MLS Next Clubs near Sonora, California

ALBION SC Merced is a youth soccer club operating in Merced, California, as an affiliate of the broader ALBION SC organization. The club provides comprehensive soccer programs for boys and girls, serving age groups from U8/U9 through U19. ALBION SC Merced is dedicated to player development through its structured pathway, which includes the ALBION Juniors and ALBION Academy programs. A significant emphasis is placed on college placement, with the club facilitating over $57 million in college scholarships for its players. The club has a strong history of success, developing 40 national team players and 20 professional players. ALBION SC teams compete in top-tier competitive leagues and programs, including MLS Next, ECNL, GA, and DPL. The club has achieved notable success, securing 63 State, 22 Regional, and 21 National Championships. ALBION SC has been recognized as the #1 Team in the Nation by Top Drawer Soccer, underscoring its elite status in youth soccer.

Leagues: MLS Next | ECNL RL Boys | MLS Next 2

AJAX United is a premier competitive soccer club in Northern California with over 40 years of history, representing the competitive program of the Modesto Youth Soccer Association. Their vision is to be a top soccer program in the Central Valley, providing high-level opportunities and developing players and coaches in a positive environment while fostering a love for the sport. The club emphasizes core values such as learning, development, responsibility, sportsmanship, and diversity. AJAX United offers competitive play for boys and girls aged 7 to 19, providing advanced year-round training under professionally licensed coaches. With 40 teams and over 500 players, they are a prominent club in the greater Modesto and Central Valley region. Their teams compete in various leagues including MLS Next, NPL, Girls Academy, and Premier level programs. AJAX United also provides opportunities for elite players to participate in programs like the CYSA Olympic Development Program, Nor Cal Player Development Program, and US Club id2 Program. The club has a history of developing players who have gone on to play professionally, including USMNT players Cade Cowell and Heath Pearce, and USWNT player Tisha Venturini. They offer an age-appropriate curriculum focused on developing each player's potential, including specialized goalkeeping training. Player evaluations are held annually and throughout the year for interested players at no cost.

Leagues: MLS Next | ECNL RL Boys | Girls Academy | MLS Next 2 | NPL