Boys’ club soccer · level 2
MLS NEXT Academy Division clubs, by state
MLS NEXT Academy Division has 229 clubs in our directory, in 40 states. It is the second level of boys’ club soccer, under the national leagues on the ladder we use. Each club is listed below under its state, with its town, website and tryout page where the club publishes one.
- Clubs
- 229
- States
- 40
- Tryout pages
- 208
Read from the league’s own club list. Last checked October 5, 2026.
MLS NEXT Academy Division clubs, by state: 229 club entries listed, read Oct 5, 2026.
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What is MLS NEXT Academy Division?
MLS NEXT added the Academy Division in the 2025-26 season. The league says it has approximately 230 clubs and 25,000 players.
Its regular season is regional and built around the high school calendar: Academy Division players may play high school soccer.
Source: MLS NEXT: Academy Division, read October 5, 2026.
| League | MLS NEXT Academy Division |
|---|---|
| Side | Boys |
| Level on our ladder | 2 of 2 |
| Clubs listed | 229 |
| States | 40 |
| Most clubs | California 35 · Florida 19 · New York 14 |
| Clubs with a website we hold | 228 |
| Clubs with a tryout page we hold | 208 |
Which clubs play in MLS NEXT Academy Division?
By state, A to Z. A state’s name opens every league’s clubs in that state.
Alabama
1 club| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover-Vestavia SoccerVestavia Hills | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Arizona
8 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Barca Residency AcademyCasa Grande | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| FC Tucson Youth Soccer ClubTucson | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Monarchs AZTucson | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Phoenix Premier FCPhoenix | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Phoenix Rising FCPhoenix | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| RSL ArizonaPhoenix | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| RSL Arizona MesaMesa | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| SC Del SolPhoenix | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Arkansas
1 club| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Ozark United FC AcademyRogers | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
California
35 clubsColorado
6 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| ALBION SC Boulder CountyLongmont | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| ALBION SC DenverDenver | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Broomfield Soccer ClubBroomfield | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
| Colorado United SCLittleton | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Grand Junction Soccer ClubGrand Junction | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Skyline Soccer AssociationEnglewood | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Connecticut
4 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Beachside of ConnecticutNorwalk | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Connecticut RushSeymour | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Ginga FCMadison | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Oakwood Soccer ClubGlastonbury | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Delaware
1 club| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting Athletic ClubWilmington | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Florida
19 clubsGeorgia
7 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| AFC LightningPeachtree City | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Inter Atlanta FCAtlanta | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| KSALawrenceville | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Lanier Soccer AssociationGainesville | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Roswell Soccer ClubRoswell | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
| Southern Soccer AcademyMarietta | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Tormenta FC AcademyStatesboro | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Illinois
5 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago FC UnitedGlenview | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Chicago Fire Youth SCChicago | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Galaxy Soccer ClubNaperville | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Sockers FC ChicagoPalatine | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| St. Louis Scott Gallagher ILCollinsville | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
Indiana
1 club| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Indy ElevenWestfield | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Kansas
2 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting Blue ValleyOverland Park | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Sporting WichitaWichita | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Kentucky
2 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Javanon FCLouisville | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Lexington Sporting ClubLexington | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Louisiana
1 club| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Elite SPBaton Rouge | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Maryland
3 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore ArmourEllicott City | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Bethesda SCGaithersburg | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Coppermine SCBaltimore | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Massachusetts
8 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| FC Greater Boston BoltsNewton | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| IFA WestWestfield | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Intercontinental Football Academy of New EnglandTaunton | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| NEFCMendon | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| NEFC South | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| New England Surf SCBoston | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Seacoast United MassWeymouth | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Valeo Futbol ClubNewton | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Michigan
9 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Bucks AcademyTroy | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Michigan Futbol AcademyGrand Rapids | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Michigan JaguarsNovi | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Michigan Jaguars United FCNovi | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Michigan Stars EliteWashington | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Michigan Tigers FCAnn Arbor | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Michigan WolvesLivonia | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Midwest United FCKentwood | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Vardar Soccer ClubPontiac | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Minnesota
5 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeville SCLakeville | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
| Manitou F.C.White Bear Lake | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Minneapolis United SCMinneapolis | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Saint Paul BlackhawksSaint Paul | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Tonka Fusion ElitePlymouth | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Mississippi
1 club| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Southern States SoccerOak Grove | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Missouri
