgod3405]

Craig Van Renterghem yes but the problem is that many players no matter how good you are can’t afford D1 college or even academies. You have to pay to try out regardless of your skill level in the US unlike other countries where they pay you for a trial. It’d be easier to try and start off semi pro elsewhere if football is really what you want to make a career out of compared to trying to go from D1 to pro in the US

[@sdot5389]

This isn’t even remotely true. Even Canada has had players go to D1 schools in the US and are now pros in Europe - Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, Alistair Johnston….etc etc The MLS is a great stepping stone between D1 and Europe.

[@ankitroy2196]

Useful for young states ballers! Football is spreading in America more and more that's why

[@spookje8409]

Ankit Roy still sad to see the difference between the vs and Europe. Like the selections

[@59DGO59]

Spoooky_EDG yes but America is king in basketball and US football US soccer team is actually great for a country where soccer is not national sport

[@spookje8409]

Sony Ber yea Iknow

[@spookje8409]

Sony Ber in my country football the main sport of every kid. Even most girls almost nobody plays basketball.

[@spookje8409]

Sony Ber the levels of soccer shocked me when I was on vacation there. Me and my brother who is 10 could Easly keep up with the dudes we are playing with. It was some kind of school team Idk how high they played. They ware between 17 and 19

[@supafrancis]

In highschool there are one or two players on each team who are really good and will make an all league team or AllState… When you get to college ( no matter what Division ) every team is made up of those onw or two players who were the best on their highschool team. So to start or stand out in college, you have to prove that out of a group of 20+ highschool soccer studs that you are one of the best of those elite players. I was a 2 time Allstate player in Highschool and thought I was hot stuff.. After 2 weeks at college preseason, I knew I would have to work harder than ever to stand out. I worked my way up to a starting position by mid season and had worked so hard that I literally had stretch marks on my upper thighs from how fast my leg muscles grew. The next summer when back home and playing with my summer league team, guys I played with my entire life were blown away with how easily I was embarrassing people. Nutmeging everyone, jukeing people out of their boots, controlling the ball with both feet and hitting knuckling screamers with both feet from 30 yards out into the upper 90. From my first summer home plying summer league after my freshman year playing college soccer, I literally scored at least a goal per game and that continued for 8 years strait until I broke my foot at 27 years old forcing me to miss my first summer league game... I was on over a 100 goal streak. This was playing in a summer league where all the players were ex college players or players home for the summer from playing at college. My college coach was Irish and loved Manchester United... He literally said that he modeled his practices and training schedule exactly after what Man U did since he had watched them train and designed what we did to be exactly what the pro's did. It was insanely hard but it payed off. Our first day on campus, he said that we would be doing exactly what the pro's did and that playing for our school would be the closest to being a professional footballer that one could get. It was the best years of my life

[@romical4300]

Call it football and you get 5-10 extra attribute points.

[@SkymHarrell]

Welp its not exactly football to us, we have football. that’s why we changed the name.

[@reality7162]

College soccer is like playing soccer in California lol I didn’t play in high school I played in a few different leagues in so cal vs all types of different races great memories

[@Ckproduction03]

Number 3 is a key point. I played for a team where I “walked on” and I was never treated the same as the “recruits”, even if I was better then them.

[@supafrancis]

The difference between college and high school soccer goes like this... In high school, there are one or two exceptional players on each team. When you get to college soccer, every player was that one or two best players on their high school team. So you're teammates or your opponents are all very skilled. When you play with a squad of players who are as good if not better than you, your game improves significantly. As the saying goes, iron sharpens iron...

[@rinotz7]

This video helps to understand a little more why soccer is so unsuccessful in the US, and it will never change until the cultural mentality evolves. I grew up playing soccer in Portugal and soccer there is mostly club based, like the rest of europe, and all you need to spend money on is some boots. If any bigger clubs want to scout you they'll just come watch the games, and a lot of the time you won't even know they're there. Major clubs actually do the opposite of what US Universities do, they basically pay for everything you need so they can develop you the best way possible, some kids are even offered a place to stay and live in the academy. So it's basically investing heavily to have long-term gains and that has proven to work very well, not only they make their money back and more, overall, but it allows the sport to evolve to very high competitive levels. Portugal is an extremely successful soccer country for its size, with only 10/11 million people, imagine what could happen in the US with almost 330 million.

[@TheBlackWidow5]

I play Div. 1 NAIA which is very similar to your description of NCAA Div. 2 due to the lack of nearly as many recruiting regulations. In my conference we play against teams like Lindsey Wilson who is better than the majority of D1 schools. My freshman year they had a player who is now on the Swedish National team. The NAIA is way underrated.

