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)
Dates Friday, July 11
Birth Year Location Time
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Fort Logan Soccer Complex (3742 W Princeton Cir, Denver, CO 80236) 10AM - 11:30AM
Registration is Closed
High School Boys 15U(2011)-19U (2007)
Dates Friday, July 25
Birth Year Location Time
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Fort Logan Soccer Complex (3742 W Princeton Cir, Denver, CO 80236) 10AM - 11:30AM
Registration is Closed

Please take a moment to listen to Skylines' George Pavlantos, our MLS Next2 Director, talk about the program. 4/24/25

Program Update 7/10/25

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.