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u.s. college soccer?

What to expect when playing U.S. college soccer:

Fall Semester

  • Soccer is a Fall sport, played in the first half of the U.S. school year.
  • Games are usually between late August and early December.
  • You can expect to play approximately 20-25 soccer games in an average season.
  • You will also be practicing up to 20 hours per week during the season.

Spring Semester

  • The Spring semester is the off-season for soccer.
  • You can expect to practice a maximum of 8 hours a week during the Spring.
  • Your schedule will feature solo or small group practices.
  • Weight lifting and conditioning will be required in addition to technical training in preparation for the upcoming fall season.

Women’s soccer programs all over the U.S. participate under all governing bodies and divisions.

NCAA

The NCAA endorses three divisions of women’s collegiate soccer.

Division I
  • Currently sponsor 204 women’s soccer programs
  • 9.9 full soccer scholarships are available per women’s soccer team
Division II
  • Currently sponsor 213 women’s soccer programs
  • 9 full soccer scholarships available per women’s soccer team
Division III
  • Currently sponsor 416 women’s golf programs
  • Financial aid is available but is not considered soccer scholarship

NJCAA

The NJCAA endorses three divisions of women’s collegiate soccer.

  • Currently sponsor 223 women’s soccer programs across three divisions
  • 24 full soccer scholarships available across all divisions

NAIA

The NAIA endorses one division of women’s collegiate soccer.

  • Currently sponsor 188 women’s soccer programs
  • 12 full soccer scholarships available per women’s soccer team