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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

22 May 2018

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

22 May 2018

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

22 May 2018

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

22 May 2018

AMHC-talent Celeste Veenstra will play for the field hockey team of East Stroudsburg University next season. The 19-year-old has signed her contract and will link up with her new team after the summer break is over. Besides playing for the field hockey team she will also pursue a degree at…

Kevin de Lange signs at Shawnee State University

08 May 2018

Kevin de Lange’s incredible adventure in America is just months away. The rapid winger has signed a contract with Shawnee State University, Ohio. At this university Kevin will combine his educational degree with playing for the men’s soccer team, competing in the Mid-South Conference. The Mid-South Conference is a well-known…

Culver-Stockton College signs Tristan Dieles as defensive reinforcement

08 May 2018

Tristan Dieles will soon be on his way to Canton, Missouri. The 17-year-old has signed a contract with Culver-Stockton College, where he will strengthen the men’s soccer team. Alongside his spot in the men’s soccer team he will also start a study Business Administration at Culver-Stockton. At a very young…

Eline van den Bosch leaves for sunny California!

08 May 2018

Not many are able to visit the west coast of America, however that does not apply to Eline van den Bosch. The field hockey player has signed a contract with UC Davis University, just outside of Sacramento, California. At this university, which hosts around 35.000 students, Eline will start with…

Dream comes true for Heidi Homburg, next stop Florida!

26 April 2018

Heidi Homburg will say her goodbyes to rainy Holland soon and continue her academic and athletic career on the white beaches of Florida. The volleyball player has signed a deal with Daytona State College, where she will start once graduating from Higher General Secondary Education. Combined with her study Heidi…

University of Virginia strengthens field hockey team with Dutch youth international Amber Ezechiels.

26 April 2018

The University of Virginia may look forward to the arrival of Amber Ezechiels, youth international of the Dutch field hockey team. In February the 18-year-old hockey player was invited for an official visit by this incredible institution, located in Charlottesville. An official visit is solely for the biggest hockey talents,…

Union University signs former NAC Breda-defender

26 April 2018

The highly rated Jackson, Tennessee based Union University will be home to Bart Diepstraten next season. The former defender of NAC Breda has signed a contract and will combine his spot in the men’s soccer team with a study in Business Administration. Two years ago Bart came across KingsTalent. At…

Productive winger Rob Lemmens signs for University of the Incarnate Word

12 April 2018

He has been playing for USV Hercules for the past fifteen years, had numerous opportunities to switch teams but only an American adventure can part Rob Lemmens from his beloved club from Utrecht. The 22-year-old attacker has signed a contract with the University of the Incarnate Word, where he will…

Excelsior defender Joost Mangert goes to Canada!

10 April 2018

Joost Mangert, currently playing at professional soccer club Excelsior Rotterdam, will play his games next season for Simon Fraser University, located in Burnaby, Canada. The defender has made the decision to combine his soccer ambitions with a study, about 4500 miles from his current surroundings. Joost will combine his role…

Scoop: Huib Achterkamp goes to LIU Brooklyn

10 April 2018

Huib Achterkamp is the next KingsTalent-athlete who will be moving to the United States this summer. The 20-year-old defender has signed for LIU Brooklyn. This university, located in New York City, used to be home to KingsTalent founder Paul de Koning. During his time at LIU De Koning was named…

Men’s soccer team John Brown University in safe hands of Jens Keemers

23 March 2018

Dutch goalkeepers are in demand in the United States. Last week, Jesse Haak transferred to Eckerd College and today we are pleased to announce that next summer Jens Keemers will move to John Brown University, located in Siloam Springs. Jens will combine his spot in the men’s soccer team with…

Eastern Oregon reinforces offensive line with goalgetter Hugo Trijbels

09 March 2018

In 2016 the Eastern Oregon University men’s soccer team is a well oiled goal scoring machine. Stan Rodrigues sees his squad score 52 times during his last season as the ‘Mountaineers’ head coach. After appointing Kenny Huber, only the second men’s soccer head coach in the history of Eastern Oregon…

