What does it take to identify the next professional soccer star? Ask someone who has played the game, coached the game, developed professional talent, and made recruitment decisions for clubs in the United States and Europe.

Meet Andrew Gregor, the newest instructor in Sports Management Worldwide's Soccer Management & Scouting course.

A former MLS and USL professional player, head coach, head scout, and current Vice President of Recruitment at Pro Football Consultants, Gregor brings an exceptional combination of playing experience, coaching knowledge, and international recruitment expertise.

He's helped more than 20 players advance into first-team and professional contracts, built scouting operations, and advised a European first-division club.

Now, he's bringing that experience directly to aspiring soccer scouts, sporting directors, and front-office professionals through SMWW.

Who Is Andrew Gregor? From Professional Soccer Player to Recruitment Executive

Andrew Gregor is a former MLS and USL player, soccer coach, scouting executive, and international recruitment specialist who currently serves as Vice President of Recruitment at Pro Football Consultants.

Few professionals have experienced the soccer industry from as many perspectives.

Gregor's career has included:

• Professional Soccer Player: Competed in Major League Soccer (MLS) and the United Soccer League (USL).

• Head Coach: Gained firsthand experience developing players and making tactical decisions.

• MLS Academy Talent Developer: Helped more than 20 players progress toward first-team and professional contracts.

• Head Scout: Built recruitment strategies and directed domestic and international scouting operations.

• European Soccer Advisor: Provided executive-level recruitment insight for a European first-division club.

• VP of Recruitment: Developed relationships with clubs and sporting directors across the global soccer industry.

That background gives Gregor an understanding of what professional organizations look for when evaluating players.

He knows what it's like to be the player being evaluated, the coach developing that player, and the executive deciding whether that player deserves a contract.

More Than 20 Players Developed Into Professional Opportunities

One of Andrew Gregor's most notable accomplishments is helping more than 20 players advance into first-team and professional contracts through his work in an MLS academy environment.

Identifying young talent is only the beginning.

Professional clubs must determine which players have the technical ability, tactical understanding, mentality, and long-term potential to compete at higher levels.

Gregor has spent years working within that process.

His experience in academy development has given him firsthand knowledge of how clubs evaluate prospects, track their progress, and determine when players are ready for professional opportunities.

For aspiring soccer scouts, this experience is especially valuable.

The goal of scouting isn't simply to identify a talented player. It's to determine whether that player can succeed at the next level.

Gregor has been involved in making those evaluations throughout his career.

Building Scouting Departments and Recruitment Strategies

Andrew Gregor has experience leading the recruitment process, from establishing scouting philosophies to directing scouts and evaluating potential signings.

Modern soccer recruitment involves much more than attending matches and identifying impressive players.

Professional clubs must combine scouting reports, video analysis, performance data, tactical evaluations, and financial considerations before making personnel decisions.

Gregor has worked across those responsibilities, including:

• Developing club-wide scouting philosophies

• Managing domestic and international scouting networks

• Evaluating players through video and live observation

• Using performance data to support recruitment decisions

• Identifying players who fit a club's playing style and organizational needs

• Working with clubs and sporting directors on recruitment opportunities

• Turning scouting evaluations into potential player signings

His experience offers an important perspective for aspiring scouts.

A good scouting report identifies talent. A great recruitment process helps a club make the right decision.

That's the distinction Gregor brings to the classroom.

From MLS to European Soccer: A Global Recruitment Perspective

Andrew Gregor's experience extends beyond American soccer, including executive-level advisory work with a European first-division club and international recruitment relationships.

The modern soccer industry is global.

MLS clubs scout international markets. European organizations monitor emerging talent around the world. Sporting directors evaluate players across leagues, countries, and different competitive environments.

Gregor understands how these recruitment networks operate.

As VP of Recruitment at Pro Football Consultants, he has developed relationships with clubs and sporting directors while working across the international soccer landscape.

His experience provides valuable insight into how players are evaluated, how recruitment decisions are made, and how clubs approach the transfer market.

For aspiring professionals interested in working in MLS, USL, European football, or international soccer recruitment, learning from someone with this background offers a practical look at the business.

Learn Directly From Andrew Gregor Through SMWW

Sports Management Worldwide's eight-week online Soccer Management & Scouting course gives students the opportunity to learn directly from Andrew Gregor and experienced soccer executive Gordon Kljestan.

Gregor joins Gordon Kljestan, Vice President of Soccer Operations for the LA Galaxy, as a course mentor.

Together, they bring complementary perspectives on player recruitment, scouting, roster construction, and the business of professional soccer.

Students explore subjects including:

• Professional soccer scouting and player evaluation

• Writing effective scouting reports

• Developing recruitment strategies

• Using video and data to assess talent

• Understanding domestic and international transfers

• Soccer academy systems and player development

• Club operations and sporting director responsibilities

• Roster construction and player personnel decisions

The course features weekly live interactive Zoom sessions, allowing students to learn from professionals who work directly in the industry.

It's designed for aspiring soccer scouts, coaches, recruitment analysts, player personnel professionals, sporting directors, and individuals looking to build careers in professional soccer.

Andrew Gregor doesn't just understand how soccer recruitment works. He's spent his career doing it.

Explore SMWW's Soccer Management & Scouting Course

Your Opportunity to Learn From a Professional Soccer Recruitment Executive

The next SMWW Soccer Management & Scouting course begins December 7, 2026.

For aspiring soccer professionals, the opportunity to learn from Andrew Gregor offers something that traditional classroom instruction alone cannot provide: firsthand insight into the decisions professional clubs make when evaluating and recruiting players.

From his days competing in MLS and USL to his experience developing academy players, leading scouting operations, and advising international clubs, Gregor has built a career around understanding talent.

Now he's sharing that knowledge with the next generation.

Former MLS & USL Player. Head Coach. MLS Academy Talent Developer. Head Scout. International Recruitment Executive.

He's been the player. He's been the coach. He's been the scout. Now he's your instructor.

Ready to Learn From Andrew Gregor?

If your goal is to become a soccer scout, work in player recruitment, or build a career in professional soccer management, this is your opportunity to learn from someone who understands the industry from the inside.

Enroll in SMWW's Soccer Management & Scouting Course With Andrew Gregor

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Andrew Gregor?

Andrew Gregor is a former MLS and USL professional soccer player, coach, and recruitment executive. He currently serves as Vice President of Recruitment at Pro Football Consultants and teaches SMWW's Soccer Management & Scouting course.

What experience does Andrew Gregor have in soccer scouting?

Andrew Gregor has led scouting and recruitment operations, developed scouting strategies, directed domestic and international scouts, and advised a European first-division club. He has also helped more than 20 academy players advance toward professional opportunities.

Does Andrew Gregor teach a soccer scouting course?

Yes. Andrew Gregor teaches Sports Management Worldwide's Soccer Management & Scouting course alongside LA Galaxy Vice President of Soccer Operations Gordon Kljestan.

How can I learn professional soccer scouting?

Aspiring soccer scouts can develop skills in player evaluation, scouting reports, video analysis, data interpretation, and recruitment strategy. SMWW's Soccer Management & Scouting course provides instruction from experienced industry professionals, including Andrew Gregor.