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Pelou Bakker, defender of ‘t Spanderbosch first senior women’s team transfers to the USA to start her new adventure. The recent HAVO high school graduate is about to start her undergraduate studies at State University of New York at Albany. A school with 18000 students. She also joins the SUNY…

Mercyhurst University signs Salvador Rang

Salvador Rang transfer from Roda’46 Leusden to Mercyhurst University. The 18-year old recent VWO graduate starts his undergraduate studies at Mercyhurst. In addition, the former FC Utrecht youth academy player will strengthen the midfield line of the ‘Lakers’ men’s soccer team!

Demi Sahuleka follows her dream to Franklin Pierce University

For Demi Sahuleka it is a dream coming true. The recent HAVO high school graduate leaves for the USA on 16 August to start her undergraduate studies at Franklin Pierce University. She also takes her place in the Franklin Pierce University ‘Ravens’ Field Hockey team!

Freshman Luuk Oosterbosch starts adventure in Minnesota

Luuk Oosterbosch is transferring to the USA. The fast VV UNA winger starts his adventure of study at Bethany Lutheran College in Minnesota in combination with playing soccer for the BLC ‘Vikings’. At Bethany Luuk will be accompanied by Dutch talents Daan Huntjens and Thijs Oldenhof. …

News Flash! Valerie Fleijsman signs at The University of Louisiana Monroe

Valerie Fleijsman leaves Alkmaar and joins the University of Louisiana Monroe ‘Warhawks’. ULM competes in NCAA Division 1, the highest level of intercollegiate athletics. Valerie already started her undergraduate studies in The Netherlands and will continue her studies in the US.

Isabel Jacobs ready for the next step: Drexel University!

The transfer is final. In August 2019 Isabel Jacobs takes the plane to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to start her adventure at Drexel University. Isabelle already started her undergraduate studies in The Netherlands and continues her studies in the USA. She will compete in the ‘Drexel Dragons’ Field Hockey team, alongside Dutch…

Lucas de Wit transfers from FC Eindhoven to Carson Newman

The time of Lucas de Wit at the FC Eindhoven youth academy has come to an end. He recently graduated his HAVO high school and decided on an American adventure of study and intercollegiate athletics. The winger transfers to Carson-Newman University!

Britt Kabo starts her American adventure at Coker University

On 9 August Britt Kabo gets on the plane to the US. In Hartsville, South Carolina she is joining the Coker University (former Coker College) Field Hockey team. Next to competing at the ‘Cobras’ Britt is starting her Business Administration undergraduate program at Coker.

Amber Hofenk Jerembo joins Bellarmine Knights

31 July 2019

Amber Hofenk Jerembo is on the threshold of a new adventure. She joins Bellarmine University to play Field Hockey and study in Summer 2019. As a brand new Bellarmine Knight she will reinforce the offensive line of the Field Hockey team.

Signed! Steven Bliemer to Cincinnati

31 July 2019

Steven Bliemer transfers from his current Dutch soccer club Kozakken Boys to Cincinnati Christian University in Summer 2019! He continues his current undergraduate business program in the US in combination with top sports at the CCU Eagles.

Marit Blokzijl signs at Harcum Bears!

23 July 2019

Done deal: Marit Blokzijl recently signed her contract at Harcum College and will soon fly to the USA for the start of pre-season at the ‘Bears’. Iconic Philadelphia will be Marit’s new home. She starts her undergraduate studies and will play Volleyball in the Harcum Bears Women’s Volleyball team. …

Warrior Mon Scheepers signs at Midland University

23 July 2019

Mon Scheepers, FC Utrecht youth academy U17 goalkeeper, signed at Midland University. The talented goalkeeper makes his dream come true with his transfer to the USA. At Midland University, Mon starts his undergraduate studies and will compete in the Midland University ‘Warriors’ men’s soccer team!

Twan Nieboer signs at Palm Beach Atlantic University and transfers to Florida

23 July 2019

The former FC Groningen youth academy player joins Palm Beach Atlantic University to claim his place in the center of the men’s soccer team defense. He will enjoy the excellent facilities that the university has to offer as well as the Florida climate. After finishing his undergraduate program in The Netherlands, Twan…

Helena Vieira Rijo and Nicole Panis will be team mates!

