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US Sports Scholarships Announces Partnership with Prestige Football Schools US Sports Scholarships is delighted to announce a new partnership with Prestige Football Schools, bringing together two organisations committed to helping ambitious young footballers develop both on and off the pitch. The partnership will provide players within Prestige Football Schools with greater access to opportunities to continue their football and education in the United States, while giving them expert guidance throughout the college recruitment and scholarship process. Creating More Opportunities for Young Footballers Prestige Football Schools provides a professional development environment designed to help aspiring players maximise their potential. Through the [...]

The Ultimate Freshman Preparation Guide: What Every International Student-Athlete Needs to Do Before Heading to the USA For most international student-athletes, receiving a scholarship offer and committing to a university is only the beginning of the journey. The weeks leading up to departure are some of the busiest you'll experience. Between finalising paperwork, packing your life into two suitcases, saying goodbye to family and preparing for a completely new lifestyle, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. At US Sports Scholarships, we've helped hundreds of athletes successfully transition to college sport in America. While every athlete's journey is unique, the ones who settle [...]

U.S. Soccer and NCAA Move Toward Year-Round College Soccer Season The landscape of college athletics in the United States is undergoing a meaningful re-evaluation and at the heart of it, the sport of collegiate soccer may be about to transform. The seasons for men’s and women’s college soccer under National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have always followed a compressed fall-semester model, but growing pressure is mounting among coaches, players and national federations (U.S Soccer) to shift to an all-year-round format, spanning both fall and spring semesters (and potentially even beyond). Below is a deep dive into why this change [...]

Pictured: Ryan Salter (First Team Manager at Brightlingsea), Liam Barrett (Managing Director US SS), Alan Wright (Vice Chair at Brightlingsea) US Sports Scholarships x Brightlingsea Regent FC U.S Sports Scholarships and US SS Tours are delighted to officially announce our new partnership with Essex based football club Brightlingsea Regent FC – a club that proudly boasts some of the best football facilities and players in the local area. We have worked closely with First Team Manager Ryan Salter, who is also Director of Football at our friends Sigma Sixth Sports Academy, for several years so are looking forward to also [...]

Pictured: Scott Drewitt-Barlow (Director & General Manager at Maldon), Liam Barrett (Managing Director US SS), Liam Bailey (Academy Director Maldon), Barrie Drewitt-Barlow (CEO at Maldon). US Sports Scholarships x Maldon & Tiptree FC U.S Sports Scholarships and US SS Tours are delighted to officially announce our new partnership with Essex based football club Maldon & Tiptree. We have worked closely with a few of the staff members at Maldon over the years, including First Team Manager Kevin Horlock and Academy Director Liam Bailey during their time working at Colchester United, so are looking forward to re-engaging with them and working [...]

U.S Sports Scholarships and US SS Tours are delighted to officially announce our renewed partnership with AFC Sudbury, which will see US SS Tours become the main shirt sponsor for the academy for the 2025/26 season. We are proud to have worked closely with AFC Sudbury for a number of years - resulting in over 30 players being successfully placed into American colleges - with one currently playing professionally in the US - and having delivered multiple US and European tours. The most recent tour saw over 60 academy players head out to Florida in May to participate in the [...]

U.S. Sports Scholarships Teams Up with Athlete.Ai to Revolutionise Athlete Development 🧠🤖 U.S. Sports Scholarships is excited to launch a cutting-edge partnership with Athlete.Ai, the state‑of‑the‑art AI platform that’s changing the game in long‑term athlete development. By delivering personalised insights, real‑time performance tracking, and adaptive training programs, Athlete.Ai equips athletes, parents, and coaches with the tools to thrive and excel. Why This Matters Talent, dedication, and opportunity are the pillars of athletic success—but data‑driven strategy can unlock the next level. Athlete.Ai transforms raw training metrics into actionable plans. The platform integrates athlete data—like workload, recovery, and strengths/weaknesses—to deliver tailored training [...]

What does the US Embassy Reopening Mean for International Student-Athletes? After a brief pause, US embassies and consulates have reopened new student visa appointments, signaling a green light for international students—and especially for student-athletes hoping to bring their talent to American campuses. For international athletes with dreams of NCAA glory or NAIA competition, this moment is filled with excitement and opportunity, along with a few new responsibilities to keep in mind. One key change? Enhanced social media screening during the visa process. Let’s explore what this all means and how student-athletes can turn preparation into opportunity. Visa Appointments Are Back—And [...]

What is the Impact of Pausing Visa Appointments for International Students? The recent announcement by the U.S. State Department to temporarily pause new visa interviews for international students and exchange visitors has understandably created a ripple of concern across the global academic community. However, it’s important to view this development in context: this is a pause—not a cancellation—and the U.S. remains a welcoming destination for students worldwide. Let’s explore what this means, and why there’s reason for optimism. For our signed athletes they are given all the support and guidance needed to ensure they get their visa processed correctly and [...]

In a groundbreaking move that could reshape the landscape of American soccer, the United Soccer League (USL) has announced plans to introduce a system of promotion and relegation across its leagues. This decision marks a significant departure from the traditional closed-league format that has long defined professional soccer in the United States. By aligning more closely with the competitive structures used in Europe and other major soccer markets, the USL is setting the stage for increased competition, heightened fan engagement, and a more dynamic soccer pyramid. The introduction of promotion and relegation is not just a major structural shift [...]