Soccer

Mats Hofland joins USAO Drovers

16 April 2021

Mats Hofland joins USAO Drovers. He is going to combine sports and studies at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. Good luck Mats!

California Baptist University welcomes Belgian talent Emiel Deconinck

15 April 2021

Emiel Deconinck will leave Belgium for California, USA. He will combine sports and studies at California Baptist University. Good luck Emiel!

Amy Bos strengthens Thomas More University

14 April 2021

Amy Bos will leave the Netherlands this year. She joins Thomas More University to combine sports and studies. Good luck Amy!

Jurre Thielen newest addition to Morningside

07 April 2021

Jurre Thielen moves to Morningside College in the summer of 2021. He joins the Morningside Mustangs to combine sports and studies.

Emma Heijstee goes to America

06 April 2021

Emma Heijstee leaves the Netherlands this year. She joins UMBC to combine sports and studies. Good luck Emma!

Boris de Haan joins Southeast Community College

31 March 2021

This summer, Boris de Haan will leave The Netherlands to join Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska, to combine his undergraduate studies with playing soccer. The team plays in NCJAA division 2 against other teams from Nebraska and Kansas. We want to wish Boris good luck and have fun!

Ilaya Pata goes to Chicago

29 March 2021

Ilaya Pata is leaving the Netherlands this year. She joins the Chicago State University Women’s soccer team. Good luck Ilaya!

Gijs van Schouten is latest addition to Milwaukee Panthers

25 March 2021

AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Gijs van Schouten leaves for Milwaukee Panthers. He is going to combine soccer and studies in America. Good luck Gijs

Lynley Vrolijk leaves for Franklin Pierce

19 March 2021

Lynley Vrolijk will leave the Netherlands in the summer of 2021. She is going to combine sports and studies at Franklin Pierce University. Good luck Lynley!

Rosanna Kasemier leaves for Kansas

17 March 2021

Rosanna Kasemier is going to leave the Netherlands in the summer of 2021. She is going to play soccer and follow her studies at Kansas City Kansas Community College. Good luck Rosanna!

Jesse Bank joins the National Champions CMU Eagles

15 March 2021

This summer, 2021, Jesse Bank will join Central Methodist University’s soccer team. The last two years the team became National Champions twice! The strong, Dutch defender will help his team concede as less goals as possible. We want to wish Jesse all the best in America, have fun!

Sarah Breukelaar becomes a Viking

15 March 2021

Sarah Breukelaars joins the Bethany Lutheran College Vikings this year. She is going to combine soccer with her studies in America. Good luck Sarah!

Danny de Lorijn joins Life University

03 March 2021

Danny de Lorijn joins Life University in the summer of 2021. He is going to combine studies and play soccer in the United States. Good luck Danny!

The UIS Prairie Stars sign Mees Linders

26 February 2021

Mees Linders will join the University of Illinois at Springfield this summer. After some earlier adventures at the Dutch Lions he is ready for his next adventure in Illinois. He is going to combine his undergraduate studies with playing soccer for the school’s team. Good luck Mees, have fun! …

Juliët Uni strengthens team Eastern Florida State College

24 February 2021

Juliët Uni makes her international transfer in Summer 2021. She joins the Eastern Florida State College women’s soccer team and starts her undergraduate studies in Florida. Good luck Juliët!

Guus Wolters leaves Oldenzaal for Georgia

18 February 2021

Talented 18-year old Guus Wolters joins Point University in Summer 2021. The current VWO high school senior is about to graduate before he leaves for the USA. At Point University Guus will join the ‘Skyhawks’ men’s soccer team and start his undergraduate studies. Good luck Guus!

Mabel Cremers signs for Oklahoma Drovers

16 February 2021

Mabel Cremers recently signed a scholarship with University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO). In Oklahoma she will join the ‘Drovers’ women’ soccer team and start her undergraduate studies. Good luck Mabel!

Matthijs Bezem becomes a Warrior

11 February 2021

Talented Dutch soccer player Matthijs Bezem makes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2021. He joins Midland University to start his undergraduate studies and play soccer for the Midland ‘Warriors’ men’s soccer team in Nebraska. Good luck Matthijs!

Isabel Ter Weeme makes international transfer to Westcliff Warriors

10 February 2021

17-year old talented goalkeeper Isabel ter Weeme is about to start her American adventure. She joins Westcliff University in California to start her undergraduate studies and play soccer for the ‘Warriors’ Women’s Soccer Team. Good luck Isabel!

