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MLS NEXT Pro Conference Semifinals: Four Spots, Eight Dreamers, One Goal
Get ready for drama, dubs and destiny — because the MLS NEXT Pro Cup chase is about to hit another level.
Leo Santos ·
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From Oklahoma Roots to Liga MX: Alex Gutierrez’s Unexpected Rise
At just 17 years old, the Oklahoma-born striker went from playing in an ECNL team to debuting in Liga MX with Club Necaxa, winning the U-17 championship, and earning a call-up to Mexico’s youth national team — all within a single year.
Lucas Aguirre ·
A New Dawn for College Soccer
U.S. Soccer’s NexGen Committee has proposed a groundbreaking shift to a full academic-year college soccer season starting in fall 2026. The change would modernize the game, improve player development, and better align U.S. soccer with global standards.
Lucas Aguirre ·
United States
The Future of U.S. Soccer Heads to the World Cup
The U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team has named its 21-player roster for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, featuring top MLS, USL, and European prospects as the Americans aim for another deep run on the global stage.
Lucas Aguirre ·
United States
The Messi Cup Is Coming to Miami — And It’s All About the Next Generation
The future of football is heading to Miami. From Dec. 9–14, the Messi Cup will take over South Florida — a global youth football tournament bringing together some of the top academy teams from around the world.
Leo Santos ·
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San Diego FC Opens Right to Dream Academy, MLS’s First Fully-Residential School
San Diego FC has officially opened its groundbreaking Right to Dream Academy, MLS’s first fully-funded residential school and football academy. With classrooms, dorms, and elite training facilities, the Academy launches with 17 U-13 players from San Diego, Tijuana, and beyond — and aims to reshape player development in North America.
Lucas Aguirre ·
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From Texas to Europe: Tanner Tessmann’s Rocket Arrival on the Continental Stage
Tanner Tessmann’s journey has taken him from FC Dallas academy to Serie A and now to Lyon. Last night, the 24-year-old midfielder scored his first European goal in the Europa League — a thunderous strike that capped his remarkable rise.
Lucas Aguirre ·
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From Dortmund’s Academy to FC Cincinnati’s Ambitious Project
After three formative years at Borussia Dortmund, 17-year-old midfielder Jack Mize has returned to the U.S. to join FC Cincinnati. Starting in the academy, he will move to the club’s MLS NEXT Pro side in 2026, with the option of a first-team contract on the horizon.
Lucas Aguirre ·
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Seventeen and Scoring: Seymour Reid’s Historic Breakthrough With NYCFC
From Cedar Stars Bergen to New York City history, 17-year-old Jamaican striker Seymour Reid has made a stunning rise. With 11 goals in MLS NEXT Pro and a record-breaking MLS strike, he’s proving himself as one of the most exciting young forwards in the game.
Lucas Aguirre ·