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Major League Soccer Next Homegrown Division
Boys

A premier youth soccer development platform created by Major League Soccer, serving as the highest level of boys youth soccer in North America. It provides an elite training and competition environment for players across various age groups, from U13 to U19, with the goal of developing future professional soccer players. The program focuses on player development through high-quality coaching, professionalized environments, and a structured pathway to professional soccer and collegiate opportunities. MLS NEXT organizes significant tournaments such as the MLS NEXT Cup and Generation adidas Cup, which showcase top talent and are key events for scouting by professional clubs and colleges.

Major League Soccer Next Academy Division logo
Major League Soccer Next Academy Division
Boys

Newly introduced in 2025, a second competitive tier within the MLS NEXT youth soccer league, designed to provide more development opportunities for aspiring players, offering a high-performance environment. Featuring more than 1,200 teams from more than 220 clubs across regional divisions, each division is managed by leading league operators across the youth landscape with a strong commitment to player development.

Latest Youth Soccer News and Articles

The U.S. Girls Youth Soccer Pyramid: A Parent's Guide to League Tiers in 2025/2026
A parent's guide to understanding the tiered leagues in U.S. girls' youth soccer, from ECNL to recreational leagues.
Guide to the New MLS Next Divisions: MLS Next Homegrown and MLS Next Academy Divisions Explained
A clear breakdown of the different divisions within MLS NEXT, explaining the homegrown player rule and the academy structure.
Youth Soccer Birth Year vs School Year Change Explained
Youth Soccer Birth Year vs School Year Change Explained
August 1, 2025
Play Club Soccer Staff
The age group cut-off date is moving from a January 1st birth year to an August 1st school year system.

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