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NEAL clubs in New England

The Northeast Academy League (NEAL) is a boys academy league for Northeast clubs that are aligned with MLS NEXT. Today it mainly serves U11 and U12 players at clubs like the Boston Bolts, as a step before MLS NEXT or the National Academy League at U13.

7clubs listed

Clubs with NEAL teams

Bayside FC (Bayside)East Providence, RI Beachside Soccer ClubBridgeport, CT +1 Boston Bolts FCNewton, MA +9 FC NorthEast Windsor, CT Rhode Island Surf Soccer ClubNorth Kingstown, RI +1 Seacoast United Soccer ClubBedford, NH +9 Valeo Futbol Club (Valeo)Newton, MA
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Questions parents ask

Is NEAL part of MLS NEXT?

No. It has a strategic relationship with MLS NEXT, but MLS NEXT does not run it.

What ages play?

Currently U11-U12 at clubs like the Boston Bolts. Older groups moved to the National Academy League.

How does it relate to the National Academy League?

NAL lists NEAL as one of its U11/U12 partner leagues.

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