Women’s soccer in the United States offers exceptional opportunities for players wishing to develop their soccer skills. With athletic scholarships, state-of-the-art facilities and top-level competition, the NCAA, NAIA and Junior College allow players to develop their talents while pursuing their university studies. Join a women’s soccer team in the United States can pave the way to a professional career while earning a recognized degree.
A soccer player with the ACBB and EF Villa in Madrid for many years and an expert on the American university world, Jeanne joined Elite Athletes in 2022 to develop the women’s section of university soccer. Her experience and passion for the sport are major assets in guiding and supporting young female players towards academic and sporting opportunities.
One sentence that would define your experience at university and in the US: an incredible experience from start to finish that marks you for life. This experience made me grow so much as a person and as a player. The United States opened so many doors for me, because it’s a land of opportunity. We’re treated like kings and recognized as athletes, and we’re put in perfect conditions for success and for aiming even higher later on. The US is a real springboard.
Studies undertaken on site: Bachelor in Sport and Recreation Management with a minor in Business. (No studies on my return to Europe).
What did you do after your university studies: I signed up as a pro in Italy’s Serie A
trophies and personal and collective awards with your university team:
One sentence that would define your experience at university and in the US:
My experience at university in the US was enriching and exciting, where I was able to reconcile my commitment to soccer with opportunities for learning and personal development.
The studies you did there and on your return to France if this is your case:
I signed my first professional contract with AS Saint-Etienne, where I played my first minutes in the Arkema D1. I continued my career with a year at FC Basel in Switzerland. Finally, I’ve just joined RSC Anderlecht, Belgium’s top club, for the next two seasons.
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