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Two Signals of Modern Pathway: Academy Investment and European Interest
Two emerging U.S. prospects highlight how the modern pathway is accelerating, with MLS academies investing earlier in youth standouts and European clubs engaging sooner with young professionals already producing at the senior level.
Pipeline Progress: Homegrowns, Breakouts & Cross-Border Pathways
From Paul Sokoloff’s long-term homegrown pathway in New York to Brandon Dayes testing himself in a Premier League environment and Abad Vargas exploring a Liga MX opportunity, this week highlights how young North American players are navigating increasingly diverse routes to the top.
MLS NEXT Fest Reaches Epic Conclusion & Huskies Crowned NCAA Champs
The 2025 edition of the MLS NEXT Fest proved to be one to remember as teams secured their qualification spot in next year's Generation Adidas Cup in dramatic fashion. Meanwhile, Washington and NC State battled it out to an intense final, but it was the Huskies who outlasted their opponent to lift the trophy.
A New Era for American Soccer: Change, Champions, and the Next Generation
This week, U.S. Soccer proposes a historic overhaul to the college game — shifting to a full academic-year season that could redefine how players develop and transition to the pros. Stanford continues its dominant run as the nation’s No. 1 team, while 15-year-old Oscar Avilez signs with D.C. United, becoming one of MLS’s youngest rising stars.
Breakthroughs, Upsets and the Future of the Game
This past weekend reminded us why MLS NEXT Pro is the beating heart of youth soccer in the United States. From high-scoring thrillers at the academy level to record-breaking debuts in the professional ranks — and even a hat trick in Germany from one of the country’s brightest exports — the next generation continues to steal the spotlight.
Breakthrough Performances Define a Landmark Week
From NC State’s historic unbeaten run and record crowds to a 14-year-old signing with Sporting KC II, American soccer is buzzing with stories that prove the next generation is already shaping the present. Dive into the biggest headlines from college soccer, youth development, and beyond.
MLS NEXT kickoff delivers chaos, drama & hat tricks
The 2025/26 MLS NEXT season opened with a weekend full of fireworks—rivalries, blowouts, and breakout stars grabbing the spotlight from coast to coast. Plus, we look at the U.S. U17s’ struggles in Europe and the U20s’ impressive momentum as both squads prepare for their World Cups.