Logo
Archive
Watch
Podcast
SportsFX
Search
Subscribe
Logo

First 90 Days

Getting settled off the pitch in a new country so you can perform on it.

Life Abroad

+1

From NPL Queensland to Norway: the pay surprises nobody mentioned

Nov 4, 2026

•

5 min read

From NPL Queensland to Norway: the pay surprises nobody mentioned

Cameron Crestani on backdated tax, a month without holiday pay and Norway's driving test.

Chasing Pro

+1

He signed for Porto at 19.

Apr 16, 2026

•

3 min read

He signed for Porto at 19.

Nobody at home knew what he was walking into.

Chris Broadfoot
Chris Broadfoot

Chasing Pro

+1

She Just Signed for Juventus.

Apr 2, 2026

•

6 min read

She Just Signed for Juventus.

Juventus Women. Life Changing Opportunity. What About Off Field.

Chris Broadfoot
Chris Broadfoot

First 90 Days

We Had No Idea What We Were Doing

Mar 23, 2026

•

5 min read

We Had No Idea What We Were Doing

The plan was Spain.

Chris Broadfoot
Chris Broadfoot

Currency and Money

+1

Aloisi to Chengdu: Why the biggest risk isn't on the pitch. 📉

Jan 8, 2026

•

7 min read

Aloisi to Chengdu: Why the biggest risk isn't on the pitch. 📉

Why international contract risk starts at signature, not payday.

Chris Broadfoot
Chris Broadfoot

First 90 Days

A New Chapter: From Australia to Thailand

May 15, 2025

•

6 min read

A New Chapter: From Australia to Thailand

My Own Big Move Abroad

Chris Broadfoot
Chris Broadfoot

Chasing Pro

+1

From the Matildas to the Tartan Army.

Apr 14, 2025

•

6 min read

From the Matildas to the Tartan Army.

Melissa Andreatta’s Big Move Abroad

Chris Broadfoot
Chris Broadfoot

First 90 Days

Feeling Far from Home? Strategies for Athletes Abroad

May 24, 2024

•

3 min read

Feeling Far from Home? Strategies for Athletes Abroad

Get equipped to deal with living in a home away from home.

Chris Broadfoot
Chris Broadfoot

First 90 Days

From Home Turf to Foreign Fields: Mastering Jet Lag for Peak Performance

May 17, 2024

•

3 min read

From Home Turf to Foreign Fields: Mastering Jet Lag for Peak Performance

Stay Sharp Across Time Zones

Chris Broadfoot
Chris Broadfoot

First 90 Days

Beyond the Field: Building Support Systems for Global Athletes

Apr 19, 2024

•

3 min read

Beyond the Field: Building Support Systems for Global Athletes

Gear up, athletes! As you set your sights on the international sports stage, we're here to guide you through this exhilarating journey

Chris Broadfoot
Chris Broadfoot

First 90 Days

Touchdown! How to Tackle Language Barriers and Score International Success.

Mar 22, 2024

•

5 min read

Touchdown! How to Tackle Language Barriers and Score International Success.

Welcome to this week's newsletter, where we're diving into the vital topic of overcoming language barriers in the pursuit of global success

Chris Broadfoot
Chris Broadfoot

First 90 Days

Culture Shock: How Overseas Athletes Stay Ahead

Mar 15, 2024

•

4 min read

Culture Shock: How Overseas Athletes Stay Ahead

Navigating cultural differences as an Overseas Athlete.

Chris Broadfoot
Chris Broadfoot

Browse

Archive

Free Guide

SportsFX

Podcast

YouTube

Instagram

Get the next edition

Money, contracts and life abroad for athletes moving overseas, from Chasing Pro to Coming Home. One email every Wednesday. Free, and you can unsubscribe any time.


Published by SportsFX International.

© 2026 The Overseas Athlete.
beehiivPowered by beehiiv