MLS Next 2 Clubs in Oklahoma

Sporting Oklahoma is a youth soccer organization serving the Norman, Moore, and Oklahoma City communities, along with surrounding areas in Oklahoma. The club was established in 2020 and operates as an official Academy Affiliate of Sporting Kansas City. This affiliation provides a direct professional pathway to Major League Soccer (MLS) for its players. Sporting Oklahoma offers recreational and competitive programs for boys and girls ranging from Pre-K through high school, specifically U4-U19 across various program tiers. The club emphasizes player development, coaching education, and fostering a positive, safe, and professional environment to encourage a lifelong interest in soccer. Sporting Oklahoma's unique "Sporting Way" culture is built on S.P.O.R.T.I.N.G. Core Values and five pillars: Attitude & Effort, Enjoyment, Player Development, Collaboration, and Accountability. They offer a College Placement Program for U13-U19 players aiming for collegiate soccer. Sporting Oklahoma teams compete in several top competitive leagues and programs, including MLS NEXT (Academy Division for U13-U19), DPL (Midwest Conference for U13-U19), and the Oklahoma Premier League (OPL) for U11-U19, with its Division I providing a pathway to the USYS National League. The club also participates in the USYS National League's Frontier Conference League (FCL) and offers the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP).

Leagues: MLS Next 2

Tulsa Greenwood SC is a youth soccer organization based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with its name honoring the historic Greenwood community. The club was newly founded in 2025, with its inaugural MLS NEXT season commencing in 2025-2026. Tulsa Greenwood SC offers a full player pathway, focusing on individual player growth and development. The club provides competitive programs for boys in age groups U13 through U19 within the MLS NEXT league. This makes them the first MLS NEXT club in the Tulsa area, providing advanced opportunities for players in Oklahoma. Tulsa Greenwood SC was founded by Cobalt Sports Holdings, LLC and Micheal Nsien, a former professional soccer player and current US National Team U16's coach. The coaching staff possesses extensive experience in professional soccer, both as players and coaches. The club is committed to community impact, offering financial support to families requiring assistance to ensure access to high-level competition. Tulsa Greenwood SC has also established a strategic partnership with Broken Arrow SC and an exclusive medical partnership with Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma.

Leagues: MLS Next 2