Too Many Players & Parents Focused on “The Badge”
Sideline convos at a weekend tournament. Parents cluster in folding chairs, coffee in hand, casually dropping league names like currency. “Oh, your daughter plays…
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There’s No Doubt That MLS NEXT is the Boys Top Youth League in the U.S.
If your son dreams of playing pro or college soccer, MLS NEXT is the clearest path to get there. Don’t think anyone can argue…
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Signing My Son Up for Club Soccer
Club soccer is more than just tryouts and Saturday games—it’s a full family commitment that comes with hidden costs, lost weekends, and lessons you…
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Di Noto and Forfor Earn Professional Contracts with Columbus Crew 2
Two rising stars from the Columbus Crew Academy have taken the next step in their professional careers, as Gianmarco Di Noto and Prince Forfor…
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MLS NEXT 2025-26 Season: Key Dates
The sixth season of the MLS NEXT is underway, and we have five marquee showcase events that you should know about. With the introduction…
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MLS Academies Moving Up an Age Group a Good Thing?
MLS NEXT academies are now having their U15, U16, and U18 teams play against older non-MLS academy teams – is this a good move…
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Atlanta United 2 Adds Academy Goalkeeper James Donaldson
Atlanta United 2 has officially secured the services of promising Academy goalkeeper James Donaldson, inking him to a contract that runs through the 2026…
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MLS NEXT Announces New Homegrown & Academy Divisions
MLS NEXT just shook up youth soccer in a major way by creating two brand-new divisions that will give more than 42,000 young players…
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MLS NEXT Bold New Changes for 2025-26
MLS NEXT just dropped some major news that will change how youth soccer works in America, with new scholarships, different game rules, and more…
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Philadelphia Union Academy Takes on Europe
Philadelphia Union Academy’s youth soccer players are heading to Germany to play 15 matches against some of Europe’s best youth teams this August. TL;DR:…
