Two of our students jet off to America after being offered football scholarships

Two talented footballers on the sports studies course at Cambridge Regional College, have been offered scholarships to play in America.

Sol Goodby and Emre Tursucu are jetting to the States in September where they will play college football for two years before graduating to university.

The pair were talent spotted by a respected football scout who has already placed seven former CRC students within American universities.

Sol, 19, of Ramsey, is going to Coastal Bend College in Texas.

Emre, 18, of Upwell, is going to Pratts Community College in Kansas.

Tom Hall. Sports Studies tutor at Cambridge Regional College, said: “Sol reads the game well, has good leadership qualities and is confident. He is a great character and through his time with us has developed educationally and as a footballer. He captained the college team when we won the College League and when we played the Dubai International Super Cup.

“Emre is a powerhouse in the midfield. He is the engine in the middle and works hard. He is a good honest player with a fantastic attitude to the game. We will miss them both but we are also really excited for their future careers.”

Sol began playing football at the age of about four for the Ramsey Colts and progressed to stints at Histon and Peterborough Untied before joining the Cambridge Untied Academy.

He said: “I began at grass roots and want to work hard to make a name for myself to go as far as I can in football. I nearly quit football in Year 10 but I’m grateful I stuck with it and am also thankful for the support of Cambridge Regional College tutors who pushed me in the right direction and provided stability with the right encouragement for my future.”

Emre began playing football at about the age of seven when he joined the Outwell youth team. He then progressed to Hungate Rovers in Emneth and on tp Downham Market. He had stints playing for Kings Lynn Elite and also Norfolk County.

The former Downham Market Academy student said: “My plan was to join Cambridge United, I never dreamt I could be going to America. My goal now is to be drafted into an American team.”

He added: “The tutors at college bring out the best in people. They have helped us progress with amazing support and enthusiasm.”

Tutor Tom said: “We work hard on the progression routes for our students and scholarships in the US are proving to be a really popular destination.

“Since the programme began seven years ago, we have had many go out to America, but also many of our learners go on to study at university on a variety of courses.

“We’ve also had some of our students go on to work full time for Cambridge United in a coaching role, which is a fantastic opportunity. Two of our previous students from the programme, Harry Darling and Tom Knowles, are both current full time pro’s with Cambridge United.

“I am really happy that Sol and Emre are taking this opportunity and continuing the success of the programme by taking their studies and their football further. It is a big thing for them to leave their family and friends at this young age to chase a dream but it is totally worth doing. We are really pleased for them and wish them all the very best for their future football careers.”