International talents have a rich history in college soccer. The practice of reaching overseas — especially to Europe — has been developed over time, and often led to great success.
And those imports have been crucial in shaping national championship-winning sides. Ran Iwai was a key contributor for Florida State in 2021. Malaika Meena was similarly influential for Wake Forest. And Yujie Zhao and Deyna Castellanos were vital pieces for the Florida State team that won it all in 2018.
There’s a new wave of international talent headed into college soccer ahead of the 2022 season. Here are 11 of the top prospects to watch:
