Stephanie Lamm

If your dream is to play at one of the most competitive college soccer programs, you need to understand how recruiting really works. College coaches have limited recruiting budgets, staff, and time. Because of that, they spend much of their recruiting calendar at the events where they can evaluate the largest concentration of top talent. That means players competing in ECNL, Girls Academy (GA), and MLS NEXT often receive more exposure—not because success is guaranteed, but because they’re playing in front of more college coaches. Can players from smaller clubs get recruited? Absolutely. It happens every year. But the path is typically more challenging and often requires more proactive outreach and exceptional performances. The truth: Put yourself in environments where college coaches are already looking. It won’t guarantee an offer, but it can significantly improve your opportunities. College Soccer Truth #CSTruth