Charlotte Vaanhold signs at dream university

03 March 2018

Charlotte Vaanhold leaves Holland in August 2018 for one of the most beautiful universities in the USA: Liberty University. This beautiful university, located in Virginia, possesses excellent and extensive educational programs next to exceptional athletic accommodations, among which two stadiums. This is the university where Charlotte takes up her undergraduate studies and where she…

Meggie van den Oever signs at Spring Hill College

28 February 2018

Because of her soccer career she knows The Netherlands and Germany like the back of her pocket. In August 2018 Meggie is about to explore another country: the United States of America. The talented midfielder recently signed her contract with Spring Hill College, where she will be a student-athlete starting…

Lake Erie College wins contest for much desired Aaron Middendorf

19 February 2018

Despite an unpleasant ACL injury colleges were lining up to sign Aaron Middendorf over the past months. The 18-year old midfielder has two very impressive seasons at Kings Ridge High school to thank for his popularity. In season 2016-2017 he scored an awesome 39(!) goals and gave 16 assists and was…

Young Harris College signs promising freshman Britt Verstegen

16 February 2018

Britt Verstegen starts her college career Summer 2018 in the mountains of Northern Georgia. The 17-year old soccer player will soon be a part of Young Harris College. Next to her major in Biology the freshman will be part of the YHC women’s soccer team, competing in the NCAA. At young age the talent was…

Wessel Albers signs at William Woods University

05 February 2018

Wessel Albers transfers to the US. The 18-year old TOGB U19 winger joins the William Woods University men’s soccer team in summer 2018. He enrolls as an undergraduate Physics major. The soccer life of Wessel started at age six at SC Ommoord. Here the pacy winger transformed into a goal scoring machine….

Marvin van der Made signs at University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, Kentucky

27 January 2018

KingsTalent is delighted to announce that once again a great talent makes the transfer to the USA. VV Capelle forward Marvin van der Made transfers to the University of the Cumberlands men’s soccer team. The productive striker has been playing at Capelle from age 5 and holds the record for youngest first appearance…

Marios Lomis signs professional contract at North Carolina FC

08 January 2018

Another dream coming true for Marios Lomis! The 22-year old Creighton University striker signed his first pro contract at North Carolina FC this week! A fantastic achievement and the highlight in the career of the forward. Lomis makes the step from college soccer to the second professional soccer level in the US. In February…

Mathijs Swaneveld signs at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia

21 December 2017

Mathijs Swaneveld is pursuing his dream! He leaves Schoonhoven behind and flies to Blacksburg, Virginia, in three weeks time. There he joins the Virginia Tech mens soccer team as a student-athlete. Swaneveld transfers from Jodan Boys, competing in the Dutch Hoofdklasse, where he was starting goalkeeper. Before Jodan Boys he played in the youth soccer…

Showcase Soccer – 6th January 2018

22 November 2017

KingsTalent organizes its annual Soccer Showcase on the 6th of Januari 2018! Save the Date! KingsTalent organizes its third annual showcase at sports park Molenbroek, the location of Gemert Soccer club. The showcase offers talented Dutch soccer players the opportunity to show their talent to US soccer coaches present….

Moniek van Aarle signs at Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia

04 August 2017

Moniek van Aarle just recently graduated from her undergraduate Medicine program at Maastricht University. She quickly moves to Virginia to play field hockey and study at Liberty University. A giant step for this intelligent field hockey player! Van Aarle transfers from SMHC de Hopbel Schijndel to Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia. The…

Sjoerd Schobbers signs at Salem International University, Salem, West Virginia

01 August 2017

Coming Sunday (06 August) he gets on the plane towards his American Dream. To West Virginia where he joins the Salem International University men’s soccer team. To play soccer and study in the USA. After finishing his undergraduate program Management, Economics and Law in the Netherlands he is starting a…

