FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Thinking about taking your football to America? Here are some of the questions players and families ask us most often.
No. You don't need to have played for a professional football academy to apply to Opportunity XI. We welcome players from a range of football backgrounds. What matters is your ability, potential and ambition to explore opportunities in America.
Yes. Opportunity XI supports both male and female footballers who want to explore opportunities to play football and study in America.
If you're starting to think seriously about your future after school or college, it's a good time to explore your options. Opportunity XI welcomes applications from players at different stages of their football journey. Apply and we'll review your information to help determine the appropriate next step.
No. You don't need to have a particular American university or college in mind before applying. Opportunity XI will help you explore opportunities that could suit your football ambitions and future goals.
No. You don't need a recruitment video to apply to Opportunity XI. If you already have footage of yourself playing, you're welcome to include it with your application, but it's completely optional.
No. Opportunity XI cannot guarantee a scholarship or a place at an American university. Our role is to assess your football ability, help you explore suitable opportunities and, through our network of contacts in American college football, support you in pursuing your ambitions of playing football and studying in America.
Our Assessment Events give players the opportunity to demonstrate their football ability in a structured environment. The session includes technical activities, small-sided games and match play, allowing us to assess players in their natural positions, including goalkeepers.
Following the event, we'll review each player's performance and contact them about their assessment outcome and potential next steps.
No. Attending an Opportunity XI Assessment Event does not automatically mean you will be offered representation.
Following the event, we'll review each player's performance and potential. Players we believe we can support on their journey towards American college football may be invited to discuss the next steps with Opportunity XI.
Yes! One of the biggest attractions of American college football is the opportunity to combine playing competitive football with studying towards a university degree.
You'll have the chance to develop as a footballer, gain an education and experience life in America — creating opportunities both on and off the pitch.
Getting started is simple. Click APPLY NOW and complete our short player application form.
Opportunity XI will review your information and contact you about the next steps towards attending an Assessment Event.
Your journey towards playing football and studying in America could start right here.