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The college soccer recruiting process can feel overwhelming for players and families. Between changing NCAA rules, the transfer portal, and increased competition for roster spots, navigating the process requires a clear plan and realistic expectations. This guide outlines the key things every player should understand if they want to play college soccer. 1. Understand the Recruiting Landscape College recruiting has changed significantly in recent years, making roster spots mor

Written By Founder Gunnar Lucuk At Unrivaled, one of our biggest priorities is simple: getting players as many touches on the ball as possible. More touches lead to more development. At the youth level, players shouldn’t be spending the majority of practice playing large games like 9v9 or 11v11. Those formats are important for matches, but practice is where development happens . When we reduce the numbers to games like 3v3, 4v4, or 5v5 and place players in tighter spaces, a

Written By Founder Gunnar Lucuk Youth sports today are taken more seriously than ever before. Kids are often pushed to compete at their sport as if it’s already their job. At the same time, families are investing more money than ever into club teams, travel, and training with the hope that their child might someday play in college or even become a professional. But when every kid dreams of becoming a professional athlete , how do we actually help them pursue that goal in a he