MLS NEXT| TSF ACADEMY
The Complete MLS NEXT Pathway
Homegrown. Academy. One Standard.
TSF Academy is proud to be one of the select clubs in the region to offer the complete MLS NEXT pathway — competing in both the Homegrown and Academy divisions.This structure provides players with a clear, consistent environment designed for long-term development at the highest levels of youth soccer in North America.
Our Approach
At TSF Academy, our focus is simple: Develop complete players in a professional environment.
- Player Identification & Long-Term Development
- First-Class Coaching & Training Standards
- A Positive, Competitive Environment
- Individual Growth On and Off the Field
2025 MLS NEXT National Champions — U13 BOYS
A reflection of our commitment to player development and high-performance standards.
The MLS NEXT Allstate Homegrown Division is the most elite platform for youth player development in North America, delivering the highest level of training, competition, and exposure for aspiring players as they prepare for their futures.
The Homegrown Division is comprised of 152 Clubs, including all MLS academies and 123 MLS NEXT Elite Academies. The top teams in each age group at each MLS NEXT Club participate in the competition, totaling more than 17,000 players.
MLS NEXT launched the Academy Division in the 2025-26 season, furthering its commitment to player development and creating opportunities for all players to reach their highest potential.
This expansion broadens access, raises the level of play, and deepens the overall talent pool of players, coaches, and referees across North America. With this expansion, MLS NEXT has more than doubled its participating players and clubs.