Twee weeks ago we were delighted to announce the transfer of Nicole Panis to University of the Cumberlands. Today we announce the second top transfer to University of the Cumberlands. Helena Vieira Rijo, player of Victoria Boys first senior women’s team, transfers to the US. In the US, Helena joins the…

Eva Veldhorst transfers to Quinnipiac!

Eva Veldhorst trades Limburg for North-East America. Quinnipiac University secured the signature of the blonde attacker! In just a few weeks Eva moves to Hamden, Connecticut. In The Netherlands she played at MHC Maastricht in the U18 hockey team and just recently graduated from VWO high school. In the US Eva will…

Britt Klein Lankhorst on her way to the ‘Sunshine State’!

Britt just recently graduated her VWO high school program. In Summer 2019 she travels to Florida, to start her undergraduate studies and to compete in the Florida State College at Jacksonville women’s Volleyball team.

Luc Schade transfers from Quick Boys to Rogers State

Luc Schade transfer to Rogers State University in Oklahoma. The VWO student recently graduated and is looking forward to the next exciting step in his young life. In The Netherlands, Luc played at Quick Boys U19 in the National 2nd Division U19, one of the highest national youth leagues in the…

Marcelle Thedinga makes dream transfer to Florida

08 July 2019

Marcelle Thedinga makes a dream transfer to Eastern Florida State College! In Summer 2019 she moves from Culemborg to Florida and leaves rainy Holland behind for the Sunshine State. The Focus’07 goalkeeper joins absolute top team EFSC Women’s Soccer.

Merel Dupont from MHC MEP to American University

It’s official. Merel Dupont is transferring from MCH MEP to American University. She has signed the contract a little while ago, but now she has graduated with a VWO Diploma, she is all set and ready to join the Eagles this summer. American University is located in Washington D.C., and…

Jorick Schilken signs at champions Simon Fraser University

The documents are signed and bags will be packed. Just a few more weeks and 20-year old Jorick Schilken leaves for Burnaby, Canada, to play soccer and study at Simon Fraser University. The talented defender leaves EVV Echt for competition in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. …

Maaike Rahms travels to NY for her away games!

In Summer 2019 Maaike Rahms leaves for New Haven (Connecticut) to compete in the Blue-and-White colors of New Haven University! The 20-year old midfielder will combine her graduate studies with playing for the UNH women’s soccer team. .

From Colorado to LA! A new step for Dani van Steijn

Together with his parents Dani van Steijn recently signed his second contract in the US. After two very successful seasons at Northeastern Junior College he transfers from Colorado to Los Angeles. Next stop in Dani’s career is Cal State University Dominguez Hills in California. With away games in San Diego, San Francisco, Washington and…

Jorn-Jan van de Beld leaves HHC Hardenberg and signs at Valparaiso

21-year old HHC Hardenberg goalkeeper Jorn-Jan van de Beld leaves the Dutch 2nd Division team for a new adventure. An adventure at the highest college sports level in the US. Jorn-Jan will be combining top soccer with his graduate studies in Indiana. He joins Valparaiso University, a university with a great campus…

Karlijn Goes to National Champions University of North Carolina!

24 June 2019

Karlijn Goes, player of AH&BC Amsterdam Field Hockey U18 team, joins the University of North Carolina Field Hockey team in Summer 2019. UNC is the current Field Hockey National Champion and an absolute top team. Karlijn will start her undergraduate studies as a Freshman at UNC and compete in the…

Carson-Newman University signs Rik van Dijk

24 June 2019

Rik van Dijk transfers to Carson-Newman University in Summer 2019. He will play his games in the Burke-Tarr Stadium, home of the Carson-Newman Eagles. A stadium with a capacity of 6500. Rik had an excellent year, graduation his Physical Therapy undergraduate program and winning the league championship in the 2e…

Nicole Panis signs American contract!

24 June 2019

Nicole Panis, Ajax Amsterdam U19 and Dutch National team U19 goalkeeper, transfers to the US in Summer 2019. She will strengthen the University of the Cumberlands women’s soccer team and start her undergraduate studies.

James Madison University strengthens team with Diede Remijnse

Diede Remijnse, SCHC U18 midfielder, leaves The Netherlands for the adventure of study and Field Hockey in the USA. She transfers from top team SCHC U18 to James Madison University to combine her undergraduate studies with top level Field Hockey.

