MLS NEXT NEW TIER

MLS NEXT announced a new competition tier that will increase the number of clubs in MLS NEXT and deepen the overall pool of players and coaches. Starting in September 2025, clubs in the program will compete in regular season games, regional tournaments, and various MLS NEXT national events as well as coaching development and education programs, talent identification, and high-performance opportunities.

In the expanded tier of MLS NEXT, clubs will participate in one of eight regional tournaments each season in addition to the option for eligible age groups to attend MLS NEXT Fest in December. The regional tournaments will serve as qualifying for a championship event at MLS NEXT Cup later in 2026. These events will be marquee talent identification opportunities for college, professional, and national team scouts to evaluate players. Players competing in the new tier will also be eligible to play high school soccer.

 

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MLS NEXT New Tier Director

Scott Duhl

Email: elduhl@yahoo.com

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2013 - Joe Zawacki

2012 - Scott Duhl

2011 - Ken Shingledecker

2010 - Scott Duhl

2009 - Ed McCarthy

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