MLS NEXT2

MLS Next2 is a new second tier of competition within the MLS Next youth soccer system. It expands access to a higher level of play for clubs, teams & players - offering regional league play & nationally renowned tournaments with the goal of developing talent & exposure to collegiate, professional and national team levels.
MLS Next2 Tryout Information and Registration
High School Boys 15U(2011)-19U (2007) | |||
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Dates | Saturday 5/31 & Friday 6/6 | ||
Birth Year | Location | Time | |
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | Fort Logan Soccer Complex (3742 W Princeton Cir, Denver, CO 80236) Field #8 | 10AM - 11:30AM |
14U(2012) and 13U(2013) | |||
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Dates | May 9 & May 16 | ||
Birth Year | Location | Time | |
2012 & 2013 | Skyline Indoor Facility, 2175 S Bryant St, Denver, CO 80219 | 5:00PM - 6:15PM |

Please take a moment to listen to Skylines' George Pavlantos, our MLS Next2 Director, talk about the program.
Skyline MLS Next2 Teams 13U-19U compete in the Mountain League
- The Mountain League is made up of teams from Colorado (6) and New Mexico (2)
- The League for 13U & U14U will be September, 2025 to May, 2026. Teams will play in the MLS Next Fest (in Dec.), MLS Next Regional Event (April 3-6, AZ) and MLS Next Cup (MUST QUALIFY in June).
- The League for 15U-19U will be January, 2025 to May, 2026. Teams will play in the MLS Next Fest (in Dec.), MLS Next Regional Event (April 3-6, AZ) and MLS Next Cup (MUST QUALIFY in June).
- 15U-19U players will play for their HS and start training once HS is done in Nov. timeframe. *2011, 8th Graders, will play CSA Secondary League Fall 2025*
- Teams that don’t qualify for MLS Cup will participate in Real Showcase (local - conducted over Memorial Weekend).

Benefits of Playing MLS Next2
- MLS Next2 Tournaments are guaranteed to have MLS recruiters and college coach recruiters which many tournaments boast, but don’t actually produce.
- High School Boys can still play on their High School teams in the Fall
- MLS Next2 does require a certain level of performance & professional expectation requirements to maintain enrollment. Additional time is given to those teams that need to improve performance, but a high-level performance is expected. Other “Elite” programs are a “pay to play” structure and performance isn’t considered. This is why we have waited patiently for the right platform and opportunity for our players.
- MLS Next2 Team Coaches will be nationally licensed and only the club’s top coaches will be involved. This includes our club’s DOCs.
- MLS Next2 teams will receive” College Guidance” for those who are interested in continuing soccer after HS.
- MLS Next2 Bio-Banding opportunities for those players who qualify. Also, playing up in age is possible for those who need additional challenges.
- MLS Next2 requires that home games are recorded by the home team. There will be opportunities for players to breakdown game footage with their MLS Next2 Team Coach and/or Directors. Players will learn how to critique their play, their team’s play and their opponent. We have a “Game Analysis Worksheet” to help guide them.