about mls next
Launched in 2020, MLS NEXT is the most elite platform for youth player development in North America. With a commitment to innovation and providing access and representation, MLS NEXT players receive the best training and coaching as they prepare for their futures, both in soccer and in life. Throughout a season, MLS NEXT hosts four marquee events across the country, including the Generation adidas Cup, which features MLS academies playing against the top international clubs. Clubs will compete in regular season matches, regional tournaments, and MLS NEXT national events, while also benefiting from coaching education programs, talent identification initiatives, and high-performance development opportunities. These efforts build on MLS NEXT’s track record of developing players who are making an impact in MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, collegiate programs, along with professional clubs and national teams around the world.
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MLS Next's academy division
Springs Soccer Club will join the MLS NEXT Academy Division for the 2026-2027 season. This division will include over 1,200 teams from more than 220 clubs across regional divisions during the regular season. Previously, over half of these clubs competed outside of MLS NEXT. Each division will be managed by leading league operators committed to player development, including the National Academy League (NAL) operated by 3Step Soccer, Florida Academy League (FAL).
Regular season play will begin in September 2026. Players competing in the Academy Division will remain eligible to participate in high school soccer. The season will feature regional tournaments, opportunities to participate in MLS NEXT national events, and coaching development and education programs.
These high-profile events will serve as marquee talent identification opportunities, attracting college, professional, and national team scouts to evaluate players, offering unparalleled exposure for aspiring athletes. Regional tournaments will also act as qualifiers for the championship event at the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs in 2027.
Springs Soccer Club MLS NEXT Academy Division will hold supplemental tryouts in November. New Sessions will be announced later.
tryouts overview
Tryouts are open to all male players, U13 (2014) to U18/19 (2009/08). All players interested in participating in Springs Soccer Club MLS NEXT Academy Division program must attend tryouts.
For players to have the best opportunity to be evaluated by our coaches, we recommend all players attend tryouts.
program overview
The MLS NEXT Academy Division will feature more than 1,200 teams from more than 220 clubs across regional divisions during the regular season. Of those clubs, more than half previously competed outside of MLS NEXT. Each division will be managed by leading league operators across the youth landscape with a strong commitment to player development.
The regular season play will begin in September 2026, which will be accompanied by regional tournaments and an opportunity to attend MLS NEXT national events, as well as coaching development and education programs. The regional tournaments will serve as qualifying for a championship event at the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs later in 2027. 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.
mls next academy coaching staff
- U18/19:
- U17:
- U16:
- U15:
- U14:
- U13:
- Director:
- Goalkeeper Coach:
mls next academy program overview
U13 - U19 Boys
Season Dates: August to May
- 4x practices per week
Practice Location (All Season)
- Cypress Park; 1301 Coral Springs Drive; Coral Springs, FL 33071
Goalkeeper Training
- Min. 2x practice per week
League Play: Fall and Spring Seasons
- MLS NEXT Academy
Tournaments
- MLS NEXT Fest – December 2026
- U13-U14: Reach 11 Sports Complex – Phoenix, AZ
- U15-U19: Arizona Athletic Grounds – Mesa, AZ
- MLS NEXT Cup Qualifier – Florida Regional
- U13-U14 - January 2027 – Boombah Sports Complex – Sanford, FL
- U15-U19 - January 2026 – Seminole Soccer Complex & Sylvan Lake Park – Sanford, FL
- MLS NEXT Fest
- Easter Invitational Cup
- Additional Events may be added
fee structure
FEE Structure
U13 (2013) - U19 (2008)
Acceptance Fee: TBA
Remaining Fees: TBA
The following are included in your fees:
- TBA
Not included in Club Fees
- TBA
Potential Sibling Discounts
- TBA
uniforms
We are excited to have soccer.com as our Uniform Provider. The Springs Soccer Club MLS NEXT Academy Required Uniform Package will include:
- Primary Kit (Jersey, Shorts, Socks)
- Secondary Kit (Jersey, Shorts, Socks)
- Practice Kit (Top, Shorts, Socks)
- Warm-Ups
Uniform ordering will take place after Tryouts.
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