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MLS NEXT 2

Louisiana Elite Soccer Program’s MLS NEXT Tier 2 teams provide top U13–U19 boys with elite training, high-level competition, and national exposure. This is where the best develop, compete, and get noticed!

MLS NEXT 2 FAQ

Competing at the Highest Level!

Louisiana Elite Soccer Program’s MLS NEXT Tier 2 teams offer top U13–U19 boys elite training, top-tier competition, and national exposure all while allowing players to maintain their high school eligibility. This is where talent is developed, tested, and recognized!

National Exposure

Compete in MLS NEXT showcase events with hundreds of college coaches and scouts in attendance.

Pathway to College & Beyond

MLS Next players have earned college scholarships, trials with MLS Academies, and invites to MLS Academy teams.

Elite Competition

Face off against the top talent in the South with MLS Next 2, pushing players to their highest potential.

SOUTH CONFERENCE

Louisiana Elite Soccer Program (Baton Rouge, LA)
AFC Lightning (Peachtree City, GA)
Hoover-Vestavia Soccer (Hoover, AL)

Inter Atlanta FC (Atlanta, GA)
KSA (Atlanta, GA)
Lanier Soccer Academy (Gainesville, GA)

One Knoxville SC (Knoxville, TN)
Roswell Soccer Club (Roswell, GA)
Southern Soccer Academy (Marietta, GA)
Southern States Soccer (Hattiesburg, MS)

SHOWCASE YOUR SKILLS

Show off. Show out.

Attending MLS NEXT Showcase events, such as MLS NEXT Fest, provides Louisiana Elite Soccer Program players with unparalleled exposure to college, professional, and national team scouts. These high-profile events serve as a crucial platform for players aiming to compete at the next level, offering opportunities to be seen by hundreds of college coaches, MLS academies, and U.S. Soccer scouts in one centralized location.

Elite Competition

Players face off against the top talent in the country, proving their abilities in a highly competitive environment.

College Recruitment Opportunities:

With over 400 college coaches attending showcase events, players have the chance to impress scouts and secure scholarships.

Professional Pathways:

MLS academies actively scout these events, leading to trials, academy invitations, and signings for standout players.

National Team Identification:

U.S. Youth National Team scouts monitor matches, selecting top-performing players for training camps and international opportunities.

For aspiring collegiate and professional players, MLS NEXT Showcases are a game-changer, providing a direct pathway to the next level.

REIGN SUPREME.