[@tomkalek331]

“Outside mids” and “outside backs” 🤮🤮

[@cruyffssoul2397]

Tom Kalek Can you please translate what he means by outside mids and outside backs. I don’t use the US system either LOL

[@jaydun_6813]

Cruyff’s soul i think outside mids are left mids or right mids and outside backs right backs and left backs

[@liamdillon7062]

Scypo_ wingers and full backs brother

[@matnat21]

Cruyff’s soul outside mids are probably the Left and Right Midfielder while outside backs are probably Left and Right Fullbacks

[@cruyffssoul2397]

Thanks everyone for the translations I can’t thank you all enough (SMH these terms as so unsuitable)

[@johndoran2095]

As long as college soccer is the “next step” in the US, it’s homegrown players by and large can’t compete at the highest levels of the game...College soccer hurts individual development at a vital time by forcing players to play in a specific system for four years which ultimately weakens their individual strengths. MLS drafts very few from college soccer and if a youth has dreams to play in the pros college isn’t the answer. It’s a difficult decision.

[@brissalopez4465]

a lot of coaches are tactically clueless

[@stevefischer9336]

Even though I live in Texas , I love Indiana University's Soccer Program. They get smart kids , are consistently good and its a nice school.

[@zs5002]

If you’re in the U.S. college system then you’re just another decent player with no future. Use the scholarship wisely

[@agency-automation-highlights]

The majority maybe, but there are plenty that have continued to the MLS. You're not a failure just because you don't play for Real Madrid. It's not like those players are choosing US colleges over Premier League contracts. By definition, they're not at that level.

[@agency-automation-highlights]

Love that your D2 highlights are from Wingate. I played at Wingate and have to agree with everything that Jamie said.

[@bensaric9798]

I played at a d3 school last year, currently at a junior college, and I’ll be playing d2 next year. Everything this guy has said is 100% accurate

[@spookje8409]

Ben saric very weird to hear the difference compared to my country ( netherlands)

[@mahanaimrobles206]

I’m playing at a D3 rn ranked number one in the NCAA. I made a roster spot for a D-1, and D2 team but the were way there expensive to get into.

[@abealno5279]

Bro I’m telling you right now while u still young go OVERSEAS trust me bro just trust me you’ll find it easily to make yes it’s more competitive and higher level but u don’t have to go to top countries or clubs just go play outside the U.S and u can even come back with an ok cv and MLS teams will pick u up

[@ariananoeljaramillo7421]

It’s also very difficult to get recognition if you don’t have the connections, it’s about what you know but it really is about WHO you know as well

[@aidanblaker2439]

The US just need more football clubs instead of a standard in getting in the MLS

[@lealmontanodiaz1366]

My high school team was ass , we never got advanced through the 1 round of playoffs, but I scored a toll of 23 goals freshmen year, 19 10th grade, 26 junior and 27 this year, I was lucky enough to get scouted , although I love to dribble past the defense very easily my coach told me not to do that, this guy is 100 percent right, be smart with the ball when you’re being watch, and make sure you stand out! I’ve already started my freshmen year at NC Tar Heels

[@allvalleyy]

How it go??

[@yandellopez3456]

How is it going now

[@sdot5389]

There’s no way you’re at a major US school like UNC with spelling and grammar like that. You literally have the literacy of a fourth grader.

[@FK-tz7gs]

As a Brazilian this seems kind of ridiculous to me. In Brazil for recruitment someone just goes down to the local pitch and take the best players there and the Clubs pay for their expenses. That’s how it should be, in the United States they need more of that if they want to compete.

[@absolutedealer]

USMNT will never prosper for the sole reason of College Soccer. Absolutely no disrespect to the players but 15 year olds (and sometimes even younger) in Europe and all over the world are leaving school and getting signed to practice with full on pro clubs where they get the best possible trainers and coaches in the world. High Schoolers in the U.S. are playing with one of their teachers as their coach from ages 14-18 so they can get a chance to play on another school team where the school's budget and priority never goes to soccer. The only way the USMNT will develop into a contender in international football is if young players with potential drop their schooling and head to Europe but that is a massively radical idea in the US currently and parents would almost never let their children go through with that. But an example of someone who did go to Europe? Christian Pulisic. Who was signed to Borussia Dortmund's (a top club in Europe) youth squad at 16 years old, scored in the Champion's League for Dortmund at 18 years old, was sought out and signed by Chelsea at 20 years old and now hes already known as one of the best USMNT players of all time at 22 years old and playing in the Premier League and in Europe's top competition, the Champion's League. While a normal US soccer player from ages 16-22 is going from being coached by one of their high school teachers, to then having better coaches but still not having their development be the priority at their institution, to declaring for the MLS Draft, a league that has always had some promising players but not a good record of developing young players into international stars. If the USMNT wants to succeed they need to send their top talents to develop with clubs over seas. All the USMNT players you know, Micheal Bradley, Jozy Altidore, Clint Dempsey, etc, were all drafted to the MLS, and although all of them are great players they are nothing to international teams around the world. And there's clear evidence to this through their history in the World Cup in recent competitions. With the closest they've came to winning is the quarters in 2002 and in the most recent World Cup when they embarrassingly didn't even qualify. The stigma is fortunately changing, but changing slowly, with Pulisic, Josh Sargent on Werder Bremen, Sergino Dest on Ajax, and Weston McKennie on Schalke. Hopefully the USMNT will prosper one day.

