Quick facts
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Around 800 teams offer soccer scholarships
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Training & game conditions at a professional level
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Two college sports organizations: NCAA & NAIA
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League system in conferences with qualification options for the National Tournament
Requirements
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The higher you play / have played, the better your chances of receiving a (full) scholarship.
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You have the best chances of receiving a full scholarship if you play in the junior Bundesliga (U17/U19) or Regionalliga, or in the Men's Regionalliga or upper league.
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A Partial scholarship (up to 90%) is also quite realistic if you play a national league or association league.
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But also players from lower levels leagues have a chance. Ultimately, this always depends on several factors.
particularities
Season
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The season takes place in fall from September to November.
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During this time you play for the Conference Championships.
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This is followed by the National Tournament.
Off-season
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The so-called off-season, i.e. the time without competitive games, takes place in the spring semester.
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During this time there will be training, but only test matches.
Regulations
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Playing time: 2x45 min (countdown)
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In case of a draw: overtime.
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This is 2x10 minutes and the golden goal rule applies.
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After goalless overtime, the game will be counted as a tie.