Daan Smit signs at Carson Newman University, Jefferson City, Tennessee

29 July 2017

Daan Smit, former FC Groningen youth academy player and current first team player of ACV Assen, signed a contract in Jefferson City. The 21-year old defender from the north of the Netherlands put his signature on the Carson Newman University men’s soccer team contract and can now proudly call himself…

Kas van Eekelen signs at University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas

24 July 2017

Kas van Eekelen is about to take a great step in his young life. The 19-year old midfielder moves from Wagenberg to San Antonio, Texas in a couple of weeks. A huge city with more than one millions residents. In San Antonio, Van Eekelen is continuing his academic undergraduate program and is…

Floris Blom signs at Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois

19 July 2017

Last Thursday he got the news that he finished his undergraduate program in The Netherlands. Finally! Now his transfer, which was hanging in the air for months, can be communicated to the outside world. Floris Blom leaves for Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois in a few weeks, to enroll in graduate school and play…

Wesley Heijmans signs at Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, Colorado

18 July 2017

Wesley Heijmans leaves the Netherlands for Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, Colorado. On August 7th he is expected to join the NJC men’s soccer team. The now 20-year old multifunctional midfielder has a lot of soccer playing experience, despite his young age. Heijmans started playing at his local Cothen…

Lloyd van Wees signs at Jamestown University, Jamestown, North Dakota

10 July 2017

Former Ajax Amsterdam youth soccer player Lloyd van Wees leaves for Jamestown University in Summer 2017 to combine his undergraduate studies and soccer. A great adventure is about to start for the 18-year old creative midfielder. Let the American Dream begin! Van Wees started playing soccer at SV Meervogels….

Robin Didderiens signs at Bryant and Stratton College, Syracuse, New York

06 July 2017

Robin Didderiens transfers from KSK Bree to Bryant and Stratton College. In doing so Didderiens leaves his current residence Bree in Belgium for Syracuse, New York. He recently got the news that he graduated from high school and therefore he is ready to travel to his new hometown, close to the…

Marios Lomis signs at Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska

03 July 2017

Hoofdklasse soccer club VV Noordwijk loses one of its most important attackers this Summer. Marios Lomis has chosen the adventure of studying and playing soccer at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. The striker leaves for Nebraska early August to join the Creighton University men’s soccer team, an absolute powerhouse in American College…

Luuk Teurlinx signs at Florida Institute of Tech, Melbourne, Florida

02 July 2017

Luuk Teurlinx leaves TEC Tiel, competing in the Dutch senior 2nd Division, for an adventure in the USA. Starting Summer 2017 the goalkeeper plays for the men’s soccer team of Florida Institute of Technology. In about 6 weeks the current Eindhoven Technical University student is expected to arrive at his new…

Koen Romme signs at Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, Colorado

29 June 2017

Northeastern Junior College has signed Koen Romme from vv Zuidwolde. The 19-year old center midfielder recently signed his contract with the school from Colorado and is going to play in the Northeastern men’s soccer team while studying at the junior college. In August 2017 the playmaker leaves for his new…

Brett van Ool signs at Central Methodist University, Fayette, Missouri

26 June 2017

Summer 2017 a new world opens for Brett van Ool. The 19-year old goalkeeper signed a contract at Central Methodist University (CMU) and will play in the men’s soccer team during his studies in Missouri. August 2017 is the date when Brett will travel to Fayette to join the…

Koen Vos signs at Point University, West Point, Georgia

23 June 2017

Koen Vos will leave The Netherlands behind and departs on an adventure in Georgia, USA! The 19-year old defensive midfielder, who played nearly 5 seasons in the youth academy of professional Dutch soccer club PSV Eindhoven, leaves for Georgia in Summer 2017 to play soccer and study at Point University….

