One Soccer Nation and Laurel Springs School Announce Strategic Partnership to Support the Next Generation of Soccer Talent

TORONTO, ON and WEST CHESTER, PA, July 1, 2026: One Soccer Nation (OSN), the media platform trusted by soccer investors, club owners, and operators across North America, and Laurel Springs School (LSS), the accredited online private K-12 school with a 35-year legacy of educating elite student athletes, today announced a strategic partnership designed to connect soccer families with flexible, NCAA-approved education built around their goals.

The partnership arrives at a defining moment for the sport. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup being hosted across North America, the 2028 LA Olympics on the horizon, and record capital flowing into the game at every level, more young players and families than ever are pursuing serious soccer pathways that demand flexibility a traditional classroom cannot provide.

Through the partnership, OSN will feature Laurel Springs across its media ecosystem, which spans 300+ podcast episodes, 24+ podcast platforms, and a monthly reach of 74,000 across a B2B and B2C audience of club owners, league executives, coaches, and soccer families. A co-branded landing page will give OSN listeners a direct path to explore Laurel Springs' programs, and Laurel Springs students, alumni, and leaders will appear on The One Soccer Nation Podcast to share their journeys.

"Laurel Springs has spent 35 years proving that elite athletic ambition and elite academics are not competing priorities," said Kareem Rae, Founder and CEO of One Soccer Nation. "Their track record with student athletes is remarkable, and their partnerships across the soccer landscape speak for themselves. As the game explodes across North America, families need to know this pathway exists. We are proud to help tell that story."

Laurel Springs, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Cognia, serves students in all 50 states and 70+ countries. Its student athlete outcomes include a 2024 graduate ranked the number one men's soccer recruit in the nation, and the school maintains education partnerships with professional clubs across Major League Soccer and beyond. Eighty six percent of Laurel Springs students are admitted to at least one of their top three college choices.

"Soccer is one of the fastest growing segments at Laurel Springs, and for good reason. The sport demands training schedules, travel, and commitment that traditional school calendars simply were not built for," said Jack Dempsey, Strategic Partnerships and Development Manager at Laurel Springs School. "One Soccer Nation sits at the center of the conversations shaping this sport in North America. Partnering with Kareem and his platform means reaching the families, coaches, and clubs who need to know there is an education built for the way their athletes actually live."

The partnership officially launches July 1, 2026, with content rolling out across both organizations' platforms throughout the year.

One Soccer Nation (OSN) is a media, consulting, and club development platform covering the business of soccer in North America. Through The One Soccer Nation Podcast, OSN has produced 300+ episodes with club owners, league executives, investors, and operators, reaching decision makers across global soccer every month. Learn more at onesoccernation.com.

Laurel Springs School is an accredited online private K-12 school with a 35-year history of personalized, flexible education. Accredited by WASC and Cognia, Laurel Springs serves students in all 50 states and more than 70 countries, including student athletes, performing artists, and advanced learners. Learn more at laurelsprings.com.