MLS NEXT Awards for 2023/2024 Season

ByBeau Bridges Published onJune 10, 2024June 10, 2024

MLS NEXT recently announced the MVPs and other awards for the 2023/2024 season.

For the four age groups, U-15, U-16, U-17, and U-19, the Most Valuable Player, Goal of the Year, and Sportsmanship Award were given to the select players.

The MVPs, presented by Adidas, were selected for their performance as well as their team’s contributions. I can say confidently that this won’t be the last time you hear the following names.

2023/2024 MLS NEXT Awards

U-15 Awards

MVP: Kaedren Spivey (San Jose Earthquakes)
Goal of the Year: Noah Lopez (Sacramento United) – watch
Sportsmanship Award: Lanier Soccer Association

U-16 Awards

MVP: Xavier Krause (Queen City Mutiny)
Goal of the Year: Miguel Ruiz (SC Del Sol) – watch
Sportsmanship Award: PA Classics

U-17 Awards

MVP: Stefan Chirila (FC Cincinnati)
Goal of the Year: Noah Santos (Portland Timbers) – watch
Sportsmanship Award: PA Classics

U-19 Awards

MVP: Dean Boltz (Sockers FC)
Goal of the Year: Fernando Duarte (Breakers FC) – watch
Sportsmanship Award: Oakwood Soccer Club

Congrats to all of the players and teams above!

Beau Bridges

I'm Beau. A proud Dad of a MLS NEXT player, former soccer coach of 7 years, soccer enthusiast, and board member of our local youth sports program. I continue to love the game of soccer today the same way I did when I was 7. I love watching and teaching young players the game. I created soccernovo.com to share what I know about the game and provide a platform so other parents can learn more about youth soccer in the U.S. I also authored an eBook 'Soccer Coach Made Simple'. Learn more about Beau.

MLS NEXT Awards for 2023/2024 Season