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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.    

‘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!          

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

Thom Derks – PSAC Conference Player of the Year!

09 November 2016

On November 8th the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference announced that Thom Derks, striker of Mercyhurst University, is proclaimed Conference Player of the Year! Thom Derks scored 22 times in 20 games in the PSAC!   Thom Derks couldn’t wait to start his second season at the Mercyhurst Lakers last August. The team…

Rowan Mankers signs at Marymount California University, Los Angeles, CA

04 August 2016

KingsTalent is proud to announce the transfer of 21 year old Rowan Mankers to Marymount California University. Rowan currently plays at JSV Nieuwegein in the 1e Klasse and will move to the Marymount Mariners in Los Angeles, California, this summer.   It’s a dream coming true for the young defender,…

Ties van den Eijnde signs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, NC

28 July 2016

 Ties van den Eijnde is the newest addition of the University of North Carolina Pembroke men’s soccer team. In less than two weeks the Vught native will get on the plane to Pembroke where preseason will start shortly. An American Dream on the take off!   The just 18 year old van…

Anoucke Baas signs at Delta State University, Cleveland, MS

21 July 2016

KingsTalent is proud to announce that Anoucke Baas is pursuing her American Dream starting this summer. Starting August 2016 she will be part of the Delta State University women’s soccer team, playing in the Gulf South Conference!   The 17 year old attacker began her soccer career at a very young…

Ruben Taks signs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, NC

12 July 2016

KingsTalent is proud to announce that Ruben Taks will be transferring to University of North Carolina at Pembroke in about a month. De Vught local soccer player will get on to the plane to the US to study and play soccer in the jersey of UNCP Braves.    The 20 year old…

Jurren van der Gun signs at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais IL

05 July 2016

Jurren van der Gun will play soccer and study in the US starting summer 2016. The former player of FC Utrecht will move from Vleuten to Bourbonnais, a suburb of Chicago. In August he will wear the purple Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) jersey for the first time and start his…

Stijn van der Slot signs at DePaul University, Chicago IL

29 June 2016

Stijn van der Slot will leave Holland in summer 2016 to play soccer and study at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. The 21 year old striker will get on a plane early August to pursue his American Dream. In a month and a half he may call himself a Blue Demon!   Van…

Jim Roberti signs at Urbana University, OH

21 June 2016

KingsTalent is proud to announce the transfer of Jim Roberti to Urbana University for the coming 2016 season. Starting August he can call himself a Blue Knight. He will move from his current residence Den Haag to the Urbana Campus in Ohio.   At Urbana University Jim will team up with…

Olav Sieljes signs at Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, CO

16 June 2016

17 Year old Olav Sieljes will move to Northeastern Junior College for the coming 2016 season to study and play soccer. Olav just graduated from his HAVO High School, and will fly to the US in 6 weeks from now to pursue his American Dream.   The defensive midfielder of SC…

Indy van Sas signs at Rio Grande University, Ohio

25 May 2016

This week Indy van Sas is still very busy taking his final exams for finishing his HAVO high school education. After this he will leave The Netherlands for the US to play soccer and study at the NAIA National Champion Rio Grande Redstorm in Ohio. KingsTalent is proud to announce…

Wouter Peters signs at University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX

20 May 2016

KingsTalent is proud to announce that Wouter Peters is leaving for the US this summer to study and play soccer at the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. The 21-year old midfielder of RKSV Bekkerveld is going to live his American Dream by taking this step! Currently Peters is playing in…

Tiuri Schieving signs at Auburn University, Montgomery AL.

13 May 2016

Tiuri Schieving from Groningen will leave The Netherlands this summer to study and play soccer at Auburn University Montgomery, Alabama! The 18-year forward of VV Helpman will pursue his dream and provide the goals and assists needed for the AUM Warhawks. Schieving, who played in the professional youth academy of FC Groningen in the past,…

Roel van Linschoten signs at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais IL.

