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MLS NEXT elite youth development platform officially unveiled ahead of inaugural season

MLS NEXT, the new elite youth development platform promising to set new standards for world-class player development in North America, was officially unveiled ahead of the kickoff of the inaugural season.

Created by Major League Soccer in collaboration with the top elite youth academies around the country, MLS NEXT will encompass over 489 teams across 113 clubs and six age groups, together charting the course for a new future for the sport.

The map featuring the 113 clubs that form part of MLS NEXT.