[@andykim4159]

The US is obsessed with “Michael Bradley” style 0-attack football. In the past we knew our identity of being underdogs and ran our butts off and could pose a threat to any team. Nowadays they try to minimize “error” and believe that we as a football nation is on par with the likes of South America or Europe and as a result the US systemically believe we can play Barcelona style build-out-of-the-back football. The fact is we ARE NOT and until we systematically overhaul the pay to play system we will never get the true incredible talent that I know why have. Just imagine a “Russell Westbrook” level athlete playing football. We would be incredible.

[@jjzhu77]

I do agree to some extend, US most certainly have the athletic talent, how to teach them to actually play football instead of running track, and develop a systematic way of doing it that is talent inclusive, takes revolution.

[@livdurrett3296]

wow this is so cool to learn! Personally im in 7th gred, 13 mid year and I play in longview for the Timber Barons! We just moved up into premier league gold, the highest bracket and weve so far won 2/ 2 games playing against some top teams of our age group in Oregon and Longview! Thnx sm for making this video I learned a lot from it :)!

[@matnat21]

If football or soccer wants to thrive in the United States, they need to change the education system. In the US, education>sports. Not many want to be pro soccer players and if you do, you need to pay up. Money>talent. The US college system is truest broken and if you want to be a pro soccer player, it’s best to move somewhere in Europe

[@jmkemper10]

Spot on about D2 and difference between MLS/Collegiate soccer. The pace here in the states is directly linked to our discomfort with the ball at our feet, loose subbing rules and bouncy turf fields...

[@nhdavis]

High school soccer (especially for my high school) is based on if the coach has a good relationship with you, and if you are the son of the coach(es). My high school team sucked ass because they didn't know where each player fit the system best. I had a few teammates who were centerbacks and sucked, then they moved to forward and wings and they were very smart and fast. (This may or may not have happened to me too🙃) Basically, in high school soccer, 95% of the time you won't get your way. It's the coaches decision and that's it. Even if you are right about a teammates abilities, they won't care. It's stupid and very arrogant because they think they know everything.

[@CG-xx2er]

Yeah man everyone’s high school ball experience is different. Our school is an all Latino American school so we usually always had a good team but our coach was old school, he didn’t give a damn who your dad was plus we lived in a poor town so nobody was really balling like that but he didn’t care where you played you just had to ball out in tryouts. But I would heard about other schools with coaches that would let a kid get more playing time because his dad would donate to the team.

[@nicolaasvandenberg3959]

as a european trying to understand football in america in general, this video and these comments clarify a lot

[@simonsleepzz]

as an EU (amateur) player, i am getting really mixed feelings about the whole college scene in the US. On the positive side, there is a great structure to bring up talent. (though maybe a bit scewed towards $$$) On the negative side, there is a great structure to bring up talent in the wrong way..... Coaching staff in the US seems to be focussed on teamplay and team chemistry. This might seem a good thing, and it mostly is, but there are some major drawbacks to youth players. The biggest thing you miss out on by being coached/trained this way is ''soccer sense''. This ''soccer sense'' is the capability of a player to instinctively play the game. Seeing opportunities, outsmarting opponents and just genarally being creative with the ball (this doen'st mean dribbling!). By being put in a coaches system you lose the ability to train that ''soccer sense'', because the only thing on your mind will be how to obey and execute the orders you were given. Also, by the need to fit in to a certain system, the US will lose A LOT of talent they aren't able to recognise. Moreover, if you are scouted on the ability to be able to play in a certain system and trained in only that way, aren't you being limited? There need to be some structure ofcourse, but things in the US go to far. The example used in the video, about pressing hard while fully well knowing that it will fail, just doesn't sit right with me. Sure, there needs to be some kind of gameplan, but this is just plainly going too far. Knowing how to execute plans is a good thing, but the PLAYERS need to be the ones who call them. Just doing it doesn't cut it. Knowing when to execute does. And yes, if the gameplan is to be agressive and press hard, you do it. But execution matters. If you can do it, fine. If not, adept, adjust and overcome. If you know it will fail and still do something, it is wasted effort. The coaching style discribed is the coachingstyle you use on fully grown players, who can use their potential to the fullest. Only when a players has MASTERED the FUNDAMENTELS of soccer should this coaching style be applied.

