The Pressure to Play in Specific Leagues is Out of Control
There’s a growing trend I’ve seen in the last few years. Players are feeling so much pressure to play in specific youth soccer leagues….
Fall 2024 MLS NEXT Talent ID Locations
In an effort to identify top young talent, MLS NEXT will host Talent ID Events in the following locations: These events will give the…
Being the Best Player For 3 Years in a Row – Time to Move On?
Being the best player on your team is great! There’s something to be said for leading your team in goals or spearheading the defense. …
2024 MLS NEXT All-Star Game
The highly anticipated MLS NEXT All-Star Game is weeks away. On July 23, 2024, 44 players will compete in Columbus, OH for bragging rights….
MLS Next is Bridging the Gap Between Youth and Professional Soccer
MLS NEXT is four years old and just coming out of the toddler stages. But, it’s made such a profound impact on the boys’…
Congrats to the 2024 MLS NEXT Cup Champions
The MLS NEXT Cup concluded over the weekend and it was a very entertaining week-long event! Along with the Showcase games, the Cup matches…
MLS NEXT Awards for 2023/2024 Season
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…
List of Qualifying Teams for MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs
The tickets have been punched for the following U-15, U-16, U-17, and U-19 teams for their next event, the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs. The…
U-15 USYNT Competing in Vlatko Markovic Tournament in Croatia
The USYNT U-15 men’s team is heading to Croatia to play four games: Head Coach, Tom Heinemann, leads a roster of 24 players. They…
It’s Official: MLS NEXT Pro Player Pathway Changes
I talked about the rumors of MLS Next adding U-16 and U-18 teams in November of 2023. Now it is official! As a parent…