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How to Get Paid to Play Soccer
Many of us dream of being a professionally paid athlete but in reality only a small fraction of us make it to this elite level (sorry to be a Debbie downer). That being said, many of us have spent countless hours, days and years training and significant money to play recreation and competitive sports. Why not get paid to play adult soccer at a recreational or competitive level? Leverage those amazing skills you have developed over all these years. Moreover, there is a hidden yet large demand for quality players especially if you are a goaltender or consistent star striker (Goaltenders are always in demand and should get paid for their services)
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So how do you get paid to play soccer?
- Find a team that pays you to play soccer
This is more common than you think! There are some teams that will explicitly pay good players to play games for them. These teams may not be obvious or easy to find so it may be easier to list yourself on a service like Subsneeded.com and get found. The demand is especially great for more competitive adult soccer teams who are often short healthy quality players. There is a pent up demand for quality goaltenders in particular.
Just put this in perspective. It is not a big deal for a team fielding 16-20 players to each pitch in $10 or $20 to recruit a quality goalkeeper who will give them a chance to win every night! This is also common for all quality players, especially outstanding and consistent strikers! - Attend training camps or academies
This path is more practical for those who have trained and planned their lives around playing professional soccer. The training camps and academies may not pay you cash directly but will definitely help you in your journey to find a club that will pay you to play soccer. This may vary globally. Some sample camps or academies include:
– SIA Soccer Academy
– Atlanta United Camps
– New York Red Bulls Camps
– Inter Miami CF - Find a Soccer Agent
This path assumes that you have reached a level of skill where an agent will sign you and or you are scouted. A good agent is crucial and should find you the best developmental and financial growth path. This is a key step to making big money.
- Organize a league or tournament
You can organize a league or tournament to generate some cash and also get to play for free! You will get to build a solid network of soccer players. Don’t forget to use Subsneeded.com to fill in any player or referee shortages!
- List yourself on Subsneeded
Did you know that there are always teams and partners looking for good players? Whether you want to be a substitute on demand player or a more reliable committed player. List yourself on Subsneeded.com for all these great reasons:
a. Totally free to list your skills and offer your athletic services
b. Showcase your skills and experience
c. Free booking feature that handles scheduling and payments (you can also charge $0)
d. Teams and playing partners around the world can find you, your sport, experience, skills and available schedule
e. Great for listing yourself if you travel and are visiting a different city/country and want to continue to play and enjoy the sport you love
f. Great for networking and meeting new people
g. List yourself for a multitude of sports such as basketball, baseball, football, soccer, tennis and much much more… - Coach soccer
Technically you are not playing but you are still on the field and in the game. Ask around local schools and clubs for any teams looking for qualified coaches. Don’t forget to list your coaching skills ,experience and services on Subsneeded.com so you can be found!
- Referee soccer Games
Again, technically you are not playing but you are still on the field and definitely in the game. Arguably one of the most important components of the game. You will most definitely get paid to referee or linesman a game. The demand is significant and many cities and towns actually have shortages of quality reliable officials. The pay can be meaningful especially for higher levels and more important matches and tournaments. Nonetheless, you will likely need to be trained and accredited by a certified body for more formal leagues and tournaments.
Refer to our blog on how to make extra money as a soccer referee in 4 easy steps. Don’t forget to list your referee skills, experience and services on Subsneeded.com so you can be found!
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are many ways to get paid to play soccer even if you are not a professional. Some options are a little easier than others but they are all possible if you put your heart to it. High demand positions such as goalie or top flight strikers tend to get paid more and more regularly. Nevertheless, you are always a winner just for getting out playing the Beautiful Game!
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