MLS Next 2 Clubs in Maryland

Bethesda Soccer Club (BSC) is a youth soccer organization established in 1979, operating in Montgomery County, Maryland, near Washington, D.C. The club focuses on developing professional and collegiate soccer players, with 74 professional players developed since 2000. BSC offers programs for various age groups, including Juniors, and teams for boys and girls. Their boys' teams compete in MLS Next, NAL, EDP, and YDP, while girls' teams participate in ECNL, ECNL RL, EDP, and YDP. Bethesda Soccer Club is distinguished by its proven player development approach and a strong reputation for its style of play. The club also provides a scholarship program to help families with club fees, demonstrating a commitment to community impact. They offer various programs such as Super Y, Goalkeeper Training, Winter Clinics, Summer Camps, and specialized clinics like Ekkono and Elite Striker. BSC also hosts tournaments like the Premier Cup and DC Futsal Cup.

Leagues: MLS Next, ECNL Girls, ECNL RL Girls, Pre-ECNL Girls, MLS Next 2

Coppermine Soccer Club (CSC) is a prominent youth soccer organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, serving over 1,000 families across the Central, North, and West regions of the state. Established in 2014 by its parent company, Coppermine Fieldhouse LLC, CSC has rapidly grown into one of Maryland's largest youth club soccer programs. The club offers a comprehensive player development pathway, catering to boys and girls from 18 months through U-19. Programs range from recreational leagues like MLS GO Coppermine for younger players to highly competitive club teams. CSC focuses on developing players across technical, tactical, physical, and psychological pillars of the game, providing a structured and supportive environment. Competitive teams benefit from licensed professional coaching, twice-weekly training, goalkeeper training, athletic training staff, and performance training. Coppermine Soccer Club competes in top-tier leagues, including the Girls Academy (GA) for elite female players and the MLS NEXT Academy League (NAL) for boys, offering visibility for NCAA-level recruitment.

Leagues: ECNL RL Boys, Girls Academy, MLS Next 2

Baltimore Armour is a non-profit youth soccer club formed in 2015 through a partnership of four Baltimore-area clubs: the Soccer Association of Columbia (SAC), Pipeline Soccer Club (PSC), the Baltimore Bays (BAYS), and Pro Soccer Academy. It was created to provide a comprehensive player development environment for elite male and female players in the Baltimore area. Baltimore Armour competes in leagues such as MLS NEXT for boys and the Girls Academy League. The club aims to unite the Baltimore soccer community, inspire players, and achieve excellence, with a focus on developing players for the highest levels of competition.

Leagues: MLS Next, Girls Academy, MLS Next 2