MLS NEXT Announced New Competition 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.
The expanded tier of MLS NEXT will be managed by leading league operators across the youth landscape with a strong commitment to player development. The operators will follow mandated program guidelines and technical standards set by MLS NEXT to ensure a high-quality product.
Lee Leonard, TSF Academy Director: “As the Director of TSF Academy, I am proud to announce that we are taking a major step forward by joining the second tier of the MLS Next development platform. This transition will align our second level of boys soccer with that of our first, which is MLS Next, providing an elite experience, greater exposure, and clear pathways for our players’ development. With the support and backing of MLS, we are committed to offering professional processes that will help set our players up for success as they take the next steps in their soccer careers. Exciting times ahead for TSF Academy!”
TSF Academy will participate in the MLS NEXT new Tier for the 2025-2026 in the following boys age groups: U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U19
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