Joep van Wijk joins Texas Wesleyan Rams!

03 February 2021

Joep van Wijk is about to start his American adventure. He expects to graduate his Dutch HAVO high school in June 2021. After graduation he joins Texas Wesleyan University to start his undergraduate studies and play soccer for the ‘Rams’ men’s soccer team. Good luck Joep!

Lizzy Jonker joins the Dust Devils in Texas

29 January 2021

Talented Excelsior Rotterdam goalkeeper Lizzy Jonkermakes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2021. The current Dutch VWO student is about to graduate high school in The Netherlands before she can start her American adventure. Lizzy joins Texas A&M International University, where she starts her undergraduate studies and play soccer for…

Jelle Siebring signs at “The Big Blue” Millikin University

26 January 2021

Jelle Siebring joins ‘The Big Blue’! After graduating his Dutch HAVO high school Jelle joint Millikin University in the USA. At Millikin he will join the men’s ‘Big Blue’ soccer team and start his undergraduate studies. Good luck Jelle!

Rick Hovinga joins “The Pioneers” in Kansas

19 January 2021

Rick Hovinga signed his scholarship agreement at MidAmerica Nazarene University. He graduated the Dutch MBO program in June 2020 and will transfer in January 2021. We will definitely be hearing from Rick, as he is a player of exceptional quality! Good luck Rick!

The Prairie Stars sign Robin Hendriks

13 January 2021

Talented soccer player Robin Hendriks makes his transfer to the USA in January 2021. Robin graduated College in The Netherlands (HBO) in August 2020 and joins the University of Illinois Springfield to start his graduate (master) studies. Next to studying Robin will be an important part of the UIS ‘Prairie…

Michelle Maksimovic on her way to Chowan University

06 January 2021

Michelle Maksimovic makes her transfer to the USA in January 2021. She joins Chowan University to start her graduate studies and play soccer for the Chowan University ‘Hawks’ Women’s Soccer team! Good luck Michelle!

Willem Kruijk Joins Carson Newman Eagles!

05 January 2021

Goal scorer Willem Kruijk joins Carson Newman University in Fall 2021. At the moment he is in the process of graduating his Dutch undergraduate (HBO) SPECO Sport Management. Willem will start his graduate studies in Tennessee and will be the future center forward for the CMU Eagles men’s soccer team! Good…

Hastings Broncos sign Rory Vince!

28 December 2020

Rory Vince joins Hastings College in Fall 2021. Rory moved to the Netherlands from the US 2019 and is enrolled at Rotterdam International Secondary school for his final year of high school, after completing grade 9 through 11 in the US. He recently signed a scholarship with Hastings College in…

Stan van den Beld is a Northwestern Raider

23 December 2020

Stan van den Beld joins Northwestern College in Summer 2021. The talented soccer player recently signed his scholarship with this University in Iowa. But before he leaves on his adventure he must first graduate his Dutch VWO education program in The Netherlands. Good luck with the final exams Stan and…

Kyara Vanheuverswijn transfers to Lincoln Memorial University

21 December 2020

Kyara Vanheuverswijn is about to start her American adventure. In Summer 2021 she transfers to Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee. Kyara already started her undergraduate (HBO) education in The Netherlands, she will continue her studies in the USA. Kyara is a talented soccer player and will join the LMU ‘Railsplitters’ Women’s…

Samantha Hulstaert second Dutch signing for National Champions

15 December 2020

Samantha Hulstaert is about to start the adventure of a lifetime. The talented Excelsior Rotterdam player recently signed a scholarship agreement with Tyler Junior College. In Texas, she will start her undergraduate studies in Summer 2021. Next to studying, she will be playing soccer at the highest level, Tyler Junior College…

ONU Tigers sign Ruben D’Hollosy

08 December 2020

20-year old Ruben D’Hollosy joins Olivet Nazarene University in Summer 2021. The talented Dutch soccer player joins the ‘Tigers’ men’s soccer team. Ruben already started higher education (HBO) in The Netherlands and continues his undergraduate studies in Illinois. Good luck Ruben!

USAO signs Feyenoord defender Dimara van Oosten

04 December 2020

Talented Feyenoord Rotterdam defender Dimara van Oosten makes her transfer to the USA in Summer 2021. She recently signed a scholarship agreement with University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. Dimara is set to graduate her Dutch HAVO high school and start her undergraduate studies at USAO in Fall 2021. She…

Wesley Illes is a CU Hawk!