Quinten Helmer from AZ Alkmaar to Indiana U

Season 2018-2019 Quinten Helmer competed for the National Championship U19 in The Netherlands with the AZ Alkmaar U19 team. Next season he will play and study at Indiana University, competing for the Championship in the BIG10 Conference! After 8 seasons in Alkmaar the blond midfielder closes the AZ chapter and starts a new…

Femke de Goeij joins LIU Post and is a Pioneer

Up to the 2018 season LIU Post competed in NCAA Division 2, but the joining of athletic programs with LIU Brooklyn means the Pioneers compete in Division 1 starting Fall 2019. Femke de Goeij is transferring to Long Island, NY to compete against the best college Field Hockey teams in the US. She…

Koen Vos makes a transfer!

In Summer 2017 Koen Vos made the step to play soccer and study in the USA at Point University. Two years later he has proven his worth. As captain of the Point University men’s soccer team he makes the transfer to NCAA Division 1 to study and will combine soccer…

Martijn Kuijs transfers to the Tiffin University Dragons

07 June 2019

After Tom Maas leaving the Tiffin University men’s soccer team the coaching staff was in the market for a worty successor. They found the player they were looking for in Martijn Kuijs. The attacking midfielder will try to be the Dragons decisive player in season 2019.

Demi van Stappershoef follows her dream to Texas!

07 June 2019

Done deal! Wing back Demi van Stappershoef trades the SV Venray Red-White and Blue for the Tyler Junior College women’s soccer team Yellow-Black. She follows her dream to study and play soccer in the US and transfers to East Texas in Summer 2019.

Julie Rodijk transfers to American East Conference Champions

07 June 2019

The University of Albany Great Danes strengthen their 2019 Field Hockey team with Julie Rodijk (17). The team goal will be to win the American East Conference back to back and to make a deep run in the National Championships. The Huizer HC defender will be player an important role in…

Mats Roorda transfers from FC Groningen to New York

30 May 2019

Yesterday, he played in the national U19 Cup Final for FC Groningen U19 against AJAX U19 for 7.000 (!) attendents. Today, he signs for Binghamton University after 7 years FC Groningen youth soccer academy. Mats trades Groningen for New York State and will combine competing for the Binghamton University men’s soccer team with continuing…

Julie Kouijzer leaves Pinoké for Louisville after great season

30 May 2019

This season she won the championship with her team Pinoké U18 but next season she is a Cardinal. Julie Kouijzer joins University of Louisville to combine playing field hockey with her undergraduate studies. This top USA school has been the host of the last 2 NCAA D1 National Championships finals, an…

FC Den Bosch goalkeeper Bram Kaarsgaren transfers to the USA

30 May 2019

19-year old 1.98m tall goalkeeper Bram Kaarsgaren will be leaving the FC Den Bosch youth soccer academy in Summer 2019. He was part of the academy for 4 seasons. The powerful goalkeeper joins the Carson-Newman University Eagles, competing in the South Atlantic Conference. Next to playing soccer Bram will continue his Sport…

Lenneke Schellekens signs at record champion Old Dominion University

24 May 2019

18-year old captain of MHC MEP U18 Lenneke Schellekens transfers to the USA in Summer 2019. She will be playing Field Hockey for record champions Old Dominion University. Next to playing hockey, Lenneke starts her undergraduate studies in Virginia.

Angelo Leendertse leaves Dordrecht for Oklahoma

23 May 2019

After Feyenoord, Sparta Rotterdam and Oranje Wit the USA is the next step in the career of Dutch soccer talent Angelo Leendertse. Summer 2019 he joins the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma for the combination of playing in the men’s soccer team and the start of his undergraduate studies. …

Stéphanie Lankhorst transfers to New York!

23 May 2019

Stéphanie Lankhorst leaves SV Dynamo for the adventure in the USA! She transfers to Mercy College in New York in Summer 2019 for the combination of Volleyball and her undergraduate studies.

Annerens Tijm from Women Eredivisie to the USA

23 May 2019

Goalkeeper Annerens Tijm transfers to the USA in Summer 2019. She will be the new University of Massachusetts Lowell women’s soccer team goalkeeper. Annerens transfers from the single highest Dutch women’s soccer league: Eredivisie. The former SC Heerenveen and PSV women’s team player (current player of Achilles’29 women’s team) is starting her…

The Monmouth University makes a Hawk of Bente Steenhorst

17 May 2019

18-year old HC Rotterdam defender Bente Steenhorst makes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2019. She will be joining Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship team will be transfering in a player who can make the difference. They aim for the…

Max Jasper joins Olivet Nazarene University

17 May 2019

19-year old ACV Assen attacking midfielder Max Jasper joins Olivet Nazarene University in Summer 2019. He will follow his dream from Assen to Chicago. With his goals and assists Max will be a valuable addition to the team of head coach Kenny Huber.

