MLS Next 2 Clubs in Portland, Oregon

Saints Soccer Academy is a developmental and competitive youth soccer club based in Portland, Oregon, serving the Portland Metropolitan area, including Vancouver, Gresham, and Clackamas. Established in May 2016 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the club focuses on providing affordable soccer opportunities. The academy offers programs for boys and girls ranging from age four through high school (U4-U19), alongside an Adult Academy and a UPSL Men's team. A key distinguishing feature is its commitment to affordability, with fees approximately half the cost of other competitive clubs, and a scholarship program supporting 35-40% of its families. The club emphasizes a community-based, all-encompassing atmosphere and year-round player development. Saints Soccer Academy also provides community outreach through its TOPSoccer program for children with special needs. Their elite teams compete in prominent leagues such as MLS NEXT, the E64 National League, US Youth Soccer NW Conference, and the US Youth Soccer National Pro League. The club's coaching philosophy, influenced by the Positive Coaching Alliance, integrates high-level technical soccer skills with important life skills. This approach aims to develop high-quality players and foster positive growth within the community.

Leagues: MLS Next 2

Soccer Chance Academy (SCA) is a year-round competitive youth soccer club located in Southeast Portland, Oregon. The club launched in 2018, providing a complete soccer education. SCA serves various age groups, including "Explore" (5-8 years), "Experiment" (9-12 years), "Express" (13-15 years), and "Execute" (16-18 years). A core philosophy of SCA is "The Individual is the Syllabus," placing the player at the center of a non-traditional development pathway. The club emphasizes a holistic approach, fostering technical, physical, psychological, and social growth in a supportive environment. SCA distinguishes itself with a unique games program that challenges conventional approaches to field size, single-gendered teams, and age groupings. The academy also boasts an international reach, maintaining ties with a home club in North London, which provides Portland-based players with opportunities to travel abroad. Soccer Chance Academy is a participant in MLS NEXT for its U13-U19 boys teams, commencing in the 2025/2026 season within the Pacific Northwest Division. The club has a history of developing players, with over 200 alumni progressing to collegiate programs and professional soccer clubs. SCA's 2012 Boys and Girls teams have achieved success as US Youth Soccer National Champions.

Leagues: MLS Next 2