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Posted February 01, 2025 00:51 · last edited February 01, 2025 01:59

Francis de Vries, Deklan Wynne, James Musa so other Kiwis who have had time in the US (mainly USL) and sometimes as CBs. FDV was mostly a CB before going to Sweden and becoming a LB when Varnamo discovered he had a great cross.

Nelson's Cory Brown another NZ CB who had a brief time at Fresno FC in the USL.

But basically if you are a young Kiwi and football is your no 1 priority, Europe will always be the dream outcome.

It ain't easy to springboard from the US to Europe. Nellie did it, but he was top drawer. Deklan Wynne (where is he now?), had a short gig at Port Vale last season. Will Gillingham with a UK passport has gone from a US college to Scottish 3rd tier.

Mikey Boxall could have done it you'd think. Must have been some L1/Championship clubs interested in the past, but he seems to love the MLS, and maybe the pay is just better stateside. He of course went to a US College when a youngster. Be interesting to see if the UK is Surman's next destination. He does have Neville with his connections as Portland coach

But yeah if education and a good post playing career is as important (or more) than football, yeah for sure the US route offers opportunities. Ronan Wynne the latest. There is a heap ex Kiwi footballers that have made a life for themselves Stateside once they have hung up the boots. Many of them like Nelsen, Elliott, Gavin Wilkinson, Duncan Oughton still involved heavily in 'Soccer'. Jake Gleeson last I read was a GK coach at California high school or college.

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Francis de Vries, Deklan Wynne, James Musa so other Kiwis who have had time in the US (mainly USL) and sometimes as CBs. FDV was mostly a CB before going to Sweden and becoming a LB when Varnamo discovered he had a great cross.

Nelson's Cory Brown another NZ CB who had a brief time at Fresno FC in the USL.

But basically if you are a young Kiwi and football is your no 1 priority, Europe will always be the dream outcome.

It ain't easy to springboard from the US to Europe. Nellie did it, but he was top drawer. Deklan Wynne (where is he now?), had a short gig at Port Vale last season. Will Gillingham with a UK passport has gone from a US college to Scottish 3rd tier.

Mikey Boxall could have done it you'd think. Must have been some L1/Championship clubs interested in the past, but he seems to love the MLS, and maybe the pay is just better stateside. He of course went to a US College when a youngster. Be interesting to see if the UK is Surman's next destination. He does have Neville with his connections as Portland coach

But yeah if education and a good post playing career is as important (or more) than football, yeah for sure the US route offers opportunities. Ronan Wynne the latest. There is a heap ex Kiwi footballers that have made a life for themselves Stateside one they have hung up the boots. Many of them like Nelsen, Elliott, Gavin Wilkinson, Duncan Oughton still involved heavily in 'Soccer'.

Unknown editor edited February 01, 2025 01:57

Francis de Vries, Deklan Wynne, James Musa so other Kiwis who have had time in the US (mainly USL) and sometimes as CBs. FDV was mostly a CB before going to Sweden and becoming a LB when Varnamo discovered he had a great cross.

Nelson's Cory Brown another NZ CB who had a brief time at Fresno FC in the USL.

But basically if you are a young Kiwi and football is your no 1 priority, Europe will always be the dream outcome.

It ain't easy to springboard from the US to Europe. Nellie did it, but he was top drawer. Deklan Wynne (where is he now?), had a short gig at Port Vale last season. Mikey Boxall could have done it you'd think. Must have been some L1/Championship clubs interested in the past, but he seems to love the MLS, and maybe the pay is just better stateside. He of course went to a US College when a youngster. Be interesting to see if the UK is Surman's next destination. He does have Neville with his connections as Portland coach

But yeah if education and a good post playing career is as important (or more) than football, yeah for sure the US route offers opportunities. Ronan Wynne the latest. There is a heap ex Kiwi footballers that have made a life for themselves Stateside one they have hung up the boots. Many of them like Nelsen, Elliott, Gavin Wilkinson, Duncan Oughton still involved heavily in 'Soccer'.

Unknown editor edited February 01, 2025 00:56

Francis de Vries, Deklan Wynne, James Musa so other Kiwis who have had time in the US (mainly USL) and sometimes as CBs. FDV was mostly a CB before going to Sweden and becoming a LB when Varnamo discovered he had a great cross.

Nelson's Cory Brown another NZ CB who had a brief time at Fresno FC in the USL.

But basically if you arte a young Kiwi and football is your no 1 priority, Europe will always be the dream destination.

It ain't easy to springboard from the US to Europe. Nellie did it, but he was top drawer. Deklan Wynne (where is he now?), had a short gig at Port Vale last season. Mikey Boxall could have done it you'd think. Must have been some L1/Championship clubs interested in the past, but he seems to love the MLS, and maybe the pay is just better stateside. He of course went to a US College when a youngster.

But yeah if education and a good post playing career is as important (or more) than football, yeah for sure the US route offers opportunities. Ronan Wynne the latest. There is a heap ex Kiwi footballers that have made a life for themselves Stateside one they have hung up the boots. Many of them like Nelsen, Elliott, Gavin Wilkinson, Duncan Oughton still involved heavily in 'soccer'.