Frederiqué Beens has a new goal, that of Northern State University

17 May 2019

18-year old SC Genemuiden goalkeeper leaves Overijssel for Aberdeen, SD in Summer 2019. She will be transfering her current undergraduate study to her new American school. At Northern State University Frederiqué joins Katinka Ummels in the NSU women’s soccer team.

Jordi Pasveer leaves Leeuwarden for North Carolina, USA

10 May 2019

18-year old defender Jordi Pasveer leaves Friesland for the adventure in the USA in Summer 2019. He is going to combine academics with top level athletics (soccer) at Chowan University. De defender will be competing for the championship title in the CIAA, together with future Dutch team mate Joury den…

Lotte Bovij leaves the Eredivisie and pursues her dream

10 May 2019

Lotte Bovij competed in the Eredivisie with the Excelsior/Barendrecht women’s team. She is now pursuing her dream to combine soccer and academics. Lotte makes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2019. She joins Iona College in New York and once again will be competing on the highest national level in the…

Katinka Ummels leaves Fortuna’54 and is a Northern State Wolf

07 May 2019

18-year old midfielder Katinka Ummels leaves her club Fortuna’54 in Summer 2019. The talented student and soccer player joins Northern State University. A great adventure awaits Katinka in the combination of studying and competing in the NSU women’s soccer team. She will enjoy the great college campus and new soccer facilities….

Vince Stans wants to leave Orion as champion

07 May 2019

Forward Vince Stans, currently plays in The Netherlands at Orion in the 2e Klasse, where the team is currently on top of their league. In the event of promotion to the 1e Klasse Vince won’t be joining his Orion team mates next year. He makes the transfer to the USA where…

Nienke Bloemsaat will be wearing Michigan State University green

01 May 2019

The East Lansing Spartans transfer in an experienced played with Nienke Bloemsaat. The 18-year old hockey player has been playing in the MHC De Warande first senior women’s team for two seasons already. She will transfer from The Netherlands to the USA to combine her undergraduate studies with competition in…

Bethany Vikings capture Thijs Oldenhof signing

01 May 2019

18-year old Kampong SV defender Thijs Oldenhof leaves Utrecht for Bethany Luthern College. He makes the transfer from the Netherlands to the USA in Summer 2019 to play soccer and study at his new school Bethany.

Dagmar Voerman is a Governor at Austin Peay

01 May 2019

18-year old Witkampers midfielder Dagmar Voerman transfers from The Netherlands to the USA in Summer 2019. She is combining her undergraduate studies with soccer in the ‘Governors’ women’s soccer team!

Noralie Pareau Dumont transfers to La Salle University

24 April 2019

18 year old Noralie Pareau Dumont from Hilversum transfers La Salle University. She will combine her undergraduate studies with competition in the La Salle Explorers Philadelphia team. La Salle transfers in a defender who can also play on the midfield positions.

De Chowan University Hawks strengthen team with Joury den Boogert

24 April 2019

1,93m tall winger Joury den Boogert leaves his soccer club TSC Oosterhout for the adventure in North Carolina. The 20-year old powerhouse strengthens joins Chowan University for the combination of studies and soccer in the University soccer team.

Simone Hefting is a Lafayette Leopard

24 April 2019

17 year old Simone Hefting, player of HC Den Bosch U18 transfers to the USA in Summer 2019. She is combining her studies with playing for the Lafayette College Field Hockey team.

Ophélie Bemelmans transfers to one of the best universities in the world!

16 April 2019

The 17-year old MHC Maastricht U18 forward joins Princeton University in Summer 2019. Both Athletically and academically the university is world class. Ophélie earned her transfer due to her academic and athletic excellence, hard work and dedication.

Yentl Grave is a CCU Eagle

16 April 2019

16-year old Yentl Grave from Purmerend is a natural soccer talent. Due to her extraordinary improvement an talent she has earned her transfer to Cincinnati Christian University. New CCU Head Coach Logan Langseth is a fan of her versatility and skills.

