The MLS NEXT Youth Development Platform is a partnership between MLS and the top youth clubs around the country to provide the best youth players in the U.S. with an environment designed to produce the next generation of college, professional and National team players. The consists of elite year-round competition, as well as player identification initiatives, coaching education opportunities, and additional programming to create the premier player development environment.
With a focus on maximizing each player’s potential, the new development platform will not only provide high-level, year-round competition for players, but will provide important programming, education and innovation in the key areas of player development:

• Player Identification
• Coaching
• Environment
• Personal Growth
• Community Outreach