03 May 2016

Roel van Linschoten is the newest transfer of Olivet Nazarene University from Bourbonnais IL. The youth player of VV Gemert U-19 will travel to the US in August 2016  to reïnforce the ONU Tigers.    The Beek en Donk native started playing soccer at the local soccer club Sparta’25. His talent didn’t go…

Ouren Nikkels signs at Marymount California University, Los Angeles CA

25 April 2016

KingsTalent is very proud to announce that 21-year old Ouren Nikkels will transfer to Marymount California University this summer. He will move from Wageningen to Los Angeles to study and play soccer. The Marymount California Mariners, the current (2015) NAIA California Pacific Conference (CAL PAC) champions, will make a run for…

Dion Viola signs at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais IL.

19 April 2016

Dion Viola, talent from the IJsselmeervogels youth academy, will move to the USA this summer to play soccer and study. Viola will be seen playing in the colors of Olivet Nazarene University (ONU), competing in the NAIA Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. The multifunctional defender of Ijsselmeervogels U-19 can’t wait to make…

Freek Schoones signs at King University, Bristol TN.

04 April 2016

KingsTalent is proud to announce that Freek Schoones has reached an agreement with King College from Bristol, TN. Summer 2016 Freek will travel to the US to study and play soccer for the King Tornado’s. This is a dream coming true for the 20-year old forward of Sparta’25.  Beek en…

Simon van Rheeden signs at Auburn University, Montgomery AL.

05 February 2016

Simon van Rheeden from Oud-Beijerland will join the men’s soccer team of Auburn University at Montgomery Alabama for the 2016 season. The talented youngster from the SHO youth soccer academy will fly in August to play for the AUM Warhawks. The Warhawks will make the transition from NAIA to NCAA…

Lars Blenckers looks back on fall season Urbana U

06 December 2015

KingsTalent is keeping a close eye on the developments and experiences of Thom Derks and Lars Blenckers this season in the US. We will post blogs, interviews and other news related to them on a regular basis. In August they left to study in the USA. Meanwhile the season has ended….

Thom Derks looks back on fall season Mercyhurst U

02 December 2015

KingsTalent is keeping a close eye on the developments and experiences of Thom Derks and Lars Blenckers this season in the US. We will post blogs, interviews and other news related to them on a regular basis. In August they left to study in the USA. Meanwhile the season has ended….

Lars Blenckers to Nationals with Urbana University!

12 November 2015

Lars Blinkers has qualified for the NCAA Division II National Championship with the Urbana University Men’s soccer team! It is the first time ever that an athletic program from Urbana University qualifies for the post-season National Championship. The succes is mainly due to the excellent performance of Lars and his team…

Thom Derks PSAC regular season champion

01 November 2015

Last Saturday Thom Derks and his Mercyhurst University men’s soccer team won the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference regular season. In the last duel of the league the team confronted Millersville University. Prior to the game Millersville had collected 27 points and was on top of the league, with just 2 points ahead of Thom’s…

Head to Head: Lars vs Thom

26 September 2015

KingsTalent is keeping a close eye on the developments and experiences of Thom Derks and Lars Blenckers this season in the US. We will post blogs, interviews and other news related to them on a regular basis. One month ago they both left to study and play soccer in the…

Head to Head: Thom vs Lars

25 September 2015

KingsTalent is keeping a close eye on the developments and experiences of Thom Derks and Lars Blenckers this season in the US. We will post blogs, interviews and other news related to them on a regular basis. One month ago they both left to study and play soccer in the…

Thom Derks: First weeks @ MercyhurstU Pennsylvania

30 August 2015

You are in the States for almost two weeks now, how are you doing? Thom: “I’m having a great time here. We practice twice a day and it’s very intense. Besides practice we have breakfast, lunch and dinner with the entire team. Whenever we have some time off in the…

Lars Blenckers: First weeks @ UrbanaU Ohio

25 August 2015

You are in the States for almost two weeks now, how are you doing? Lars: “I’m really having a great time! I knew beforehand that Urbana University was a small university in a small town, but all my days have been completely filled. The first week of practice took a…

Lars Blenckers to Urbana University, Ohio

14 August 2015

KingsTalent is proud that Lars Blenckers (22) will be playing for Urbana University Ohio coming season. Urbana currently plays in the NCAA Division 2 Great Midwest Athletic Conference. The last championship of the Blue Knights dates from 2012. Last year the team of coach Nick Roberts was unable to qualify for the playoffs….