And I think that's where the "why would you want to come in a freshman" comment comes from. Four straight years of bringing in a portal goalie doesn't exactly instill confidence in a recruit.
Here it is:
https://www.si.com/college-football/ncaa-approves-rule-change-allow-direct-payment-to-athletes-pending-house-settlement?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4bd7b5d78644b3a9c8be4
The NC$$ has ok'd pay for athletes directly from the school they attend. A full ride isn't enough. NIL isn't enough. Now schools will be spending your money to pay athletes. I f'ing hate the state of college athletics right now.
That raises a question. Do college credits from Canadian universities transfer to American universities? it seems assumed that all CHL players would come in as freshmen but maybe some are taking online classes and could be sophomores, etc.??
I did some research on an 0-1 visa, and it looks like a couple of requirements are a job (or job offer) and demonstrated achievement. It looks like a huge stretch for McKenna to qualify.