7 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Lou Fusz AthleticSt. Louis | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Lou Fusz Athletic 2St. Louis | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Sporting CityKansas City | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Sporting SpringfieldSpringfield | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| St. Louis Development AcademySt. Louis | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| St. Louis Scott GallagherSt. Louis | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
| St. Louis Scott Gallagher St. CharlesSt. Charles | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
Nebraska
1 club| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Sting NebraskaOmaha | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Nevada
4 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| ALBION SC Las VegasHenderson | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Downtown Las Vegas Soccer ClubLas Vegas | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Las Vegas Sports AcademyLas Vegas | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Players SCLas Vegas | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
New Hampshire
1 club| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Seacoast UnitedEpping | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
New Jersey
11 clubsNew Mexico
2 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Classic FCLos Lunas | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| New Mexico Soccer AcademyAlbuquerque | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
New York
14 clubsNorth Carolina
7 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Core FCHigh Point | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Carolina Velocity FCRaleigh | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Charlotte Independence SCCornelius | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Fox Soccer Academy CarolinasCornelius | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Queen City Mutiny FCCharlotte | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Triangle United Soccer AssociationChapel Hill | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Wake FCHolly Springs | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Ohio
3 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati United Premier Soccer ClubCincinnati | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Club OhioDublin | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Kings Hammer CincinnatiCincinnati | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Oklahoma
2 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting OklahomaOklahoma City | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Tulsa Greenwood SCTulsa | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Oregon
6 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro RushHillsboro | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Oregon Surf SCPortland | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Saints AcademyPortland | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Soccer Chance AcademyPortland | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Westside Metros FCBeaverton | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Westside Metros FC SouthBeaverton | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Pennsylvania
5 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Beadling SCBridgeville | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| FC DELCOConshohocken | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Keystone FCMechanicsburg | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
| PA ClassicsLancaster | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| PA Classics HarrisburgHarrisburg | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Rhode Island
2 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside FCEast Providence | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Rhode Island Surf SCCranston | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
South Carolina
2 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston SCCharleston | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Lowcountry UnitedJames Island | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Tennessee
2 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Hammer NashvilleMurfreesboro | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| One Knoxville SCKnoxville | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
Texas
13 clubsUtah
4 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic StormOrem | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| City SC UtahRiverton | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Sparta United Soccer ClubSalt Lake City | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
| Wasatch SCKaysville | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Virginia
8 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria SAAlexandria | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| FC RichmondMidlothian | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Loudoun Soccer ClubLeesburg | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| McLean Youth SoccerMcLean | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Springfield SYCSpringfield | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| The St. JamesSpringfield | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Virginia Revolution SCLeesburg | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Virginia RushVirginia Beach | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
Washington
10 clubsWest Virginia
1 club| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia SoccerCharles Town | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | — |
Wisconsin
5 clubs| Club | Website | Tryouts |
|---|---|---|
| Bavarian United SCGlendale | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Elmbrook UnitedBrookfield | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Forward Madison FCMadison | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| SC WaveWaukesha | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
| Wisconsin United FCAppleton | Site (opens their site in a new tab) | Tryouts (opens their site in a new tab) |
How this was counted
A club is on this list when the league’s own published directory names it for the current season. Town, website and tryout page are the club’s own; a blank means we do not hold one, not that the club has none. No coach, director or contact is printed here.
Leagues add and remove clubs between seasons. If a club is missing or has moved, the league’s site is right and this page is behind.
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Quick answers
How many MLS NEXT Academy Division clubs are there?
229 in our directory, in 40 states. The league’s own site is the authority on membership; this list was read from it and is dated below.
Which states have the most MLS NEXT Academy Division clubs?
California (35), Florida (19), New York (14), Texas (13), New Jersey (11).
What level is MLS NEXT Academy Division?
On the ladder Startline uses, MLS NEXT Academy Division is the second level of boys’ club soccer, under the national leagues. The leagues above it are MLS NEXT and ECNL Boys. Level is about the league, not the player: college coaches recruit individuals from every one of these leagues.
How do I try out for an MLS NEXT Academy Division club?
Each club runs its own tryouts and sets its own dates. We hold a tryout page for 208 of the 229 clubs here; the Tryouts link on a row opens it. Where there is none, start from the club’s website.
Where to go next
Your player, your list
From this league to which colleges?
The league your player is in is one input. The free list scores which college programs fit their level, position, grad year and grades.
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