SSP Ambassador Jack Harrison playing college soccer at Wake Forest

Your Pathway to a uS soccer Scholarship

Do you have what it takes to become a soccer student athlete in the United States? Can you follow in the footsteps of our ambassadors Jack Harrison and Rachel Daly? At SSP we focus purely on securing scholarships for a small number of men and women footballers every year.

We don’t waste your time and money organising elaborate trial games. We know the specific type of players our network of top college coaches are looking for. So, if we think that’s you, we’re happy to invest our time in making sure.

Simply complete the Free Assessment and if we think you’ve got what it takes, and you’re based in the UK, we’ll come to see you in action.

Recruiting for 2024, 2025 & 2026

College coaches begin recruiting a year to eighteen months in advance when looking to add players to their roster. Thanks to our fantastic relationships with the coaches, we know the type of player they like and the positions they need to fill. Now is the perfect time to apply!

Free Assessment
See why top Premier League player and SSP ambassador Jack Harrison left the Manchester Utd academy to study and play in the US.

Why we are different

We are different to other soccer scholarship consultancies. Not only do we assess your talent by coming to see you play in your usual environment, if you play at an elite level, we have a ready-made pathway into the professional game. Through our association with RE|MGMT, who represent professional players, including some of our SSP Ambassadors, we offer a genuine route to helping you play professionally.

SSP Ambassadors

The SSP Team

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SSP Director James Wilson at St Johns University

James Wilson

Director

Director of SSP, James oversees the day-to-day running of the consultancy. Through his extensive network with college coaches and his own personal perspective of being involved at the highest collegiate level – including 2 National Championships SSP clients are able to access unparalleled information and guidance throughout. He is passionate about creating a clear pathway for future student athletes in which they feel supported throughout their college experience with a gateway to transition into the professional game.

SSP Head of Recruitment Ben Roth

Ben Roth

Head of Player Recruitment

Ben brings his recruitment and talent identification background to the SSP team. Being based in New York, Ben is able to provide invaluable boots on the ground for our SSP clients. Currently working and representing professional clients within the MLS and throughout Europe, he is able to bring his knowledge and experience of what players can expect before turning professional.

SSP UK Scout Ryan Moon

Ryan Moon

UK Scout

Ryan who holds a UEFA A license is a graduate of the University of South Wales and is the current Head Coach of Dundee United u18s. Based in the UK and having worked within Womens and Academy football, Ryan is able to bring his expertise in player evaluation and player development when it comes to our student athletes.

SSP UK Scout Mitch White

Mitch White

UK Scout

Mitch joins the SSP team as a scout and is currently a Sports Scientist at Rangers Football Club in tandem to pursuing his PhD at the University of Birmingham. Mitch brings great experience and knowledge of what it takes to maximize the opportunity the US college system offers and is now applying that to his current role at Rangers and helping SSP during our recruitment process.

SSP US Scout Craig McCabe

Craig McCabe

US Scout

A former Dundee United academy graduate, Craig is now based in Mississippi where he is the Head Coach of Mississippi Rush Futbol Club, Head Coach of Christ Covenant Junior High and owner of CJM Soccer Training. A USSF C licensed coach with a Masters degree in Leadership from Belhaven University, Craig has a wealth of experience coaching youth, mens & womens soccer and will look to bring his expertise to the SSP recruitment team.

SSP Director James Wilson, St Johns University Graduate

James Wilson

Director

James attended college in the US having been recruited through a UK soccer consultancy. A D1 student athlete at St John's University (NY). James went through the college system having previously studied and played soccer at Herkimer Community College (NY),contributing to one of the college’s most successful eras in their history.

SSP Head of Player Recruitment Ben Roth with Emily Sonnett

Ben Roth

Head of Player Recruitment

Ben brings his recruitment and talent identification background to the SSP team. Whilst currently working and representing professional clients within the MLS and throughout Europe, he is able to bring his knowledge and experience of what players can expect if the transition into the professional realms post college presents itself.

SSP UK Scout Ryan Moon, currently Dundee Uniteds u18 Head Coach

Ryan Moon

UK Scout

Ryan who holds a UEFA A license is a graduate of the University of South Wales and is the current Head Coach of Dundee United u18s. Based in the UK and having worked within Womens and Academy football, Ryan is able to bring his expertise in player evaluation and player development when it comes to our student athletes.

SSP UK Scout Mitch White, currently working at Rangers Football Club

Mitch White

UK Scout

Mitch joins the SSP team as a scout and is currently a Sports Scientist at Rangers Football Club in tandem to pursuing his PhD at the University of Birmingham. Mitch brings great experience and knowledge of what it takes to maximize the opportunity the US college system offers and is now applying that to his current role at Rangers and helping SSP during our recruitment process.

SSP US Scout Craig McCabe

Craig McCabe

US Scout

A former Dundee United academy graduate, Craig is now based in Mississippi where he is the Head Coach of Mississippi Rush Futbol Club, Head Coach of Christ Covenant Junior High and Owner of CJM Soccer Training. A USSF C licensed coach with a Masters degree in Leadership from Belhaven University, Craig has a wealth of experience coaching youth, mens & womens soccer and will look to bring his expertise to the SSP recruitment team.