" Ever since I was young I knew I wanted to play soccer at a high level. It wasn't until I came to NIFC that I realized that my dreams of playing post-secondary could actually be a reality. NIFC has provided me with a positive and competitive training environment, and endless amounts of opportunities to showcase my abilities. I never thought I would have been exposed to the culture that came with trialing in Portugal or returning and reconnecting with the people that I met there. I feel as though without these opportunities I wouldn't be where I am today. Not to mention the family-like atmosphere and friendships that this club has connected me with. Thank you to the coaching staff for their continued support and encouragement to push me to where I am today."

- Ella Hurrle - D'Youville University, NCAA D2

" I have had the great honour to play as a call up with the Niagara International FC team a few times now and travel with them to Portugal with my current team, Ancaster Legacy FC for an experience of a life time there. I am beyond grateful for all the amazing opportunities they have given me and all of the doors that they opened for me to make my dreams of playing at a collegiate level come true. My coaches Andre and Victor have been supportive through the whole journey, constantly building me up, helping me make corrections where needed and pushing me to be the best player I can be on and off the pitch. I am so thankful that I will be able to play for Great Lakes Christian College this coming fall now because of their amazing help along the way!."

- Angelica Coretti - Great Lakes Christian College, NCCAA

" I started playing for NIFC when I was 16 and as soon as I started I realized that this club was different and that it was a place that I would not only excel as a player but as a person. The training sessions and staff are exactly what you’re looking for in a premier club. They offer extra training sessions, private sessions and small group sessions to work on things accommodated to you specifically. The staff especially got me to where I am today. When we toured in Portugal I was offered a spot to play on a professional team over there for 8 months out of the year. I would’ve never been offered something like that without the help of NIFC. I now play college soccer at Buffalo State and have for 4 years. This club changed who I was as a player in the best way possible and made me into a better person because of it."

- Lexi Cummings - Buffalo State College, NCAA D3

" Soccer has always been an outlet of mine growing up and I knew from a young age that I wanted to continue in post-secondary school, but I was scared of the unknown. I was unsure where to start that process and honestly afraid of the rejection that might come. No matter what came my way, the people at NIFC stuck with me and pushed me towards success. They are the reason why I have gained these countless opportunities, whether it’s playing in endless college showcases, training with great coaching staff, getting the opportunity to participate in a two week trial in Portugal, and now getting the chance to play NCAA D2. This academy gave me some of my favourite memories and opportunities I will never forget. Playing for NIFC didn’t feel like team, it genuinely felt like a second family over these past years. "

- Beatrice Allan - West Liberty University, NCAA D2

" I’ve trained and played with NIFC from the beginning. Without the skills learned from all the coaches, I would not have had the opportunity to participate in playing at the level of soccer as I did. The showcase games/tournaments that I participated in Canada and the USA provided me with the exposure and opportunity to choose from several post secondary schools to play for. I’m very grateful to have been able to train under such skilled and knowledgeable coaches and appreciate that they continue to support and keep up with my post secondary soccer career. "

- Darrien Ryan - Seneca College, OCAA

"Playing for Niagara International FC throughout my last years of high school helped me develop as a player, and also gave me the opportunities needed to play the sport I love in a postsecondary setting. The training provided allowed me to not only develop my technical skills, but also my game sense. This in turn allowed me to grow an understanding of my position and role as a teammate both on and off the field. My coaches always supported and believed in my goals and aspirations as a player and pushed me to become the player I am today. NIFC exposed me to competition both in Canada and the U.S which allowed me to bring my game to a very competitive level which allowed me to be scouted by Sheridan College."

- Daniela Jenkins, Sheridan College, OCAA

NIFC has provided me with so many opportunities to play soccer at the collegiate level. Niagara International Football Club created a positive and hard working atmosphere to prepare me for the next level. My coaches motivated me and pushed me every training session and it paid off in the end. They provided me with lots of exposure and high quality video footage which is key in contacting University coaches. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. Thank you NIFC for all you have done for me!

- Hanna Dino, D'Youville University, NCAA D2



- Rory Schaeffer, St. Francis Univeristy, NCAA D1

- Megan Persico, Gannon University, NCAA D2

- Eve DiCarlo, Buffalo State College, NCAA D3

- Alyssa Arcand, Niagara College, OCAA

- Yulissa Tosado-Munoz, Medaille University, NCAA D3

- Laura Cohn, Barry University, NCAA D2

- Francesca Kobee, D'Youville College, NCAA D2