Merel Hanssen is a Spartan

16 April 2019

In Merel Hanssen, Michigan State University transfers in an attacking reinforcement for their Field Hockey team. The 18-year old Nijmegen NMHC player leaves her hometown Boxmeer for one of the top US university athletic programs.

Goalgetter Ids Hannema transfers to Wright State

09 April 2019

Goalgetter Ids Hannema transfers from his current Dutch soccer club Achilles 1894 to Wright State University in Summer 2019. He started his undergraduate studies in The Netherlands and will continue his studies in Ohio, in combination with competition for the Wright State men’s soccer team.

Towson University signs top goalkeeper Tess Okkerse

09 April 2019

17-year old Dutch hockey goalkeeper Tess Okkerse transfers from NHC IJssel to Towson University in Summer 2019. The former U16 Dutch National Team goalkeeper will combine her undergraduate studies with competing for the Towson University Field Hockey team.

Daan Stormink transfers from Voorwaarts to Point Park University

09 April 2019

21-year old attacking midfielder Daan Stormink leaves his club Voorwaarts Twello in Summer 2019 for the adventure in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania at Point Park University! He will start his graduate studies and play soccer in one of the nicest stadiums in US college soccer!

Berbel Rozema leaves Rotterdam for the adventure in the US

19-year old HC Rotterdam attacker Berbel Rozema left an excellent impression on the attending US college coaches at the December 2018 KingsTalent Field Hockey showcase. Berbel will leave Rotterdam for the adventure of starting her undergraduate studies and playing Field Hockey at the University of Massachusetts Lowell!

Union University Bulldogs add Maarten Brands to roster

Maarten Brands, former Willem II youth academy player and current player of VV Bavel, joins Union University in Summer 2019. He will continue his undergraduate program in Tennessee and combine this with competing for the Union University Bulldogs men’s soccer team.

ONU strengthens ‘Dutch’ team with Mike Giannotta

19-year old goalkeeper Mike Giannotta joins Olivet Nazerene University in Summer 2019. The former Willem II youth academy player will start his undergraduate studies and play in the ONU ‘Tigers’ Men’s Soccer Team!

Mark de graaf is a Shawnee State Bear

19-year old midfielder Mark de Graaf leaves his club Ijsselmeervogels in Summer 2019 for the adventure of playing soccer and studying at Shawnee State University, USA.

Goalkeeper Jesse Haak joins Point Park University

20 March 2019

Jesse Haak, the 6′ 6” UVS Leiden goalkeeper, makes the transfer to play soccer and start his undergraduate studies at Point Park University, Pittsburgh PA. He joins the university in Summer 2019.

Isa Oldekamp reinforces Bryant University midfield

18 March 2019

18 year old Rotterdam native Isa Oldekamp leaves her hockey club HV Victoria in Summer 2019 to join Bryant University, combining her undergraduate studies with competing for the Bryant University Field Hockey team.

UMass Amherst strengthens team with Vera Heering

15 March 2019

Vera Heering, former player of the HC Den Bosch youth hockey academy and current player of Union hockey club in Nijmegen, makes the transfer to join Umass Amherst Field Hockey team in Summer 2019.

Teun Jacobs leaves Arcen for 20 time PSAC Champions East Stroudsburg Warriors!

Teun Jacobs leaves Arcen in Summer 2019 for the adventure in the United States. He joins East Stroudsburg University to be part of the men’s soccer team and start his graduate studies, after he already graduated his bachelor program in The Netherlands.

After Alemannia Aachen and Fortuna Sittard, next stop USA!

After playing for Alemannia Aachen and Fortuna Sittard Jessie Peters is about to embark on the biggest adventure of her career. In Summer 2019 she is joining the women’s soccer team of Life University, Georgia.

Meike Lanckohr signs at Wake Forest

Meike Lanckhohr, HC Weert U18 midfielder, recently signed at Wake Forest University. Starting summer 2019 she is competing on the highest level in the USA!

Diego Konincks is a Midland Warrior!

Summer 2019 Diego Konincks transfers from MSV’19 in his hometown Montfoort to Midland University. He is about to start the adventure of playing sports and studying in the United States.

General Redgey Visser

22 February 2019

22-year old Dutch attacker Redgey Visser transfers to Louisiana State University Alexandria in Summer 2019. He will continue his undergraduate education at LSUA and join the ‘Generals’ men’s soccer team.

Laura Janssen joins University of Virginia!

