MLS NEXT: Building the Next Generation | MLS News

MLS NEXT’s seventh season is exploding with talent, featuring over 35,000 young players and hundreds of scouts watching as the league expands its reach and impact. With two new competition tiers — the Allstate Homegrown Division and the Academy Division — more kids than ever have a shot at pro or college careers. Last year’s alumni are already making waves: 1,600 in college, 162 on MLS rosters, 30 in professional debuts, and five on World Cup national teams. Upcoming events like MLS NEXT FEST and the Generation adidas Cup will feature even more global exposure, while new tech from Taka delivers personalized performance insights. This isn’t just another youth league — it’s the engine building the next generation of soccer superstars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7662b51ca13881b