03 December 2020

Wesley Illes transfers to Chowan University in the United States. The talented Aruba U20 National team player joins the ‘Hawks’ men’s soccer team. Wesley graduated his HAVO high school in 2019 and already successfully passed 1,5 year of higher education on Aruba. He will continue his undergraduate studies in the US….

Tami Groenendijk signs at National Champions in Texas

01 December 2020

Talented Dutch soccer player Tami Groenendijk makes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2021. Currently she is working on graduating her Dutch MBO program, after which she will join Tyler Junior College, Texas. The TJC ‘apaches’ women’s soccer team are the current NJCAA National Champion, so expectations will be high, as…

Sean Mook is a USAO Drover!

17 November 2020

Sean Mook makes his transfer to the USA in Spring’21. The current captain of the Kampong U19-1 team and recent VWO graduate will join the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. At USAO Sean will start his undergraduate studies and play soccer for the ‘Drovers’! Good luck Sean!

Jorden Verdonk is Viterbo V-Hawks newest player!

01 October 2020

Jorden Verdonk makes his transfer to the US in January 2021. At the moment he is finalizing his Dutch MBO4 education. He expects to graduate in December 2020. In January 2021 he will travel to the US to join Viterbo University in Wisconsin. At Viterbo, Jorden will start his undergraduate studies and play…

José Fernando Miguel transfers to Life University!

04 September 2020

21-year old José Fernando Miguel makes his international transfer in Summer 2021. He graduated his Dutch MBO4 program in Summer 2020 and will join Life University in Marietta Georgia. At Life University José starts his undergraduate studies and he will compete in the ‘Running Eagles’ men’s soccer team. Good luck José! …

Bart Kooistra joins Life Running Eagles!

04 August 2020

19-year old talented soccer player Bart Kooistra is about to embark on his American adventure. He joins Life University to start his undergraduate studies in Marietta, Georgia and play soccer for the Life University ‘Running Eagles’ men’s soccer team. Good luck Bart! Foto by Pieter-Jord Fotografie Foto by Pieter-Jord Fotografie…

Lars Brinkman becomes UIS Prairie Star!

01 August 2020

Talented 21-year old Lars Brinkman, VV Heerjansdam and FC Binnenmaas soccer player, transfers to Springfield, Illinois in Summer 2020. He joins the University of Illinois Springfield to start his graduate (master) studies and play soccer for the UIS ‘Prairie Stars’ men’s soccer team! Good luck Lars! Foto by: Hulsman Fotografie

Nina Koopman joins Clayton State University

31 July 2020

Eighteen-year old talented soccer player Nina Koopman makes her transfer in the near future. The recent VWO graduate joins Clayton State University to start her undergraduate studies and compete for the ‘Lakers’ women’s soccer team, competing in NCAA Division II. Good luck Nina!

Remco Gielen transfers to Oakland University

30 July 2020

Remco Gielen makes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2020. The recent college (HBO) graduate joins Oakland University to start his graduate (master) studies and play soccer for the ‘Grizzlies’ men’s soccer team, competing on the highest NCAA college level: NCAA Division 1. Good luck Remco!

Morningside College welcomes Joris Elderson!

28 July 2020

Talented 18-year old HVV soccer player Joris Elderson makes his international transfer in Summer 2020. He joins Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa to start his undergraduate studies and play soccer for the Morningside ‘Mustangs’! Good luck Joris!

Lotte Bovij transfers from Iona College to University of Charleston

23 July 2020

Lotte Bovij makes a transfer in the USA in Summer 2020. She leaves Iona College after one year to join University of Charleston. At UCWV Lotte continues her undergraduate studies with playing soccer for the UC ‘Golden Eagles’ women’s soccer team! Good luck Lotte!

Dave Neijenhuis for second American adventure to Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs

08 July 2020

Dave Neijenhuis makes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2020! The recent MBO graduate and player of Quick 1888 joins Tennessee Wesleyan University to start his undergraduate studies and play soccer in the ‘Bulldogs’ men’s soccer team. Good luck Dave! Foto: Ruurd Jellema

California State Polytechnic University signs Oscar Baudey

07 July 2020

Oscar Baudey joins California State Polytechnic University in Summer 2020! The American soccer player, who recently played in The Netherlands for Almere City U19, starts his undergraduate studies at Cal Poly in Fall 2020. Next to studying, he will be competing in the NCAA Division 1 ‘Mustangs’ men’s soccer team. Good luck Oscar!…

Jarno Peeters to be a Limestone Saint!

