MLS Expands Membership of Elite Youth Development Platform, Announces Groundbreaking Governance Structure
Over 11,000 players across 113 clubs and 6 age groups set to participate in platform;
Governance structure to feature equitable representation between MLS and elite academies
NEW YORK (August 4, 2020) – Major League Soccer today announced a groundbreaking governance structure of its newly created elite youth development platform along with the expansion of 19 additional youth soccer clubs into the platform. The competition will encompass over 11,000 players across 113 clubs and six age groups, including 30 professional MLS academies, 5 USL academies and 78 additional elite academies.