[@johntwinem301]

You've got it right. The game is very coach controlled, and the large number of subs allowed means that the pressure is more about sending in fresh legs to run like crazy, then replacing them, then it is about intelligent pressing and trapping. For my oldest, he was heavily recruited because the coach was looking for "a highly creative player", then he got a lot of flak from the coach for the first couple of seasons for being creative.

[@stevefranckhauser7989]

“When I was growing up”? Man. It never ends.

[@AndrewPam333]

American dad watches son get tackled : hey son retired don't play more soccer. Other places : oh yeahhh

[@dannyvasquez6346]

i am actually a freshmen in high school and i just got into varsity soccer! i was wondering the process over how college soccer worked with high school soccer and this video really helped!

[@declanoshaughnessy917]

To all the Americans saying “Go to Europe if you wan’t to go pro” in England only 180 of the 1.5 million players in youth football make it professional thats a 0.012% chance....

[@og7556]

Better chances and opportunities in Europe because of the better coaches for possibly free

[@messi9991]

Where is that statistic from? There is only 180 English players from each year in the top 4 leagues in the UK? Or after their last youth year, only 180 keep playing pro football entirely?

[@declanoshaughnessy917]

messi9991 on average every only 180 players make it professional per every 1.5 million it’s on google

[@davidjsouth231]

My brother was all conference goal keeper for D2 and I played a couple seasons at the same D2 school in Ohio. We grew up playing with the “poor,” kids in Portugal. That was a great influence on my life. Moved back to the US and didn’t care for the teammates I had who were bragging about themselves and their high school soccer heroics.

[@williamfrohne6646]

As a current college player I can tell you that it is a LOT of work. It requires a special amount of dedication. You are constantly under incredible pressure to preform at an elite level. The team dynamic is also very different then in high school or club. College teams are full of the most elite players from their high schools or clubs and these people have the most extreme personality’s most are used to always having the programs built around them, then they get to college where they are just another guy, this creates some very interesting dynamics. As a whole college soccer is FAR from fun, but at times it can be incredibly fulfilling.

[@ericwatson113]

This is why it’s crazy that Bernard Kamungo went from High School in Abilene, TX to the FC Dallas second team (North Texas SC) in USL1 at the time and then signed for FC Dallas and recently played for the US Olympic team in just a few years. When he showed up to tryouts for NTSC, the coach Eric Quill said to the media that he was actually mad when he first saw Bernie, because he wasn’t set up to move to a higher level, but his coaches there were being selfish in keeping him playing at a low level. Now he’s scored 7 goals in MLS and is about to hit the playoffs as one of their better attackers - one of which won the golden boot in Colombia.

[@TheCjbowman]

Coaching at the college level is severely lacking, just look at the product it produces.

[@baadfc2022]

my two up coming talents enjoyed watching this! thank you! UK

[@vladmoticica]

Take a shot every time he says ''Significant'' or ''Significantly''.

[@schpood]

This guy actually did a good job explaining the differences. I played D2 soccer and two of the guys I played against were Chris Wondolowski (Chico St.) and Kei Kamara (CSU Dominguez Hills)... the #1 and #5 MLS all-time leading scorers. I will say two things he didn't mention are depth and physical traits. D1 schools certainly have a deeper bench from 1-22. D2 squads may have a few studs and a solid starting lineup, but guys further down the roster aren't typically as skilled as the bench players at a D1 school. The other thing is physical size - D1 defenders are f*cking massive. But often times their touch isn't as good as their smaller, D2 defenders. Some of my most skilled teammates were actually undersized defenders.

[@HenryOrtlip]

Really liked this video! In college I was mostly a sub- but I knew I didn’t have dreams of going pro. I’m 31 now and have my own business. Almost every job out there you spend your 20s learning/mastering the craft to then excel in your 30s to you late 60’s Soccer as we know- from age 10 we master a craft that we will begin to lose at age 30. Unless you become a manager/coach after playing you will enter a new field- so keep that in mind. So even if your playing dreams came true- you will have to start from square one in your early 30s. When we are young we all have dreams of being the man... I promise you all, when you turn 30 all you care about is making a living in a healthy work environment, life partner, family, and freedom. So just always be thinking about that next stage- but if you do want to play pro... you can!! It just might be in the second division in Thailand!! Haha 😆.

