Get To Know MLS NEXT
MLS NEXT is the top-level boys youth league in the United States and Canada. It serves as a full pathway to Major League Soccer. The league includes ranges from U-13 to U-19, and features teams from MLS academies as well as other elite youth clubs across the country.
Quick Facts
MLS NEXT Power Rankings (U16 & U18)
MLS Next just announced that they are implementing a power rankings system for the fall season. The new addition is set to take place leading up to the MLS NEXT Fest in December 2024. These rankings will apply exclusively to…
2024/2025 Player Rules & Regulations
Helpful Links
Key Events for the 2024/2025 Season
- September 7, 2024: Start of Regular Season
- December 6-11, 2024: MLS NEXT Fest (Indio, CA)
- April 12-20, 2025: Generation adidas Cup (Bradenton, FL)
- May 9-13, 2025: MLS NEXT Flex (Boyds, MD)
- June 2025: MLS NEXT Cup
- TBD: MLS NEXT All-Star Game
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