2023-24 Players to Watch

As the MLS NEXT season rapidly approaches, we have identified 15 players worthy of attention in both the U-15 and U-17 age groups. These players have been chosen due to their noteworthy performances during the previous season, encompassing MLS NEXT tournaments, international matches, and various other international tournaments. Please note that the list is not presented in any specific order.

U-15 Players To Watch

• James Donaldson - (GK) Atlanta United FC

• Alex Gomez - (DF) New York Red Bulls

• Willyam Ferreira - (MF) Philadelphia Union

• Jamil Danjaji - (FW) Columbus Crew

• Linkon Ream - (DF) Real Salt Lake

• Timothy McFarlane - (FW) New York Red Bulls

• Adri Mehmeti - (MF) New York Red Bulls

• Omar Hassan - (FW) Seattle Sounders

• Mathis Albert - (FW) LA Galaxy

• Jakob Garcia - (FW) Orlando City SC

• Kaedren Spivey - (MF) San Jose Earthquakes

• Mateo Gallegos - (DF) Philadelphia Union

• Zidane Cadet - (FW) Inter Miami CF

• Paul Sokoloff - (MF) New York Red Bulls

• Ademar Chavez - (MF) Los Angeles Football Club

The list predominantly comprises players born in 2009, most of whom competed in the U-14 category during the previous season, with a few exceptions. Notably, the New York Red Bulls are prominently featured with four players. Interestingly, these four individuals were part of the U-15 NYRB squad that clinched the national championship in the recent season.

U-17 Players To Watch

• Cavan Sullivan - (MF) Philadelphia Union

• Jude Terry - (MF) Los Angeles Football Club

• Harbor Miller - (DF) LA Galaxy

• Jamir Johnson - (FW) Philadelphia Union

• Zackory Campagnolo - (GK) Colorado Rapids

• Ramiz Hamouda - (DF) Sporting Kansas City

• Adriano Samayoa - (FW) Los Angeles Football Club

• Julian Hall - (FW) New York Red Bulls

• Nimfasha Berchimas - (FW) Charlotte FC

• Justin Ellis - (FW) Orlando City

• Rocket Ritarita - (FW) Atlanta United

• Maxim Scordo - (FW) Colorado Rapids

• Camron Estala - (DF) Real Salt Lake

• Alisa Randell - (MF) Minnesota United

The upcoming U-17 level promises to showcase a plethora of talented players. Notably, the summer has brought about several transfers, including top scorer Maxim Scordo's move from Strikers FC to the Colorado Rapids, alongside the transfer of USYNT goalkeeper Zackory Campagnolo to Colorado. Additionally, MVPs Rocket Ritarita, Julian Hall, and Harbor Miller are emerging from an exceptional season, rising curiosity about their performances this term.

Among the noteworthy players is Cavan Sullivan, born in 2009, who stands as the youngest on the list. He enters the season in remarkable form, having triumphed in the U-15 Concacaf Championship with the United States and securing the tournament's MVP accolade. It will be intriguing to observe his contributions in the upcoming season.