Episode 124 of the Inside College Soccer Podcast is a major one. Don Williams sits down with Sasho Cirovski, Head Men’s Soccer Coach at the University of Maryland, to talk about the two-semester model for Division I men’s soccer and why he has spent 13 years working to get it passed.

The timing matters. On 7th October 2026, the NCAA Division I Cabinet affirmed Proposal 2026-27, a year-round men’s soccer season with competition in the fall and spring and the championship in the spring. The Cabinet vote fell short of 75 percent, so the proposal entered a 30-day rescission period. It takes effect for the 2027-28 academic year unless at least 241 Division I schools vote to rescind it. As of 2nd November, 183 rescind votes had been confirmed. Voting closes on Friday 6th November 2026.

In this conversation, Don and Sasho discuss where the proposal came from, why he has pushed for it for so long and what it could mean for players, programmes and the future of college soccer.

If you are a player, parent, coach or anyone invested in the future of the college game, this is an episode you will want to hear before the vote closes.

Presented by SRUSA - the world’s leading college soccer placement agency.
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College soccer is changing, and the financial realities behind it are raising serious questions about the future of the game.

Part 2 of this special two-part episode is here! After the huge response to Part 1, Don Williams sits down again with Andre Luciano - SRUSA Senior Soccer Consultant and College Placement Expert with 30 years of experience across NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, USL and youth soccer - to look at the money shaping college soccer.

With NIL and revenue-sharing money changing the landscape, are we creating an even bigger gap between the college soccer haves and have-nots? How do schools with limited resources compete with the wealthiest programmes?

Don and Andre also discuss the proposed two-semester model for Division I men’s soccer. They cover why the proposal has merit, the potential benefits of the change and the possible drawbacks, including how it could negatively affect some Division I men’s programmes.

The conversation doesn’t stop at the problems. They also share their thoughts on possible solutions, particularly around funding and protecting non-revenue sports. How do you create a sustainable model for college athletics without sacrificing opportunities for student-athletes? And what could it all mean for the future of college soccer?

With three decades of coaching and recruiting experience, Andre brings practical, honest insight to a conversation that goes well beyond the headlines.

Whether you are a player, parent, coach or anyone invested in the future of college soccer - this is an episode worth your time.

Connect with Andre Luciano:
X: https://x.com/LVHoosierGK
Email: andre@srusasoccer.com

Presented by SRUSA - the world’s leading college soccer placement agency.
www.srusasoccer.com

The transfer portal has changed college soccer - and knowing when and how to use it can make a significant difference in where a player ends up.

In Part 1 of this special two-part episode, Don Williams sits down with Andre Luciano - SRUSA Senior Soccer Consultant and College Placement Expert with 30 years of experience across NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, USL and youth soccer - to break down the transfer process from start to finish.

When is the right time to enter the portal? Is the fall or spring window the better option? How should a player approach the conversation with their current coach - and with potential new coaches? What should players understand before making the decision to transfer at all?

Don and Andre also discuss graduate students and the transfer portal, including how the new 5-in-5 eligibility model affects graduate players who are considering their next move.

With three decades of coaching and recruiting experience, Andre brings practical, honest insight into the decisions players face and the mistakes they need to avoid.

Whether you are a current college player considering a transfer, a graduate student exploring your options or a parent trying to understand the process - this is an episode worth your time.

Connect with Andre Luciano:
X: https://x.com/LVHoosierGK
Email: andre@srusasoccer.com

Presented by SRUSA - the world’s leading college soccer placement agency.
www.srusasoccer.com