20 February 2019

17-year old forward Laura Janssen leaves HC Den Bosch for the orange jersey of University of Virginia in Fall 2019.

Sara Vijfhuizen is a USAO Drover!

20 February 2019

Sara Vijfhuizen moves from Bilthoven to the USA in Summer 2019. She will join the University of Science and Arts. Here she will start her undergraduate studies and play for the Drovers women’s soccer team.

Northwestern College strengthens team with ‘midfield maestro’

14 February 2019

17 year old Gijs Dingemans transfers to Northwestern College in Summer 2019 from his currentclub HC&FC Victoria.

Devi Slobbe signs at Miami University (OH) and is a RedHawk!

14 February 2019

16-year old Barendrecht native Devi Slobbe leaves Hockey club Leonidas for Miami University to compete top hockey with her undergraduate studies.

Pleun Lammers transfers to NY!

14 February 2019

Hockey player Pleun Lammers leaves HC Amsterdam at the end of season 2018-2019 for the adventure at Syracuse University!

‘King of free kicks’ Thomas de Graauw transfers to Shawnee State University

13 January 2019

Thomas de Graauw recently signed a contract at the Shawnee State University to combine athletics with academics. The free kick specialist will join in Summer 2019!

The Drexel Dragons welcome Amber Brouwer!

21 December 2018

She will be a Drexel Dragon next season.. Amber Brouwer! Amber recently signed a contract at the Drexel Dragons. The offensive hockey player will combine studies with competition for the Drexel Field Hockey team starting Summer 2019! We wish Amber a lot of good luck and success at Drexel…

Ayla Sessink transfers from DVC to University of Texas Permian Basin

21 December 2018

Done deal! Goalgetter Ayla Sessink transfers from DVC to the UTPB Falcons next season. Ayla will combine studies with competition for the Falcons women’s soccer team from Summer 2019! We wish Ayla a lot of good luck and good times at University of Texas Permian Basin. We will keep up…

Daan Huntjens on his way to the Bethany Vikings!

17 December 2018

Signed! Defender Daan Huntjens transfers from SV Venray to the Bethany Lutheran Vikings in Summer 2019. Daan will combine his studies with competition for the Vikings men’s soccer team! We wish Daan a lot of good luck and good times at Bethany Lutheran College. We will keep up with his…

Jonah van der Werf signs at University of San Francisco

10 December 2018

Signed! Winger Jonah van der Werf transfers from ACV Assen to the San Francisco Dons in Summer 2019. Jonah will combine his studies with competition for the Dons men’s soccer team! We wish Jonah a…

Olivet Nazarene Tigers to strengthen team with signing of Job Derksen!

30 November 2018

22-year old defender Job Derksen transfers from HSC Haaksbergen to Olivet Nazarene University, Illinois, in Summer 2019. He will combine his undergraduate studies with competition for the ONU Tigers men’s soccer team. We wish Job a lot of good luck and good times at Olivet Nazarene…

Maarten Ritsema transfers to Northeastern Junior College!

23 November 2018

Done deal! 19-year old Goalkeeper Maarten Ritsema makes the transfer from his club DZOH Emmen to Northeastern Junior College, Colorado, USA. Ritsema will combine the role as goalkeeper in the ‘Plainsmen’ men’s soccer team with his studies at NJC. We wish Maarten a lot of good luck…

Leo Hermans transfers to Judson University

12 September 2018

Leo Hermans made the transfer from the UVS Leiden youth academy to Judson University Eagles this summer. The 18-year old defender managed to graduate his Dutch Gymnasium VWO education and will continue his academic and athletic career in Elgin, Illinois. He will be part of the Judson Eagles men’s soccer…

Towards an international alliance

23 August 2018

We are proud to announce that KingsTalent is one of the founding partners of the ‘International Alliance’. A cooperation of leading European college recruitment agencies. An increasing number of talented Dutch student-athletes choose the combination of study and sports in the US, and that’s great! The possibilities to compete…

Playmaker Lucas Jacobs transfers to Kansas

16 August 2018

Lucas Jacobs, JEKA soccer club midfield playmaker, leaves Breda for the adventure in the US. The man who had a huge impact on the JEKA championship in 2018 transfers to Baker University, Kansas. The talent in Lucas was apparent at early age, when he was scouted by Dutch…