03 July 2020

Jarno Peeters joins Limestone College in Summer 2020. He will start his graduate studies (master) in the USA and play for the ‘Saints’ men’s soccer team. Good luck Jarno!

Reinier ter Riet transfers to Baker University!

03 July 2020

Talented goalkeeper Reinier ter Riet makes his transfer to the USA in Summer 2020. The recent Dutch high school graduate signed a scholarship at Baker University. At Baker, Reinier starts his undergraduate studies and play soccer for the ‘Wildcats’ men’s soccer team! Good luck Reinier!

Puck Langenveld signs at Fort Hays State University

03 July 2020

Talented Fortuna Sittard soccer player Puck Langenveld recently signed at Fort Hays State University. He will combine his undergraduate studies with playing for the FHSU ‘Tigers’ men’s soccer team, starting Fall 2020. Good luck Puck!

Katinka transfers to LMU as a sophomore

29 June 2020

Katinka Ummels tranferred to the USA in Summer 2019 and joined Northern State University. In Summer 2020 she is about to make another transfer! Katinka joins Lincoln Memorial University in Summer 2020 to continue her undergraduate studies and play soccer in the LMU ‘Railsplitters’ women’s soccer team! Good luck Katinka!

Reinoud van Eijk becomes WilmU Wildcat!

24 June 2020

Reinoud van Eijk is about to start his American adventure. The 17-year old Almere City U19 youth academy forward transfers to Wilmington University in Summer 2020. In Delaware, Reinoud will start his undergraduate studies while competing for the ‘Wildcats’ men’s soccer team! Good luck Reinoud

Laura Smit joins ‘Red Devils’

23 June 2020

18-year old soccer talent Laura Smit joins Allen Community College in Summer 2020. After just graduating her Dutch MBO4 program she starts her undergraduate studies in Iola Kansas. Next to studying Laura will compete in the ACC ‘Red Devils’ women’s soccer team! Good luck Laura!

Floris Imhof joins Union College Bulldogs!

19 June 2020

Floris Imhof starts his American adventure in Summer 2020. He joins Union College to combine playing for the ‘Bulldogs’ men’s soccer team in combination with his undergraduate studies. Floris graduates his Dutch HAVO high school in June 2019. He signed an athletic scholarship at Union. Good Luck Floris!

Nathalie Merts signes at USAO

18 June 2020

Nathalie Merts makes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2020. The talented VV de Blokkers soccer player joins University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. Nathalie recently signed an athletic scholarship to play for the ‘Drovers’ women’s soccer team starting Fall 2020. Next to playing soccer she will start her…

Goal scorer Arthur Proost to Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds!

16 June 2020

Talented goal scorer Arthur Proost is about to start his American adventure. He recently signed an athletic scholarship committing him to Eastern New Mexico University. The recent high school graduate will join the ‘Greyhound’ men’s soccer team and start his undergraduate studies at ENMU. Good luck Arthur!

Sam Honsdrecht joins Baker University!

12 June 2020

Talented soccer player Sam Honsdrecht recently signed an athletic scholarship with Baker University. Sam joins the ‘Wildcats’ men’s soccer team in Summer 2020. He will also start his undergraduate studies in Baldwin City, Kansas. Good luck Sam!

Stan de Vries to be a Union Bulldog!

10 June 2020

Talented soccer player Stan de Vries just recently graduated his Dutch VWO high school and already his next adventure awaits. He recently signed a scholarship transferring him to the USA in Summer 2020. In the US, he will join Union University to start his undergraduate studies and play soccer in the ‘Bulldogs’…

Roelf Eemsing new Dutchy at Bethany Lutheran College!

08 June 2020

Bethany Lutheran College confirms the transfer of yet another talented Dutch soccer player for Summer 2020. Roelf Eemsing just graduated his Dutch HAVO and joins the ‘Vikings’ for Fall 2020! At Bethany Lutheran College he will combine his undergraduate studies with competing for the ‘Vikings’ men’s soccer team. Good luck…

Nick Meijboom transfers to Lee University

06 June 2020

Nick Meijboom makes his transfer to the USA in Summer 2020. The strong center back leaves his club Smitshoek in The Netherlands to join Lee University. Nick is about to graduate his undergraduate (HBO) studies in Holland and will start his graduate (master) studies in Tennessee. Together with his studies he…

From Nijmegen to Chicago

04 June 2020

Talented goalkeeper Chiara Chiaradia makes her transfer to the USA in Summer 2020. After graduating her Dutch VWO high school she enrolls at Chicago State University. Next to starting her undergraduate studies at CSU she will compete in the ‘Cougars’ women’s soccer team! Good luck Chiara!

