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College ID and Pro Soccer Showcase in Germany

March 22-23, 2025 | Cologne, Germany (Kickoff Event: March 21st, 2025)

Experience European soccer and showcase your talent in front of European and American college and pro coaches. This not-for-profit event aims to provide players access to all levels.

Coaches and Scouts from:

  • NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA College Coaches
  • European Clubs and International Academies
  • FIFA licensed agents
  • College Recruiting Agents

Player Admission:

  • Tier 1 (Sold Out): Both Days: 175 USD (One Day 125 USD)
  • Tier 2 (Open): Both Days: 200 USD (One Day 150 USD)
  • Tier 3 (Coming Up): Both Days: 275 USD (One Day 200 USD) 

FAQ

Welcome to Germany - Cologne

This showcase will be held in Europe’s most densely packed region of football clubs—an impressive 4,260 German clubs within a 2.5-hour drive! Nearby countries like the Netherlands and Belgium are only about 3 hours away.

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Selection of US colleges our players have committed to!
Selection of German Bundesliga clubs and academies our players have played for!

In this unique event, there will be multiple options for evaluation and networking – all in one place!

You will be observed by:

  • NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA College Coaches
  • European Clubs and International Academies
  • FIFA licensed agents
  • College Recruiting Agents

You can find possible outcomes for players in our commitment tracker.

This event is for players aiming to either play college soccer (NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA), join an international academy, or become professional players. With that goal comes some challenges:

  1. Soccer in Europe: A lot of players desire to have a soccer experience in Europe but do not know how to start or which program to select, as it typically requires a significant financial and time investment.
  2. College Soccer (NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA): Players are often overwhelmed by the multitude of College ID Showcases, uncertain which ones are truly worthwhile, leading them to spend thousands of dollars each year with a low success rate.

Over the years, we have worked on a solution to address these challenges.

This one-of-a-kind event allows you to connect with coaches and agents, experience European soccer firsthand, and gain valuable exposure while playing at one of the world’s most renowned soccer hubs—the Bundesliga in Germany.

You will compete alongside and against European players, gaining invaluable international competition experience.

College coaches are eager to recruit players with international playing experience (watch why it matters in our interview with an NCAA coach) and are more likely to make decisions when they can evaluate playing levels by observing players competing across diverse cultures.

European Academies and FIFA-licensed agents generally focus their recruitment within Europe—making this a rare opportunity to meet them in person!

This is also the first event of its kind, bringing together college coaches, European coaches, agents, and international academies on such a large scale—hosted at a Bundesliga club in Germany.

No.

As an American or Canadian passport holder, you can travel and visit without a visa for up to 90 days.

The citizens of the following countries do not need a tourist visa to enter Germany:

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hongkong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of Slowakia, Rumania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela.

We expect about 50 coaches and recruiters from college (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA), European academy, and international club level.

In addition, our organizers and agents will have the personal connection to connect you with many more opportunities worldwide if they are convinced by your performance.

We will post updates from time to time on our social media channels the closer we get to the event.

In the U.S., players tend to spend thousands of dollars on multiple showcases.

  • Example*: For a typical 2-day ID showcase, the average fee is $350 USD.
  • If the showcase is out of state and/or requires flights, add another $250–650 USD for a round trip.
  • Staying overnight will cost an additional $100–200 USD per night.

Total: Around $1,000–1,500 USD per showcase in the U.S., which are typically offered multiple times per year and often provide limited value and attention from coaches.

*This is an estimate based on average showcase fees in the U.S.


Showcase in Germany, Europe
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  • Depending on where your home airport is in North America, a round-trip flight to Frankfurt, Germany will cost approximately $600–1,000 USD.
  • Registration fee for the 2-day showcase is $175-$275 USD depending on your admission tier.
  • Adding the all-inclusive hotel, airport pickup, transportation, and food plan (check-in Friday and check-out Sunday) will cost $400 USD, allowing you to relax and focus on showcasing your talent and networking without worrying about logistics in Germany.

Levels from MLS, MLS NEXT, ECNL, and elite leagues will provide the best exposure and opportunities, but all dedicated players are welcome to register.

Age Restrictions:

  • Boys ages 15-24 are welcome to register.
  • Girls ages 15-24 are welcome to register.

As a recruiting platform for college soccer and international soccer academies, coaching education, as well as event organizers and professional player agents, here are some of the numbers from our portfolio:

  • More than 300 UEFA licensed coaches – Learn More
  • More than 1,000 college soccer placements in NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA/CCCAA – Learn More
  • FIFA agents with a player portfolio of more than 500 million USD – Learn More
  • Strong partners such as Pixellot and Veo for highlight video creation – Learn More

This means we now have sufficient sponsors and support systems in place to keep the entrance fee as affordable as possible for players from around the world to attend.

The entrance fee for this event is strictly to cover costs directly related to organizing the event, such as field and facility rentals, as well as the other items listed in the “What’s Included in the Cost?” section.

All Players Receive:

  • Welcome event with snacks (Friday March 21, 2025 evening)
  • Training and game sessions with UEFA licensed and college coaches
  • Video recording of the games
  • Seminar on the college recruiting process, international academy recruiting process, FIFA agent professional contract process, and mental strength
  • Training kit

What is not included:

  • Flights to/from Germany are not included.
    Do not worry: If you need help with travel arrangements (flights and hotel), we will have travel packages available to choose from based on your needs and budget. Simply select the field when registering, and we will be in touch.
  • Meal plan is not included. It can be selected as an add-on during the checkout process.
  • European medical and accident insurance is not included but can be added as an add-on during the checkout process.

Friday, March 21 (Pre-Event)

  • Evening: Meet & Greet (Casual gathering for coaches, players, and parents to connect ahead of the event.)

Saturday, March 22 (Day 1)

  • Morning to Early Afternoon: Men’s Showcase Matches (Day 1)
  • Morning to Early Afternoon: Women’s Showcase Matches (Day 1)
  • Soccer-Specific Workshop

Sunday, March 23 (Day 2)

  • Morning to Early Afternoon: Men’s Showcase Matches (Day 2)
  • Morning to Early Afternoon: Women’s Showcase Matches (Day 2)
  • Soccer-Specific Workshop

We offer different pricing tiers to incentivize early registration, manage event logistics, and ensure fair access to all participants. For this non-profit event, the number of players will be capped once all tiers are sold out to maximize networking opportunities for each participant.

Tier 1: This discounted rate rewards those who register early, helping us secure commitments and plan resources effectively.

Tier 2: This standard rate reflects the ongoing availability and supports the operational costs as the event approaches.

Tier 3: This final tier accommodates late registrations, but at a higher cost to account for last-minute arrangements and resource adjustments required to ensure a seamless experience for all participants.

Fill out the registration form, and reserve your spot.

Following your registration, travel instructions will be sent, and travel packages can be booked separately if assistance is needed. Don’t worry; we have assisted more than 500 players and coaches with their travel arrangements to Germany.

Important:

For this not-for-profit event, the number of players will be capped once all tiers are sold out to maximize networking opportunities for each participant. The price increases once a pricing tier is sold out.

Great—once you secure your spot, you will receive a confirmation via email.

The next step is receiving final logistical information via email to address questions such as the schedule, travel and housing arrangements, and anything else needed to ensure you make the most of your time in Germany.

This will be sent in early 2025.

We send information closer to the event to ensure you receive the most accurate, finalized details, reduce confusion, accommodate late registrations, and provide a seamless experience for all participants.

Email us, and we will be glad to assist you with anything you need!