Webster Ruiter signs at Lassen College, Susanville, California

20 June 2017

After his Summer vacation, in August 2017, Webster Ruiter will start his ‘American Dream’. He will start his studies and will be playing soccer at Lassen College, Susanville, California. The 19-year old Ruiter will be competing in the orange colors of Lassen Cougars. Ruiter is a creative midfielder/attacker, who…

Bas Pouls signs at Montreat College, Montreat, North Carolina

15 June 2017

Former professional soccer club NAC Breda youth academy talent Bas Pouls leaves his hometown in Summer 2017 for North Carolonia, USA. He has signed a contract with the Montreat College Men’s Soccer team. The 20-year old center back is currently playing in the first team of 2e Klasse club RKVV Roosendaal, but…

Mats Kreek signs at Mercyhurst University, Erie, Pennsylvania

13 June 2017

Summer 2017 20-year old Mats Kreek leaves for Pennsylvania, USA, to play soccer and study at Mercyhurst University. The SV Huizen defender succeeds Thom Derks, who recently returned home to The Netherlands after competing for the Erie Men’s Soccer team. When Kreek was nine years old he was scouted by Dutch professional…

Rutger de Bos signs at UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina

08 June 2017

For Rutger de Bos from Zwijndrecht an American dream is about to start. The dynamic midfielder, currently playing at Dutch 3rd Division club vv Capelle, leaves The Netherlands to combine playing soccer with studying in North Carolina, USA. With De Bos leaving, one of the most talented Dutch…

Thomas van der Meulen signs at University of Science and Arts, Oklahoma

05 June 2017

Last week Thomas van der Meulen celebrated his 17th birthday and in August he makes the transfer to the USA! The striker from Grou (Friesland) leaves for Oklahoma to play soccer and study at the University of Science and Arts (USAO). At the moment Van der Meulen is…

Ruben Stuiver signs at university of San Francisco, San Francisco, California

30 May 2017

SC Heerenveen U19 goalkeeper Ruben Stuiver makes the transfer from the Dutch Eredivisie soccer club youth academy to the University of San Francisco men’s soccerteam. The 18-year old goalkeeper makes the move to the city of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Pier 39: San Francisco, California! Stuiver has…

Kevin Helsdingen signs at Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, Indiana

27 May 2017

18-year old Kevin Helsdingen from Nieuwegein is going to pursue his dream to study and play soccer at Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ). The young defender transfers from SV Kampong in Utrecht to CCSJ from Whiting, Indiana. An American Dream is about to start. Helsdingen is a multifunctional,…

Kay in ‘t Ven signs at University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

23 May 2017

Kay In ’t Ven will travel to the United States in August 2017 to combine playing soccer with his undergraduate studies. The 18-year old midfielder played in the professional Dutch youth academies of Roda JC and Fortuna Sittard in the past. He will make the transfer from RKSV Bekkerveld to the…

Sem Kroon signs at Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga, California

20 May 2017

Last season Sem Kroon was close to claiming a place in the selection of Dutch Jupiler League soccer club Telstar. With a trial the 21-year old defender got the chance to claim his place in Velzen-Zuid. Sem fell just short and decided to focus on studying and playing soccer in the…

Merik Sliedrecht signs at Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, Kentucky

11 May 2017

Last weekend he became champions with his U19 team and yesterday he signed a contract with Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders! Summer 2017 Merik Sliedrecht makes the transfer from the FC Emmen professional youth academy to Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kentucky. 19-year old Sliedrecht is known in Emmen for…

Karlijn Roijakkers signs at University of the Pacific, Stockton, California

08 May 2017

21-year old Karlijn Roijakkers is currently studying at the University of Maastricht, but in Summer 2017 she will make the move to the USA to study and play field hockey at the University of the Pacific, located in Stockton, California. Roijakkers is a very creative player who can play both…

Kaj Hoogeboom signs at Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, California

05 May 2017

Kaj Hoogeboom is a 17-year old defender who currently plays in the youth academy of BFC Bussum. This year he will receive his VWO high school diploma, next year he will start his studies at Soka University of America. But he won’t just study, he will also play in his Californian university’s…

Steven Moerkens succeeds Peters and signs with University Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas

