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How young Kiwi has forged a pro’ career after going through US College system

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New Zealand age group international Jackson Brady says taking the right path from club football to the US College system has led to his professional career with United States franchise Miami 901. The Blenheim-born right back plays for Miami 901 … Read More

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Hannah Blake: How one player combines study and top-level football

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Friends of Football writer Joan Grey continues her series of feature stories about the growing number of young New Zealanders who seek student football scholarships in the United States. In part 3 of her series, Grey follows the progress of … Read More

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You don’t have to be a football superstar to earn a US university scholarship

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By Joan Grey Don’t make the mistake of thinking United States university soccer scholarships are only for highly talented young New Zealand footballers. That’s the advice of coach and former US college player Dylan Morris, now head coach for the … Read More

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Three key steps to help young Kiwi footballers get into US college soccer

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By Joan Grey Rising New Zealand football stars such as Joe Bell and Daisy Cleverley have launched their international careers after playing college football in the United States. This pathway is becoming increasingly common for young New Zealanders wanting to … Read More

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