If you’re a high-school athlete considering college soccer, this episode is for you. We reflect on the decisions we faced when we were in your shoes , what shaped our choices, what we wish we had known earlier, and the tactics that could have made those decisions less overwhelming.

We talk about why no recruiting process is ever as straightforward as it seems, the ups and downs you can expect, and how to figure out whether college soccer is truly something you want, not just something you feel pressured to pursue.