A Look at the 2025 Recruiting Landscape

Matt Langone is joined by NESJ reporter Matt Doherty to discuss the current state of college soccer recruitment, focusing on the class of 2025. They explore the slow pace of commitments due to a multitude of factors including the rise of multiple leagues, the impact of COVID-19, the transfer portal, and the influx of international players. They also delve into how these factors are affecting high school, prep school, and Division III recruiting landscapes. The episode concludes with a segment on potential rule changes in soccer, sparking lively debates.

 

Topics

00:53 Recruitment Challenges in 2025

03:39 Impact of the Transfer Portal

10:27 Division 3 Soccer's Rise

19:54 Advice for High School Players

23:34 Extra Time: Soccer Innovations

31:14 Conclusion and Wrap-Up