Hofstra University strengthens team with goalie Wessel Speel!

03 June 2020

Eighteen year-old talented goalkeeper Wessel Speel is about to start the adventure of a lifetime. Wessel currently plays at FC Utrecht in the youth academy U19/U23 team. He makes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2020 to join Hofstra University in New York. Wessel graduated his Dutch VWO in June…

Bram Dekker joins USAO Drovers!

28 May 2020

Bram Dekker makes a transfer from The Netherlands to the USA in Summer 2020. The talented goalkeeper joins University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma to start his undergraduate studies and compete in the USAO ‘Drovers’ men’s soccer team. Good luck Bram!

Pim Janssens joins Carson-Newman Eagles

27 May 2020

22 year old Pim Janssens makes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2020. He joins Carson-Newman University to start his graduate (master) program and compete in the CNU ‘Eagles’ men’s soccer team. Good luck Pim! Foto by Margo’s Fotografie (instagram: @margosfotografie) Foto by Roos Knijnenburg (roos.knijnenburg@hotmail.com)

Marlijn Kremer is the new UNOH Racers goalie!

26 May 2020

Eighteen year old talented goalkeeper Marlijn Kremer makes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2020. She joins the University of Northwestern Ohio to start her undergraduate studies and compete in the UNOH ‘Racers’ women’s soccer team! Good luck Marlijn!

Diana Hilhorst makes dream come true in USA

20 May 2020

Talented 17-year old soccer player Diana Hilhorst makes the transfer from The Netherlands to the USA in Summer 2020. She joins Georgia Southern University to start her undergraduate studies and play in the GSU women’s soccer team! Good luck Diana! Op 4-jarige leeftijd heeft Diana haar intrede met voetbal gemaakt…

Fay Wielinga prepares for American adventure

15 May 2020

Fay Wielinga, talented VV Eldenia soccer player, makes her transfer in Summer 2020. After graduating HAVO high school in The Netherlands she will join Southwest Tennessee Community College. Here, she will start her undergraduate studies and play soccer for the STCC women’s soccer team! Good luck Fay!

Boudewijn Reijtenbagh becomes Morningside Mustang!

14 May 2020

18-year old VDZ Arnhem midfielder Boudewijn Reijtenbagh makes a transfer in Summer 2020. The talented soccer player joins Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa to start his undergraduate studies and to play in the ‘Mustang’ men’s soccer team! Good luck Boudewijn!

Juliëtte Reitsma prepares for American adventure!

06 May 2020

Talented soccer player Juliëtte Reitsma transfers to the USA in Summer 2020. She recently signed a scholarship at University of Louisiana Monroe in Louisiana to compete in the ULM ‘Warhawk’ Women’s Soccer team. Juliëtte already started post-secondary education (HBO) in The Netherlands and will continue her undergraduate studies at University…

Floris van Nijnanten to Florida!

05 May 2020

19-year old talented midfielder Floris van Nijnanten transfers to the USA in Summer 2020. He recently signed a scholarship at NOVA Southeastern University in Florida to compete in the NSU ‘Sharks’ Men’s Soccer team. Floris already started post-secondary education (HBO) in The Netherlands and will continue his undergraduate studies at…

Lisa Schot prepares for American adventure

01 May 2020

Goalgetter Lisa Schot prepares to transfer to the US in Summer 2020. The soccer player makes the transfer from her current club Sparta Rotterdam to play and study at Cardinal Stritch University. Lisa will start her undergraduate studies in the US. Good luck Lisa. Foto door Ingrid Mol

Bas Markus to be a Shawnee State Bear!

01 May 2020

Talented goalkeeper Bas Markus makes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2020. He joins the ‘Bears’, Shawnee State University men’s soccer team and will start his undergraduate studies at SSU in Ohio. Good luck Bas!

