A new paradigm for player development

• ​MLS NEXT will transform the way players learn and grow. Building on where we’ve been, but looking ahead to the future. Taking youth soccer to the next level. The future starts here.

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Youth Soccer Reimagined

• ​MLS NEXT provides the best player development experience in North America. Founded on a collaborative approach to governance and a commitment to innovation, MLS NEXT players have access to the highest levels of competition and to training to prepare them for their futures, both in soccer and in life.

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The NEXT Generation

• Current membership includes 133 clubs, 590 teams, 11,000+ players across the U.S. and Canada and features over 90% of the current youth national team player pools.

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MLS NEXT Expansion

• The expansion of MLS NEXT II represents a significant development in the growth of youth soccer in the United States. Launched as a second-tier league beneath MLS NEXT, it provides an important pathway for emerging soccer talent to develop and progress within the MLS system. While MLS NEXT serves as the top league, offering elite competition and exposure for youth players, MLS NEXT II acts as a proving ground for players.