MLS Next 2 Clubs in Purchase, New York

FC Westchester is a premier youth soccer organization operating in Westchester County, New York. The club was founded to provide infrastructure and coaching access to facilitate player growth, and it is a founding member of MLS Next, which launched in 2020. FC Westchester serves a wide range of age groups, with programs for boys from U-9 to U-19 and girls from U-9 to U-23. The club's mission is to develop positive self-esteem and build character by instilling virtues such as hard work, respect, honesty, self-control, teamwork, and sportsmanship. A key distinguishing feature is its commitment to providing superior technical and tactical instruction to maximize player potential. For boys, FC Westchester offers highly competitive platforms, including MLS Next, the Northeast Academy League (NEAL), and the National Academy League (NAL). The girls' program competes in the North Atlantic Conference, managed by EDP Soccer, which aims to provide a "Good Game Every Week". The club emphasizes a collaborative approach to player development, preparing athletes for both soccer and life beyond the field.

Leagues: MLS Next, MLS Next 2

FC Westchester is a youth soccer organization based in Westchester County, New York. The club was established in 1984 with a mission to provide the necessary infrastructure and coaching to facilitate exponential player growth. FC Westchester emphasizes superior technical and tactical instruction to maximize player potential, adopting a long-term view to development. The club serves a wide range of age groups, from a Soccer School Academy for boys and girls aged 5-8 to competitive teams for boys U9 through U19 and girls U9 through U16. For boys, FC Westchester offers participation in elite competitive leagues such as MLS Next for U13-U19, the Northeast Academy League (NEAL) for U9-U12, and the National Academy League (NAL) for U13-U19. The club also operates a Girls Program with teams competing in various leagues. A unique aspect of their methodology includes cognitive development strategies and constraint-based training, focusing on technical mastery, soccer intelligence, and creativity. FC Westchester is a founding member of MLS Next, providing a platform that delivers high levels of competition and training to prepare young players for their futures in soccer. The club also prioritizes character development, instilling integrity, self-discipline, and sportsmanship in its players.

Leagues: MLS Next 2

New York Soccer Club (NYSC) is a premier youth and amateur soccer organization based in Westchester County, NY, founded in 2009. They are a member of MLS NEXT and the Girls Academy League, providing training and competition for players aiming for high-level play. NYSC focuses on player development with a "player-first philosophy," experienced coaching, and a pathway to college and professional soccer. Their mission is to achieve the highest standard in youth development through an environment that fosters growth, enjoyment, and character within a unified club structure. NYSC has a distinct possession-based attacking style of play, emphasizing dominating possession, creating scoring opportunities, and playing through the lines. They currently have over 40 boys and girls youth teams competing in various leagues including MLS NEXT, Girls Academy League, EDP, and NYCFC-affiliate leagues. NYSC teams compete at state, regional, and national levels. The club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Leagues: MLS Next, Girls Academy, MLS Next 2