College soccer

College soccer is a term used to describe soccer that is played by teams operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes. College soccer is probably most widespread in the United States, but is also important in South Korea and Canada.

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Soccer - Team - Colleges - Universities - Professional league - United States - South Korea - Canada

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In the United States, college soccer is divided into three NCAA Divisions, as well as the NAIA.

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NCAA - NAIA

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Many top American college soccer players play for separate teams in the Premier Development League (PDL) during the summer. One college club, the BYU Cougars, have foregone playing in the NCAA or NAIA and instead play their games in the PDL.

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Premier Development League - BYU Cougars

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