MLS Next introduced the programs participating in its new competition tier with over 1,300 teams from more than 220 clubs and academies competing in regional divisions.
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Seven programs added to top MLS Next tier for 2025-26
Seven programs will join MLS Next’s top-tier beginning in the 2025-26 season: • Albion SC Colorado (Boulder/Denver, Colo.) U13-17, U19• Chattanooga FC (Chattanooga, Tenn.) U13-15• Huntsville City FC (Huntsville, Ala.) U13-14• Michigan Futbol Academy (Grand Rapids, Mich.) U13-17, U19• Northern Virginia Alliance (Leesburg, Va.) U13-17, U19• The Football Academy (Florham Park, N.J.) U13-17, U19• Tulsa Greenwood SC (Tulsa, Okla.) U13-17, U19
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Kyle Albrecht named MLS Next GM
Kyle Albrecht has been named MLS Next’s general manager, a position he held on an interim basis since April 2024.
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What They’re Saying: Jay Sugarman
Philadelphia Union owner Jay Sugarman spoke during a press conference on Monday with sporting director Ernst Tanner to discuss the firing of longtime head coach Jim Curtin.
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Key MLS Next age groups change
MLS academies are moving their pro pathway teams from U-15 and U-17 to to U-16 and U-18 age group designations.
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Watching MLS Next’s teenage all-stars while recalling the previous era with John Hackworth
The MLS Next All-Star Game took place at the Historic Crew Stadium a few hours before the battle of skills at Lower.com Field.
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Rosters named for third annual MLS NEXT All-Star Game
MLS will hold third annual game on July 23 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus.
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LA Galaxy repeats as MLS Next Cup U-17 champion
Ruben Ramos Jr. has a hat trick in the final to finish the tournament with eight goals, while Pepe Magana, the MVP, scored the game-winning goal.
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Nimfasha Berchimas sends Charlotte FC into MLS Next Cup’s U-17 final
Charlotte FC will face the defending champion LA Galaxy in Sunday’s U-17 final at GEODIS Park in Nashville.
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MLS NEXT Cup: First two finals set for Sunday
LA Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire will meet for the U-15 title and FC DELCO vs. Real Colorado for the U-16 title.