25 April 2017

He signed up at KingsTalent as one of the first talents of 2015, was unable to finalize a transfer in 2016 due to an injury, but was persistent together with KingsTalent. This year it is finally happening. We are talking about 20-year old Steven Moerkens. He leaves for the University…

Johannes Noothoven van Goor signs at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Louisiana

20 April 2017

For Johannes Noothoven van Goor an American Dream is about to come true! The 17-year old defender will leave Arnhem behind and will start his studies in combination with playing soccer at Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS), Louisiana. Summer 2017 is the time to fly! This is when the defensive player gets…

Isis Cornelissen signs at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

17 April 2017

In summer 2017 Isis Cornelissen will move to the USA to study and play field hockey at Drexel University, Philadelphia! Cornelissen will trade the Dutch 1e Klasse for the single highest college sports level in the US, NCAA Division 1. With her contract signed, the adventure is ready to start! For…

Geert Bijl signs at Missouri Valley College, Marshall, Missouri

12 April 2017

Coming summer the dream of Geert Bijl will become a reality. The 19-year old FC Zutphen midfielder signed his contract at the Missouri Valley College men’s soccer team yesterday. At the end of summer 2017 Bijl wil join the team from Marshall, Missouri. Bijl is a multifunctional midfielder…

Shant Bedrosian signs at Montana State University Billings, Montana

04 April 2017

22-year old Shant Bedrosian will take the next step in his young soccer career. The super fast winger is going to chase his American dream and play soccer and study in Billings, a city in the American state of Montana. The technical Bedrosian recently signed a contract with Montana State University Billing…

Bob de Voogd – Field Hockey Ambassador

30 March 2017

KingsTalent is proud to announce that Bob de Voogd, attacker of Orange-Red Eindhoven and the Dutch national Field Hockey team, commits to KingsTalent as Ambassador Field Hockey. De Voogd played 89 Caps to this day and scored 22 goals. The 28-year old Helmond native played at every…

Connor van Loveren signs at Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado

27 March 2017

Starting August 2017 19-year old Connor van Loveren will play soccer and study in Colorado, USA. The young Utrecht native midfielder signs a contract with Colorado School of Mines, a school that enjoys domestic and global fame for being a top university in the field of engineering. Van Loveren, a…

“If you can dream it, you can do it”

20 March 2017

It has already been eight months since Olav Sieljes left for the US. At the time he was 17 years old en was pursuing his dream of playing soccer and studying in the US. This all sounds very straightforward but it clearly isn’t. Ton Sieljes, Olav’s father, presents a…

Cato Hom signs at Minot State University, Minot, North Dakota

13 March 2017

KingsTalent is delighted to announce that Cato Hom has signed a contract at Minot State University (MSU). Cato is the second female soccer player to make the transfer to the United States of America. She is therefore an important ambassador of Dutch women soccer success in the USA. Starting…

Christoph Willemsen signs at Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tennessee

06 March 2017

Christoph Willemsen is a lucky guy, his dream to play sports and study in the US is coming true in the summer of 2017! The 21-year old defender of 1e Klasse soccer club DTS Ede makes the transfer to Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tennessee. Willemsen is a youth exponent of…

Dylan Adelaar signs at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Louisiana

27 February 2017

The ink on the contract is dry. This summer swift winger Dylan Adelaar will leave Zeeland to pursue his dream: to play sports and study in the USA. Louisiana State University at Shreveport won the struggle for the signature. Because Adelaar is hot. Dylan, who excelled during the…

Maarten Nikkessen signs at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia

21 February 2017

KingsTalent is delighted to announce the transfer of Maarten Nikkessen! The only 17 year old forward from Utrecht will join the James Madison University in Harrisburg, Virginia, in summer 2017. JMU competes in the NCAA Division 1, the highest US College soccer division. Nikkessen is a physically strong attacker…

Bryan Simons signs at DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois

13 February 2017

Summer 2017 Bryan Simons will write the next chapter in his still young soccer career. The 22 year old Limburg midfielder will take the plane to Chicago, USA. Simons, currently playing at 3rd Division soccer club EVV Echt, signed a contract at DePaul University men’s soccer team. The multifunctional midfielder started…

Twan Verweij signs at Carson Newman University, Jefferson City, Tennessee

07 February 2017

Coming summer (2017) Twan Verweij is going to chase his dream to study and play soccer in the US. The 22-year old goalkeeper wil transfer from VV De Meern to Carson Newman University from Jefferson City, Tennessee. The 6′ 7” goalkeeper has been playing at VV De Meern since…

Recruitment Season 2018 open!

