Last December, Major League Soccer announced the launch of MLS Next Pro. The inaugural season of the Division III pro league kicked off in March with 21 teams — 20 MLS club affiliates and the independent Rochester NY FC. Its playoffs begin this weekend and MLS Next Pro’s first season culminates with the Oct. 8 title game.
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