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Turning Down Division I College Soccer Offers Was The Best Decision I Made

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DECEMBER 16, 2025
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1. Turning Down Division I College Soccer Offers Was The Best Decision I Made

“Every young girl’s journey to college soccer will be different, and I’m not ignorant to the fact that the D1 path is AMAZING for many, and they thrive taking that route.

But it wasn’t for me.

And it’s not for everyone.

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