Maurice Bieri makes transfer to Bethany Lutheran College

21 April 2020

Twenty-year old midfielder Maurice Bieri transfers to the USA in Summer 2020. The talented soccer player will start his undergraduate studies at Bethany Lutheran College in Minnesota, USA. Maurice will join the ‘Vikings’ men’s soccer team, a team with a lot of Dutch soccer influences. Good luck Maurice!

Lisa Luiken joins NAIA national # 5 team

15 April 2020

Lisa Luiken makes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2020. In doing so, she chases her dream”: to play soccer and study in the US. The versatile player joins the University of Northeastern Ohio. At UNOH Lisa starts her undergraduate studies and competes in the UNOH ‘Racers’ Women’s Soccer Team!…

Mick van de Kolk signs at ‘The Bethany Vikings’

15 April 2020

Mick van de Kolk transfers to the USA in Summer 2020. The talented LAC Frisia U19 player joins the attacking line of the Bethany Lutheran College Vikings. Next to playing soccer for the ‘Vikings’ Mick starts his undergraduate study at BLC. Good luck Mick!

Bente Frieser starts her American adventure at Menlo College

15 April 2020

Talented Dutch student/soccer player Bente Frieser transfers to the USA in Summer 2020. The current 18-year old SDC player joins Menlo College in California to play soccer and study in the USA. Good luck Bente!

Meike Dingenouts is the new Morningside College transfer!

15 April 2020

Meike Dingenouts is the talented versatile midfield player who will Join Morningside College in Summer 2020. Next to being a soccer player she is a high level high school student. Meike will bring her academic and athletic talent to Sioux City, Iowa and start her undergraduate studies in the USA,…

Dyon Dromers transfers from FC Eindhoven to West Virginia University

15 April 2020

Dyon Dromers makes the transfer from FC Eindhoven to West Virginia University in Summer 2020. Dromers played in the FC Eindhoven youth academy for years and is an experienced player coming into the WVU Mountaineers men’s soccer team. Before playing at FC Eindhoven he played in for DBS, VV UNA…

Matteo Esposito signs at Life University

03 April 2020

Talented defender Matteo Esposito recently signed his new contract at Life University to combine his undergraduate studies with intercollegiate athletics at Life University ‘Running Eagles’ Men’s Soccer team. Matteo is no stranger to playing high level soccer abroad, since he has been a member of the Rapid Wien, Achilles’29 and NEC Nijmegen…

Lars van der Vlugt transfers to Horizon champion!

30 March 2020

Lars van der Vlugt transfers to the USA in Summer 2020 to play soccer and start his undergraduate studies. He travels to Fairborn, Ohio to join Wright State University. The school is known for its excellent soccer program and is the reigning Horizon League NCAA Division 1 Champion. Good luck…

Annebel Brandts transfers to Cardinal Stritch University

24 March 2020

Annebel Brandts is the newest recruit of Cardinal Stritch University. The creative left footed player will join the ‘Wolves’ Women’s Soccer Team in Summer 2020. Annebel already started higher education (HBO) in The Netherlands and will continue her undergraduate studies in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Good luck Annebel!

Life University strengthens men’s soccer team with Aaron Overmars!

23 March 2020

The Life University Men’s Soccer team, based in Marietta, Georgia strengthens its team with Aaron Overmars. The tall defender makes the transfer to the ‘Running Eagles’ in Summer 2020 and will combine his undergraduate studies at Life University with competition in the Men’s Soccer team. Overmars already started higher education…

Carson-Newman prepares for Misha Wolters

20 March 2020

Talented soccer player Misha Wolters transfers from Spartaan’20 to Carson Newman University in Summer 2020. The technical midfielder starts her undergraduate studies in Jefferson City, Tennessee in combination with competing for the CNU ‘Eagles’ women’s soccer team. Good luck Misha!

Sjoerd Reefman transfers to Shawnee State after impressive showcase performance

19 March 2020

After an impressive KingsTalent Soccer Showcase performance, Sjoerd Reefman secured a spot on the Shawnee State University Men’s Soccer team roster for Fall 2020! Sjoerd will combine his undergraduate studies with competing for the SSU Bears men’s soccer team in Portsmouth, Ohio. Good luck Sjoerd!

Britt Tönis is going to be a Blue Raider!

