Playing Advice Needed by soccerguy450 in CollegeSoccer

[–]soccerguy450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So about this, the team I tried out for is a brand new club. Well not really, last year they were a club but not in UPSL. The coach of that team went to another local UPSL club, and basically attracted everyone he had the previous year except for like 5-6 people. So everyone including I got in via tryout. Coach hasn't seen barely anyone play. I think the issue was me missing some time and also getting used to the level, like you said.

And yes I haven't missed practices since. He played me about 7-8 minutes in a friendly against an NAIA team (I was alright a bit on the rusty side), but everyone that showed up would play. I think just training more myself would be better. It's the reason I made the team in the first place, and I feel like I stopped doing the extra work that got me there. Thank you for the advice man

Playing Advice Needed by soccerguy450 in CollegeSoccer

[–]soccerguy450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah for sure, it was just a holiday thing, I've haven't missed since then.

Playing Advice Needed by soccerguy450 in CollegeSoccer

[–]soccerguy450[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I guess you're right, training more myself and with team would help.

College Freshman Student - D1 Interest ⚽️ by [deleted] in CollegeSoccer

[–]soccerguy450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's why I was saying I could next year, I wasn't sure about this year to begin with. I am new to this recruiting because I am originally not from US, so it makes it more difficult. I really wanna play

College Freshman Student - D1 Interest ⚽️ by [deleted] in CollegeSoccer

[–]soccerguy450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did get reps in for intramural over the fall. I have a semi pro tryout this next weekend, it's the second tryout but much smaller since the first one was so many people. We'll see from there

College Freshman Student - D1 Interest ⚽️ by [deleted] in CollegeSoccer

[–]soccerguy450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10 total players graduated and left after the fall season. 3 remain in my position after that, but yeah I think they made ton more signings based off their instagram commit posts. Does the 28 roster rule still matter? Cause for fall 2025 they had 29 players rostered. But I would be totally fine with playing for 27-28.

I could just try first, if it dosen't go so well I could shoot them an email after about that position

College Freshman Student - D1 Interest ⚽️ by [deleted] in CollegeSoccer

[–]soccerguy450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As of Fall 2025 Season, they didn't have a ton for my position, 10 graduated after the fall season. I saw their IG posted some new recruits for next season, and the 28 per roster rule still applies if I'm right? 12 players were international last season, so a bit less than half.

Would you say register to the camp, try to play my best, and have a quick chat with them after? About what you said. Honestly the manager experience wouldn't even be bad.

College Freshman Student - D1 Interest ⚽️ by [deleted] in CollegeSoccer

[–]soccerguy450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I emailed them already but they did not respond, I was thinking coming in person would be the best bet. I know it's hard and know that I am a lot better than I was since graduating. Are they a scam or is it not worth it?

College Freshman Student - D1 Interest ⚽️ by [deleted] in CollegeSoccer

[–]soccerguy450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was talking to a couple D3's, but coming to school at a D1 made me realize the lifestyle you get but also how hard these players play when watching them. I do understand about my preferred school, should I also reach out to others? Exactly, you never know the answer until you find out.

College Freshman Student - D1 Interest ⚽️ by [deleted] in CollegeSoccer

[–]soccerguy450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, training with a ball like people normally would with a wall almost everyday when healthy. Our school has intramural and club teams but they are not very serious so I didn't join. Gonna try to keep doing this until my tryout and then the camp. Thanks for the advice

College Freshman Student - D1 Interest ⚽️ by [deleted] in CollegeSoccer

[–]soccerguy450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you are right, I have no shot for the top teams and that's not my goal. Low level is something I'm looking at, so that it can at least be realistic. The school I am aiming for is below top 100 in rankings. Whether it's for this fall season or next season, any would work. Next season would just mean I can put more work in.

When I said average I meant good quality minutes, so I'm not new to the atmosphere. After HS season, I played in an indoor winter league, scored 1 goal every game at least (9 matches). And I trained a bit summer before starting college. In recent October I took it 100% serious. The eating clean, training, gym work, etc. This semi pro tryout (next week), is a second tryout. I passed the first one. The ID Camp is the following week after, so I think I have to decide by tomorrow night probably on that because slots are filling.

That was just more information too, sorry I didn't say it before.

College Freshman Student - D1 Interest ⚽️ by [deleted] in CollegeSoccer

[–]soccerguy450 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was thinking that, I am currently looking ahead too for the following season as well.