MLS NEXT Academy clubs in New England
The MLS NEXT Academy Division is MLS NEXT's second tier for boys, launched in 2025. Unlike the main MLS NEXT division, players can still play high school soccer.
9clubs listed
Clubs with MLS NEXT Academy teams
Bayside FC (Bayside)East Providence, RI
Beachside Soccer ClubBridgeport, CT +1
Boston Bolts FCNewton, MA +9
New England ForcePembroke, MA +5
New England Futbol Club (NEFC)Northborough, MA +1
New England Surf Soccer ClubBoston, MA +5
Rhode Island Surf Soccer ClubNorth Kingstown, RI +1
Seacoast United Soccer ClubBedford, NH +9
Vale Rush UnitedMiddletown, CT +1
Questions parents ask
Can players play high school soccer?
Yes. High school play is allowed. Players who have played in any college program cannot take part.
Is it the same as MLS NEXT?
It's a separate division under the MLS NEXT umbrella, one level below the main MLS NEXT division.
What ages?
U13 through U19 boys.