MLS Next All-Star Match

The MLS Next All-Star match has been announced, with 44 players being selected, 22 for the Team East and 22 for Team West. To be eligible for the MLS Next All-Star match, you must be born 2005-2007, have played in the regular season, and at least in one of the MLS Next events (Fest, GA Cup, Flex, Cup).

June 30, 2023

MLS Next All-Star Match


The MLS Next All-Star match, an eagerly awaited event, has recently unveiled its roster, featuring a total of 44 skillful players divided equally into Team East and Team West, with 22 players on each side. To qualify for participation in the MLS Next All-Star match, players must have been born between 2005 and 2007, have actively participated in the regular season, and have taken part in at least one of the prestigious MLS Next events, such as Fest, GA Cup, Flex, or Cup.

Remarkably, all 29 MLS academies have players representing them in this showcase of talent. Additionally, five non-MLS academies, namely BW Gottschee, FC Delco, Real Colorado, Strikers FC, and Total Futbol Academy, have also earned representation in the All-Star match, proving their caliber and prowess in the competitive soccer landscape.

Information for Match-day

  • Wednesday, July 19th

  • 10:30AM Eastern Time

  • Naval Academy’s Glenn Warner Soccer Facility (Annapolis, Maryland)

  • Admission is FREE

Be Chosen to Train with Atletico de Madrid


Atletico de Madrid is set to host a camp in Phoenix, Arizona, offering players a remarkable opportunity to be selected for training at Atletico de Madrid's esteemed academy.

Licensed UEFA coaches from Atlético de Madrid will journey to Phoenix, AZ to lead training sessions, imparting the techniques of one of the world's most triumphant soccer academies.

Atletico de Madrid firmly believe that a player's personal growth holds equal significance to their athletic development. Therefore, we are committed to nurturing values like solidarity, comradeship, and equality through sports practice, while also focusing on the enhancement of social and communication skills.

The US Soccer Collective Academy Rankings

The US Soccer Collective has ranked the top academies based on talent identification, player recruitment, player retention, player development, and pathway opportunities. As of the current date, Philadelphia Union holds the #1 spot on the list, while Houston Dynamo is ranked #26.

The article also provides insight into the Top 10 prospects for each of the featured academies.