[@tylerl.5089]

Thank you so much for this info! It was super helpful! Playing college soccer would be a dream come true.

[@estebanzavala9533]

There’s so many good soccer players down here in south Texas who never made it due to money.. although some are shinning

[@ctsoliri]

In 05 and 06 I played at Umass as a striker. After going to Greece for a summer and trying out for some teams I basically found out I was physically at the level pf a pro but skill level not even close. College soccer is an absolute drain on your life as a college student. I quit going into my junior year and played club soccer which ended up being a hell of a lot more fun and a lot less time consuming. Scoring 10 goals a season in D1 would have been a great goal. Instead I was scoring 25 a season in club, not dreaming about a professional career that would never take off, and I got to actually have a social life and get better grades in class. Unless a college program is planning on paying you money for your time, don't waste your time and just play club soccer. Take it from someone who did both.

[@laykaprue928]

16 years old E clubs can sweep the floor with these D1 D2 colleges

[@johntwinem301]

Actually, not true. My son's season ending trip with his university was to Austria. They played Red Bull Salzburg U18s, who had just beat Bayern's U18s the week before. My son's team won 4-1.

[@johntwinem301]

I should say "year ending". That was one positive result, from 2015. They also tied a 2 Div Austrian men's side, and beat a reserve team.

[@joris8032]

@@johntwinem301 Don't think European teams take these games seriously and just play all of their reserve players

[@johntwinem301]

@@joris8032 possibly. But my response was to the "16 year old Europeans" comment. Elsewhere in the comments I posted the video from Stanford's 2018 England trip. They left their 5 best behind and gave their freshmen lots of time. Results: won all 3, vs Fulham U20 4-1; vs QPR U23 5-2; vs Bradford city U20 4-1. My point is simply that the guys who are convinced they would be superstars might find the level a little more challenging than they think.

[@tristanjanke881]

john Twinem agreed, but I would also say that it’s a money game here in the states, it isn’t talent here anymore is what it feels like, and I thinks that where the difference is to me personally( feel free to change my mind) but me and my friend played on the same team for years we took out separate paths and he got on a team that was WAY better then mine, I made that same team I just couldn’t pay for it so I had to play on a way lower team, I worked my ass off he didn’t, he parents were rich and sent him to camps and all sorts of things to make Him better. I couldn’t afford this luxury, but I definitely am a way better player then him, he’s just insanely fast and he plays LB, barely any ball skills, terrible shooting, and no field smarts, Not to toot my own horn but I was really good at all of these, I tried so hard to get into a college, emails scouts and tapes and what not, nothing happened, his parents payed a scout from a d3 college to come watch Him play, consistently he was playing my team in the state cup tournament, I beat him over and over and over again scored three goals and beat his team 7-3, one scouting event from this college a year later he plays for said d3 team, it just really hit hard for me because I worked so much harder then he ever did, worked my way up the divisions became a really good player and this kid just gets a spot on the team, sorry for the rant

[@johelectrix7927]

Some of our Filipino players play in Division 1 Soccers thanks for showing this it is really a big help for our National Team

[@thedailyrage2561]

I’m gonna lay it out for you: US soccer is essentially comprised of elaborate drills, ineffective/overrated coaches, and parents being too involved. A freshman this year told his parents that he was upset he didn’t make JV and his parents complained to the school. Now this kid rides the bench with sophomores smh. In my opinion it’s all too structured and systematic, as opposed to if you got talent, you’ll get a shot.

[@robertmontanaro1403]

Nice to see the NESCAC mentioned in here. Usually when people talk about D3 they just broadly say its below the other divisions footballing wise without mentioning the NESCAC where the top teams could definitely compete in the lower D1 leagues

[@Alexis-nn6ks]

Great video definitely answered some of my questions 👍🏽

[@lukegerr]

Happy to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@cringemaster4360]

Played with this guy before. He never started and always tell people he was a starting 11.

[@fernandoortiz1018]

“So do you like D1?” “Significantly higher”

[@abdiasvelasquez1185]

This is why I wanna go to Europe to try and start my professional soccer career. People will actually recognized me and I won’t have to spend a CRAP ton of money to get seen. And also the fact that starting in Europe in a small club gives me a better chance to get seen by bigger clubs than it is than playing in the mls