Anonymous wrote:what does this have anything to do with the Dutch Soccer School?

I heard the Dutch Soccer School stinks really bad.

what does this have anything to do with the Dutch Soccer School?

Anonymous wrote:new way how European teams fund their academies . American parents so generous they fund local clubs and decided to do the same for Europe too .

Well, why do you think Loudoun Soccer and VRSC continually add foreigners? Hint: it isn’t their “expertise” or “experience”.

The answer lies in their McMansions and bank accounts.

They could never aspire to a fraction of that wealthy lavish lifestyle back in their countries of origin.

They won’t naturalize though because “muh roots, mate!” Forget the Germans that’s another special case

Any updates on this camp from summer 2025? Good, bad, indifferent?

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone gone in the past? Worth it for a 14 year old ECNL boy? Feel like he’s outgrown all camps. Even overnight college camps are often younger and not too selective. He’s young for a true college ID camp to really be worth it.
We do some private training but any other thoughts for that age?

My kid went 1 year. They were honest -- the kid struggled as we admittedly were doing too many soccer things -- but they were jerks about it. And once they decided the kid wasn't good enough for THEM, they ignored and spent most of the time catering to players they eventually invited to go to their European camps.

Speaking of the European camps, parents should be aware that they mostly cater to boys if this is what you're interested in. One week for girls, multiple options for boys.

The year we went to Netherlands (Pro Tour), for the two age groups on our week, there were only about 3 girls per group and played with the boys. Exhibitions were against all boys. It was a good experience.

Interesting, good to know. My daughter has gotten invites for various overseas camps and we've never accepted. The girls seem mostly like an afterthought.

Has anyone ever interviewed with a European pro academy? We've received several emails inviting us to join their academy team, but the cost is really high. Just wondering-are these legit?
FYI; ECNL Boy

The general rule, once you are U13 or older on the boys side, if it is free, your kid is good and the opportunity is legit. This applies to stateside as well with MLS Academies and a few slots on each of the ECNL and MLS Next teams in the area.

If you are paying, I hope it is not from the college funds and just coming from your OnlyFans & Fanduel budgets.

new way how European teams fund their academies . American parents so generous they fund local clubs and decided to do the same for Europe too .

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone gone in the past? Worth it for a 14 year old ECNL boy? Feel like he’s outgrown all camps. Even overnight college camps are often younger and not too selective. He’s young for a true college ID camp to really be worth it.
We do some private training but any other thoughts for that age?

My kid went 1 year. They were honest -- the kid struggled as we admittedly were doing too many soccer things -- but they were jerks about it. And once they decided the kid wasn't good enough for THEM, they ignored and spent most of the time catering to players they eventually invited to go to their European camps.

Speaking of the European camps, parents should be aware that they mostly cater to boys if this is what you're interested in. One week for girls, multiple options for boys.

The year we went to Netherlands (Pro Tour), for the two age groups on our week, there were only about 3 girls per group and played with the boys. Exhibitions were against all boys. It was a good experience.

Interesting, good to know. My daughter has gotten invites for various overseas camps and we've never accepted. The girls seem mostly like an afterthought.

Has anyone ever interviewed with a European pro academy? We've received several emails inviting us to join their academy team, but the cost is really high. Just wondering-are these legit?
FYI; ECNL Boy

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone gone in the past? Worth it for a 14 year old ECNL boy? Feel like he’s outgrown all camps. Even overnight college camps are often younger and not too selective. He’s young for a true college ID camp to really be worth it.
We do some private training but any other thoughts for that age?

My kid went 1 year. They were honest -- the kid struggled as we admittedly were doing too many soccer things -- but they were jerks about it. And once they decided the kid wasn't good enough for THEM, they ignored and spent most of the time catering to players they eventually invited to go to their European camps.

Speaking of the European camps, parents should be aware that they mostly cater to boys if this is what you're interested in. One week for girls, multiple options for boys.

The year we went to Netherlands (Pro Tour), for the two age groups on our week, there were only about 3 girls per group and played with the boys. Exhibitions were against all boys. It was a good experience.

Interesting, good to know. My daughter has gotten invites for various overseas camps and we've never accepted. The girls seem mostly like an afterthought.

Anonymous wrote:My kids enjoyed it and they gave great reviews. We hosted coaches one year and they were a blast, as most Dutch people are.

^evaluations, not reviews. Multiple pages and very specific, better than any we have ever received from a travel coach in the 15 years (usually didn't get any feed back).

My kids enjoyed it and they gave great reviews. We hosted coaches one year and they were a blast, as most Dutch people are.

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone gone in the past? Worth it for a 14 year old ECNL boy? Feel like he’s outgrown all camps. Even overnight college camps are often younger and not too selective. He’s young for a true college ID camp to really be worth it.
We do some private training but any other thoughts for that age?

My kid went 1 year. They were honest -- the kid struggled as we admittedly were doing too many soccer things -- but they were jerks about it. And once they decided the kid wasn't good enough for THEM, they ignored and spent most of the time catering to players they eventually invited to go to their European camps.

Speaking of the European camps, parents should be aware that they mostly cater to boys if this is what you're interested in. One week for girls, multiple options for boys.

The year we went to Netherlands (Pro Tour), for the two age groups on our week, there were only about 3 girls per group and played with the boys. Exhibitions were against all boys. It was a good experience.

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone gone in the past? Worth it for a 14 year old ECNL boy? Feel like he’s outgrown all camps. Even overnight college camps are often younger and not too selective. He’s young for a true college ID camp to really be worth it.
We do some private training but any other thoughts for that age?

My kid went 1 year. They were honest -- the kid struggled as we admittedly were doing too many soccer things -- but they were jerks about it. And once they decided the kid wasn't good enough for THEM, they ignored and spent most of the time catering to players they eventually invited to go to their European camps.

Speaking of the European camps, parents should be aware that they mostly cater to boys if this is what you're interested in. One week for girls, multiple options for boys.

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Anonymous wrote:The true top level ballers at 14, 15 in our area won't be found at expensive fancy brand-name summer camps.

So…where will they be found? Or do you not know?

Maybe they will be found in a Dutch Oven.

I actually want a Dutch Oven but my husband keeps getting the wrong idea!

Anonymous wrote:I don’t know about their soccer school, but you should avoid their ovens at all costs.

LOL!

Anonymous wrote:You mean in The Netherlands? We have gone and it was very good. Go for the international week otherwise it will be only in Dutch. Also, pick some colleges and go to their ID camps - coaches start recruiting very young and the more they see you, the better chance they will recognize you as you get older.

It's one of these international groups that travel around the country and hold camps to make money and invite players to their European camps to make more money. If like you as a player, it could be fun/beneficial from a soccer sense and good experience to travel to Europe.