01 February 2017

Recruitment Season 2018 is open!! Do you want to go on the ultimate adventure starting August 2018 and combine topsport and education in the US? Practice and play games at the highest level, travel the US, make friends for life and finish your bachelors or masters degree. Sign up now and…

Soccer Showcase 2017 big success!

12 January 2017

On January 7th the day had finally come! The second edition of the KingsTalent Soccer Showcase in Gemert. For the organization the day started already at 05:30h. Snow, frozen rain and code orange for dangerous weather conditions! Quickly the crisis council with VV Gemert groundsmen was operational to find out if it…

Jasper Moonen signs at Central Methodist Univeristy, Fayette MO

11 January 2017

21 year old Jasper Moonen leaves for the US this winter to play soccer and enroll in an undergraduate college program. Recently Moonen put his signature on a contract with Central Methodist University. With this transfer he will trade GSV’28 for the CMU Eagles men’s soccer team from Fayette, Missouri….

NSCAA CONVENTION 2017 – LOS ANGELES

28 December 2016

The National Soccer Coaches of America Association (NSCAA) Convention is the single largest soccer coach convention in the world. This 5 day gathering is being organized for all American soccer coaches with the primary goal to lift the soccer level in the US to a higher level. Famous European clubs (FC Barcelona, Real…

Julia van Dorsten signs at Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA

19 December 2016

This winter Julia van Dorsten makes the transfer from SMHC de Hopbel (The Netherlands) to Old Dominion University. The 21 year old field hockey player will make the step from the senior 1ste Klasse in the Netherlands to the American NCAA Division I Big East Conference. One of the most prestigious field hockey competitions…

Jurren van der Gun – honorable mention All American

07 December 2016

Jurren van der Gun is having a great time in the US. His achievements so far go without saying. Winning the championship title in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, reaching the national championships and getting ranked nationally as a team with ONU all confirms his great season so far. Besides these team achievements Jurren…

Weekly Update (48) – What happened on the field

06 December 2016

The last weekly update of the year. The season is over and we can look back on an amazing year. A year with lots of highlights. This makes us proud. The many stories we hear coming from the other side of the ocean, the photo’s, the friendships, the successes. A…

Weekly update (46) – What happened on the field

21 November 2016

This week it’s all about the nationals. The continuation of a good conference season. For a lot of players it’s the ultimate goal at the end of their seasons. For some it’s the only way to make something of their year. In en out of hotels, traveling, performing on the field, performing…

Jurren van der Gun – All Conference

16 November 2016

Summer 2016 Jurren van der Gun left VV De Meern to go study and play soccer at Olivet Nazarene University, Illinois. He is having a great time in the US! His achievements on the field are very impressive. Last week Jurren was selected in the CCAC All Conference first team! This…

Lars Blenckers – All Conference

15 November 2016

Lars Blenckers left 1e Klasse team Wittenhorst in the Netherlands 18 months ago to move to Urbana University, Ohio. A dream came true for Lars to play soccer and study in the US. He had a very successful 2016 season with the Urbana Blue Knights, highlighting his individual season with a selection in the MEC All-Conference first…

Weekly update (45) – What happened on the field

14 November 2016

For most student-athletes in the US the season is at an end. Unable to qualify for playoffs or nationals. For others there is an interesting post-season schedule. Playoffs, championships and nationals. Being able to compete with the best players and the best teams in the US. We take a look…