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MLS NEXT: Texas Expansion of Two Teams
MLS NEXT is expanding its footprint in Texas, as the youth U.S. soccer league has announced the addition of two new clubs from the…
News | Leagues | Youth Leagues
National Academy League: Get to Know the Youth League
A large number of MLS NEXT clubs on the East Coast have led the way to launch a newly formed league, the National Academy…
US Soccer Development Academy
On April 16, 2020, it was announced that the United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) would be closing due to the ongoing pandemic. The…
What is Girls Academy (GA)?
Girls Academy (GA) soccer is a program that provides young female soccer players with high-level training and competition. The GA soccer league is designed…
2023 MLS NEXT Showcase Schedule
Every year, MLS NEXT organizes showcases across the nation over a ten-month period. The official 2023 MLS NEXT Showcase schedule is released and we…
MLS NEXT Teams: Discover Every Team
Established in 2020, the roster of MLS NEXT teams continues to grow. For the 2023/2024 season, there are 677 MLS NEXT teams representing 143…
We Spent $7,615 on My Son’s Soccer in 2022
My son played on a U-14 MLS NEXT team in 2022 and loved it. He loved the coaching, teammates, soccer club, and competitive play….
What is MLS Next? Everything You Need to Know
MLS NEXT is a U.S. and Canadian youth soccer league that is organized and overseen by the Major League Soccer (MLS). It is the…
Youth Soccer Levels in the U.S. Explained
Youth soccer in the U.S. has evolved tremendously over the past decade. Let me tell you! It is very confusing. Where town travel used…