Junior All Whites’ Henry Hamilton set to play in the United States

The number of footballers from New Zealand playing in the United States grows yearly. There are eight Kiwis attached to Major League Soccer – the main football league in the USA – clubs this year. There are also dozens of young players studying and playing at college level in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

The NCAA Division I men’s soccer is ready to count on another player from New Zealand as Henry Hamilton has committed to the University of Maryland, one of the most important teams at college level – “Ever since I can remember it has been my dream become a professional footballer. I believe this route will allow me to continue working towards my dream as well as further my education,” he expressed on Social Media.

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The 18-year-old midfielder played the 2019-20 ISPS Handa Premiership season for Wellington Phoenix Reserves and he was part of the national team that played the FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil last year.

Oceania Football Center congratulates Henry for joining University of Maryland. We wish him good luck in this upcoming challenge.