Stan Roosken is Urbana University’s newest asset

09 August 2018

Last minute, Urbana University has added Stan Roosken to their men’s soccer team. The 21-year old V.V. Olympia defender will be the 3rd Dutch soccer player to compete in the Urbana University men’s soccer team. In the past Lars Blenckers and Jim Roberti played in the team of head coach Nick Roberts. Stan Roosken…

Sophie Schulpen on her way to American International College

03 August 2018

Sophie Schulpen will hop on the plane this summer to Springfield (MA) to study and play hockey at American International College. The main task of the 18-year old attacker will be scoring goals. Looking at her track record of previous years in MHC Woerden’s jersey, she is the right player…

Jay Wacanno transfers from VV de Meern to University of Northwestern Ohio

01 August 2018

A lightning transfer; that’s how to describe the transfer of Jay Wacanno to University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH). Summer 2018 Jay travels to this university in Ohio to start his undergraduate studies and to play soccer. He takes the step to the US as the third player from the De Meern…

Joey Loonstijn and his American Dream

29 July 2018

Wednesday 1 August is the date! The day that Joey Loonstijn takes flight to Colorado to pursue his dream. He recently signed the contract linking him to Northeastern Junior College, combining his studies with competition in the NJC Plainsmen men’s soccer team. Following in the footsteps of Olav Sieljes,…

Puk Thewessen from Rosmalen to Philadelphia!

28 July 2018

A dream coming true for Puk Thewessen! The 18-year old MEP Boxtel defender, resident of Rosmalen, makes the transfer to the US in Summer 2018 to play field hockey and start her undergraduate studies. Starting August 2018 she lives in Philadelphia, located between Washington DC and New York City. Drexel…

OJC top talent Tjeerd Bron moves to Oklahoma

26 July 2018

The USA gains another top talent. Tjeerd Bron makes the transfer from his soccer club OJC Rosmalen to the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. After growing into a distinguished player in the NIVO Sparta youth academy, Tjeerd was scouted by OJC Rosmalen, the largest amateur soccer club in The…

Jesse Hoekstra transfers from ONS Sneek to Fresno Pacific

24 July 2018

Jesse Hoekstra transfers from the north of The Netherlands (Lemmer) to sunny California. The striker joins Fresno Pacific University to start his undergraduate study program and compete in the men’s soccer team. The university is located between San Francisco and Los Angeles. With away games against Hawaii, San Diego and San Francisco. Wow! …

Free kick specialist Edwin Vaas takes next step

21 July 2018

Edwin Vaas gets ready for the next chapter in his life. In Summer 2018 he leaves for the US to start his graduate studies and play soccer in the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer team. He finished his undergraduate degree in The Netherlands last week so he is ready to…

MVV U19 captain Lars Willems chooses American adventure

17 July 2018

Lars Willems, captain of MVV Maastricht U19, leaves ‘his’ club after many years. He signed a contract at University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. The youth player, who fell just short of winning the championship in the Dutch U19 2nd National Division, is expected to be present…

‘King of the assists’ Jelle Kösters transfers to Gannon University

14 July 2018

Summer 2018 Jelle Kösters is making the transfer of a lifetime. He leaves for Erie, Pennsylvania on 27 July to join the Gannon University men’s soccer team. Recently he signed his contract at the ‘Golden Knights’. Jelle Kösters is a pacy winger, who competed at UOW’02 for many years. He…

Tom Maas – from internship at KingsTalent to student-athlete in the USA

12 July 2018

What started as an internship at KingsTalent ends in an adventure in North-America. Tom Maas, who recently graduated his Sports Communication major at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, continues his academic and athletic career in Tiffin, Ohio. Here, the midfielder enrolls in the Sports Management MBA program. The past…

Maarten Bartels with UC against Harvard, Ohio State, Princeton and Penn State

09 July 2018

After Summer 2018 Maarten Bartels competes against top teams and – universities like Princeton, Harvard,Penn State and Ohio State. The HLB van Daal/DS left handed outside hitter is about to live his dream of studying and playing sports at top level; the highest college sports level in the USA. He recently signed…

Feline van Doorn signs with Franklin Pierce University

03 July 2018

Feline van Doorn moves from HC Barendrecht to Franklin Pierce University to play for the school’s Field Hockey team this summer. The 17-year-old attacker signed a contract to join the school in Rindge, New Hampshire, which is located about 65 miles west of Boston. She is currently playing her games in…

Abel van Beest on his way to ‘Steel City’

26 June 2018

Done deal! Abel van Beest is leaving MMC Weert this summer to make his appearance in Point Park University’s jersey, in Pittsburgh. The 18-year old striker joins the same roster as Geert Bijl, who has signed for the Pioneers last month. Point Park University is located in the heart of…

Tijs te Duits; through AJAX and Excelsior to California!

