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Browse all MLS NEXT stories- Samuel Pereda: From Non-MLS Academy to a Bronze Medal With Peru
Born in the United States and developed at Queen City Mutiny, Samuel Pereda moved to Alianza Lima and has now won a bronze medal with Peru at the 2026 South American Games.
- Akol Akon: Sydney’s Teenage Sensation Lands a Record-Breaking MLS Move
At 17, Australian winger Akol Akon has signed a multi-million-dollar deal with Colorado Rapids after breaking multiple age records with Sydney FC.
- Connor Dale Signs Homegrown Deal With FC Cincinnati After Rapid Rise
Connor Dale, the 2010-born goalkeeper, has signed a Homegrown contract with FC Cincinnati after joining the academy from Inter Miami in January 2026. In just months, Dale made his MLS NEXT Pro debut, represented the U.S. U-16s, was selected for the MLS NEXT All-Star Game and emerged as one of the country’s notable young goalkeeper prospects.