MLS Next Full Pathway

Napa United is a proud member of the MLS Next elite player development platform. Founded in 2020, MLS Next represents the highest level of boys soccer competition, training, and personal development opportunities available in the U.S. The current membership includes 113 clubs, 489 teams, 9,000+ players across the U.S. and Canada and features over 90% of the current youth national team player pools. While winning games will always be important, MLS NEXT believes success is measured by the growth and development of each player – becoming a better player, growing as a person, attending college and signing a professional contract are the true benchmarks of their success.

-Current MLS Next membership includes 30 MLS professional academy clubs and 113+ elite youth academy clubs across the U.S.

-Each MLS Next team will provide players on-field training, strength and conditioning, classroom sessions, video analysis, & college recruitment programs.

-MLS Next teams will participate in a year-round competitive schedule, including league matches, events and playoffs at the U-13, U-14, U-15, and U-17 age groups. Nationally our U-16 and U-19 groups will become a part of the MLS NEXT Full Pathway competition as of the 2024-25 season.

Napa United are the first club in the North Bay to be selected to this elite program!

If interested in joining our MLS Next program, please contact our Head of Soccer Operations, Gavin Taylor: Gavin@NapaUnited.org

Learn more about MLS Next: HERE