Soccer recruiting guides for families
Short summaries of the rules and decisions that come up along the way. Every page lists its official sources.
Rules checked Oct 22, 2026. For men's and women's soccer, any graduating class and any state.
Club Play & Showcases
Why club soccer and showcase events drive college soccer recruiting, and how to use them.
Read the guide →ID Camps & College Camps
How college soccer ID camps work, what coaches can do there, and how to pick the right ones.
Read the guide →Film & Highlights
How to build a soccer highlight video and full-match film that coaches will actually watch.
Read the guide →Position-by-Position Notes
What coaches look for at each position and how to present yourself.
Read the guide →Scholarships, Offers & Signing
Verbal vs. written offers, the Nov. 11 signing date, and aid limits at every level for men's and women's soccer.
Read the guide →Roster Limits & New Eligibility Rules
The House settlement for soccer: 28-player D1 rosters and the new age-based eligibility clock.
Read the guide →Official & Unofficial Visits
Who pays, what you need first, and when D1 men's and women's soccer visits can happen.
Read the guide →JUCO & Two-Year Routes
How NJCAA soccer works and the rules for moving on to a four-year school.
Read the guide →NIL for Recruits
What high school soccer players headed to D1 must report, and what is not allowed.
Read the guide →Pro Academies & Amateurism
Why playing for or training with a pro club can affect NCAA eligibility, and what to ask first.
Read the guide →The Transfer Portal
The D1 soccer transfer window and what college transfers mean for high school recruits.
Read the guide →Recruiting Scams & Red Flags
What paid recruiting services, showcases and "exposure" events can and can't do, and the warning signs.
Read the guide →GPA & Academics
Core GPA, eligibility by level and the 10/7 rule.
Read the guide →Timeline & Contact Rules
When soccer coaches can contact you, 9th through 12th grade.
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