Do I have to unregister from my sports club in my home country when I join a college team in the USA?

Do I have to unregister from my sports club in my home country when I join a college team in the USA?

No, participation in college sports in the USA does not affect player licenses or team registrations in your home country.

In most cases, college athletes remain loyal to their home clubs and often participate in competitions or games in their home country during the semester breaks.
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