22 June 2018

Summer 2018 Tijs te Duits moves to the USA. He transfers from Excelsior Rotterdam to Saint Mary’s College California! A great step in his already great career. Last week Tijs received his VWO diploma; ready to pack his bags and move to the sunny south-west of the US. A transfer to be…

From Berkel en Rodenrijs to New York

20 June 2018

Hofstra Unversity strengthens its Field Hockey team with Valerie Vogels! In season 2018 she plays her home games in New York in stead of Berkel en Rodenrijs! At the moment Valerie is mainly concerned with graduating her undergraduate Medicine program and will start her graduate studies in the USA in August. After Valerie came to…

William Woods captures the signing of Billy Nzojyibwami

18 June 2018

Wessel Albers won’t be the only KingsTalent-athlete who will play for William Woods next season. Billy Nzojyibwami has put pen to paper and will join the men’s soccer team after the summer, which means William Woods have got their wanted man. By signing Wessel and Billy, Head Coach Nathan Mason…

Steyn van Ark from PEC Zwolle to The States!

14 June 2018

After 9 seasons at PEC Zwolle Steyn van Ark is leaving ‘his’ club. The PEC Zwolle U23 defensive midfielder transfers to National Champion University of Charleston. Here, Steyn continues his education and pursues the schools goal for a back to back National Championship. 20-year old Steyn started his soccer career…

Van Ommeren exchanges Athena for America

12 June 2018

HC Athena loses a valuable player on the midfield this summer. Tess van Ommeren leaves for the US in August 2018 to play field hockey and study at Rider University. Currently Tess plays her games in the HC Athena first senior women’s team (1e Klasse) against Amstelveen, Leiden and…

Dutch soccer players Hessel Witkop and Jilles Ricken sign for Murray State College

08 June 2018

About eight months ago Hessel Witkop and Jilles Ricken started working with KingsTalent. At that time Hessel and Jilles, who are both teammates and classmates, would have never imagined they’d remain teammates and classmates in the United States, but they will. The men’s soccer team of Murray State College has…

Lisanne van den Noort signs for national champions

31 May 2018

Lisanne van den Noort, currently playing for Gooische Hockey Club, will switch to the University of Connecticut this summer. In a few weeks time she will move from Blaricum to Mansfield, Connecticut and link up with the UCONN Field Hockey team. A huge accomplishment, since UCONN’s Field Hockey team were…

Mount Vernon Nazarene University signs Hidde Drost

31 May 2018

Zach Ganzberg, Head Coach of the men’s soccer team of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, may look forward to the arrival of former Cambuur midfielder Hidde Drost. The 17-year-old has signed a deal with Mount Vernon Nazarene University, which means he’s now officially a Cougar! Even though Mount Vernon’s men’s soccer…

ODU signs Ilse Westera as successor Julia van Dorsten

29 May 2018

When Ilse Westera visited her school in April she was stunned. ”Wow, what an experience. The facilities are unbelievable. It’s insane how big everything is here!’’ Ilse will join the Old Dominion University Field Hockey team after the summer. Ilse will join a side that plays in one the best…

Montreat College sign star player Melle Rekvelt

The recruitment team of Montreat College deserve huge recognition for signing Melle Rekvelt. The 17-year-old striker has signed for the Cavaliers and will link up with his new teammates in North Carolina shortly after he graduates from secondary school. Despite his young age Melle is a well known player in…

Daan Snellink leaves for Houston Baptist University

KingsTalent is excited to announce that Daan Snellink will play for the men’s soccer team of Houston Baptist University next season. Daan will leave at the start of August, just before his 19th birthday, to Houston, Texas. There he will continue his current study. Houston, compared to his current town…

Yesin van der Pluijm set to become second Dutchman at Young Harris College

Excelsior Rotterdam will have to deal with the departure of two very talented players this summer. Just recently we revealed that Joost Mangert will play for Simon Fraser University next season and now it’s his teammates turn Yesin to announce his transfer. The midfield player of the ‘Kralingers’ has signed…

Celeste Veenstra signs at East Stroudsburg University