Colom to Play in UK While Earning Master's Degree

Release courtesy of Play Overseas

Former Doane University men's soccer player Guillem Colom to continue career overseas!

After two excellent seasons with the Tigers, Guillem has accepted an offer to continue his college soccer career and education in England this fall.

This September, Guillem will embark on an exciting postgraduate year in the UK, where he will spend 12 months as a student-athlete—playing another season of college soccer while working toward his master's degree.

After receiving several UK university offers, Guillem committed to an institution with a strong sporting culture and a proven commitment to athlete development. Alongside pursuing his master's degree in Strength and Conditioning, he'll join a top-level college soccer program, challenging himself in a new environment to elevate his game.

Over recent years, the UK has become a popular destination for former student-athletes as different eligibility rules permit students to compete alongside their graduate education.

While the chance to play another year of college sport initially caught his attention, several other factors also influenced Guillem's decision to make the move to England. Master's degrees in the UK take just 12 months to complete, tuition is typically cheaper, and former US college athletes can often use their playing experience to earn athletic scholarships.

Guillem was supported throughout the entire process by UK-based company Play Overseas, who provide a free service to graduating and former student-athletes, helping them to identify opportunities to further both their sporting career and education overseas.

Play Overseas is currently recruiting student-athletes for the Fall 2025 intake and beyond. Any student who wishes to explore the possibility of playing a further year of college sport in the UK while pursuing a master's degree can register their interest via the following link: www.playoverseas.co.uk/apply