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Player Evaluation
We get to know you as a player: your position, playing style, experience, strengths, goals, and potential.
U.S. College Soccer
Your NEXT PitchStarts Here.
NEXT Pitch Agency helps Japanese players and their families find the right U.S. college soccer pathway based on each player's athletic ability, academic background, and long-term goals.
We look beyond a university's name to find the right fit for each player: an environment where they can pursue both soccer and academics.
Speaking with a representative is free
What We Do
More Than Recruiting.A Complete Pathway.
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University Matching
We identify U.S. colleges and soccer programs that fit your athletic and academic profile.
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Recruiting Support
We help you understand the recruiting process and communicate clearly with coaches and programs.
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Application Guidance
From university applications to becoming a U.S. student-athlete, we help you navigate each step.
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Player Profiles & Recruiting Materials
We help players present their experience and abilities professionally through player profiles, highlight videos, athletic résumés, and other recruiting materials.
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Preparing for Life in the U.S.
Our support goes beyond the offer. We help players prepare for the transition to life as a student-athlete in the United States.
How We Work
A clear process
This is the process we aim to follow. It is not a guarantee of coach replies, admission, scholarships, or playing time. NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA eligibility and admissions decisions belong to the institutions and governing bodies.
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Initial Consultation
We learn the player's background, goals, academics, budget, and preferred timeline.
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Player Evaluation
We review playing level, position, film, experience, academics, English, and realistic options.
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University Matching
We identify universities that may fit on playing opportunity, academics, cost, and environment.
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Recruiting & Application Support
Within the agreed scope, we explain recruiting steps, coach outreach, admissions, eligibility considerations, and next actions.
Pathways
College first.Academy when it fits.
U.S. College Soccer
Compete at the collegiate level while earning a university degree.
For players who want soccer and education, with a clear academic plan alongside recruiting.
Academies
A development-focused next step
For players who would benefit from a more intensive daily training environment before pursuing college soccer—or as an alternative to the college pathway.
We currently offer academy opportunities in Madrid and Valencia for players aged 14–18, with language development, high-level competition, and room to progress to the next level.
Why NEXT Pitch
Built by someone whohas been there.
From the outside, the U.S. college soccer system can feel complex.
Different divisions. Hundreds of universities. Recruiting rules. Academic requirements. Scholarships. Coaches. Applications. Eligibility.
We understand the student-athlete journey because we've experienced it firsthand.
That is why our goal is simple:
Make the process clearer. Make opportunities more accessible. Help players find the right fit.
You should not have to figure it all out alone.
Mission
Opening doors forsoccer players
Studying and playing abroad is exciting, but it is not only highlights.
Academic pressure, teammates, language, homesickness, and a new culture can all weigh on a player.
NEXT Pitch Agency helps with more than finding a university. We think about college life and each player's growth after they arrive, and we stay with them through the next stage.
Your talent can take you further.
For Players
You bring the ambition.We help build the path.
Whether you play for a high school, university, academy, or club, we help you explore whether U.S. college soccer is right for you—or whether an academy is the stronger NEXT Pitch.
- Continue developing as a soccer player
- Compete at the collegiate level
- Earn a university degree in the United States
- Experience life abroad
- Challenge yourself in a new environment
- Build a future beyond the next season
For Parents
A decision aboutmore than soccer
Sending your child abroad is a major family decision.
We believe in transparency, communication, and the right fit—not placing players at just any university or academy.
Football + Education + Environment + Future
Our goal is to help families make informed decisions about the next chapter, not rushed ones.
FAQ
Common questions
- Who can consult with NEXT Pitch?
- High school players, current college players, transfer candidates, and parents exploring U.S. college soccer.
- What happens in the first consultation?
- Speaking with a representative is free. We review background, goals, academics, and timeline, explain what NEXT Pitch does, and outline realistic options. It is not a promise of admission or scholarships.
- Do you guarantee a scholarship or placement?
- No. We do not guarantee admission, scholarships, playing time, or visas. Our role is to clarify fit and next steps.
- Is English required?
- Requirements vary by university and program. Admissions and athletic eligibility are separate. We help you understand what your situation likely needs.
- What about the cost of studying in the U.S.?
- University and living costs vary widely by school, state, and aid. The college guide shares planning ranges. In a free conversation with a representative, we can help you think through those factors for your family.
- Can parents join the consultation?
- Yes. We welcome parents so families can decide together on the pathway and what support looks like.
Where could your soccertake you?
Your next opportunity could be closer than you think.
Compete at a high collegiate level, earn a degree abroad, take a step through an academy, or simply learn how far your game can go. We will explore the options with you.
Speaking with a representative is free.
YOUR NEXT PITCH STARTS HERE