13 March 2020

Britt Tönis, currently playing for FC Berghuizen in The Netherlands, makes a transfer to the USA in Summer 2020. The pacy winger recently signed a soccer scholarship making her part of the Lindsey Wilson College ‘Blue Raiders’ women’s soccer team. She already started higher education (HBO) in The Netherlands. At Lindsey Wilson…

Texas A&M International University welcomes Nils van der Landen

11 March 2020

22-year old goalkeeper Nils van der Landen from Zevenaar, The Netherlands stands on the doorstep of a great adventure. The talented goalie recently signed a scholarship with Texas A&M International University in the USA. In Texas Nils will be part of the ‘Dust Devils’ men’s soccer team. Next to being a…

Thierry van den Bergh signs at Shawnee State University

11 March 2020

Thierry van den Bergh, former PEC Zwolle youth academy player and currently playing for DVS’33, recently signed a scholarship agreement with Shawnee State University. Thierry will be competing for the SSU Bears from Summer 2020. Because he already started his undergraduate (HBO) studies in The Netherland he will continue these studies in The…

Jelle de Graaf to Atlanta!

05 February 2020

Jelle de Graaf makes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2020. He will leave his current club (3rd Division team ONS Sneek) and joins Life University. At Life U, Jelle will compete for the Men’s Soccer team of head coach Alex Pama. Because Jelle already has two full years of…

Nynke Lanting signs at SAC-Champions!

29 January 2020

Nynke Lanting recently signed her contract transferring to University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Summer 2020. She will start her undergraduate studies in Oklahoma and combine this with top level athletics. Nynke will compete in the USAO Drovers Women’s Soccer Team, the current SAC Champions!

Yannick Eerden signs in New Mexico!

20 January 2020

VV Heerenveen captain Yannick Eerden makes the transfer to the USA in Summer 2020. The blonde midfielder sets out to play soccer at University of Eastern New Mexico. Yannick, who already started his undergraduate studies in The Netherlands (HBO), continues his studies at ENMU.

Signed! Jasper Schinkel transfers to Aquinas College in Summer ’20

16 December 2019

Done deal! Jasper Schinkel transfers to Aquinas College in Summer ’20. The 17-year old forward currently plays at Roda’46 U19, competing in the 2nd Division National U19 in The Netherlands. Aquinas College is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jasper is already a college (Law undergraduate) student in The Netherlands and will…

Bianca Troost signs at Angelo State University!

28 November 2019

Bianca Troost will play in the Angelo State University ‘Rams’ women’s soccer team next year. The team competes in the Lone Star Conference. The ‘Rams’ qualified for Conference Tournament in season 2019 after finishing 5th in regular season play. Troost currently plays in the Berkel first senior women’s team in…

Stan Vandierendonck becomes student-athlete at LIFE U

28 August 2019

Stan Vandierendonck, former Belgium youth soccer international transfers to Marietta, Georgia in August 2019. He will continue his undergraduate studies at Life University and be a valuable part of the Life U ‘Running Eagles’ Men’s Soccer team.

Jeroen Kokje makes the transfer to the USA

22 August 2019

Jeroen Kokje signs at Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee, USA. The school counts around 5000 students, an excellent environment for Jeroen to focus on sports and study. He is about to start his graduate program in combination with playing for the LMU Railsplitters men’s soccer team. He will be competing…

Mercyhurst University signs Salvador Rang

14 August 2019

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!

Freshman Luuk Oosterbosch starts adventure in Minnesota

14 August 2019

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

08 August 2019

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.

Lucas de Wit transfers from FC Eindhoven to Carson Newman

08 August 2019

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!

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.

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!

16 July 2019

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…

Luc Schade transfers from Quick Boys to Rogers State

16 July 2019

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.

Jorick Schilken signs at champions Simon Fraser University

03 July 2019

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!

03 July 2019

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

03 July 2019

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

03 July 2019

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…

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.

Quinten Helmer from AZ Alkmaar to Indiana U

17 June 2019

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…

Koen Vos makes a transfer!

17 June 2019

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.

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…

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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!

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.

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.

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!

Union University Bulldogs add Maarten Brands to roster

03 April 2019

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

03 April 2019

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

03 April 2019

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.

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

13 March 2019

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!

13 March 2019

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.

Diego Konincks is a Midland Warrior!

13 March 2019

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.

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.

‘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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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….

Thom Derks to Mercyhurst University, Pennsylvania

12 August 2015

KingsTalent is proud to announce that next season Thom Derks will play for Mercyhurst University at Erie, Pennsylvania. Mercyhurst University plays in the NCAA Division 2 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Mercyhurst, PSAC champion of the 2014 season and ranked #33 nationally, went down in the Nationals last year in the third round at the…