Why MLS NEXT . . .
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Westside Metros FC believes that the MLS Next is the future and has made the decision, with adidas support, to move forward with the MLS Next. We believe for our club to be on the ground floor of the expansion and the opportunities that this will provide for our players is the best choice. Additionally, the MLS Next is in direct collaboration with the Girls Academy, where our top girl’s teams already participate. We hope you are as excited for the 2025/2026 season as we are. |
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Westside Metros FC has also had the most players of any club in Oregon selected to the Timbers Academy |
Some of players that went on to play professional . . . Steven Evans - University of Portland - Portland Timbers Erik Hurtado - University of Santa Clara - DC United, Vancouver Whitecaps Rubio Rubin - straight to Pros - FC Utrecht, Real Salt Lake, Danny Mwanga - Oregon State - #1 in Draft to Philadelphia Union, Portland Timbers Chad Barrett - UCLA, #3 in Draft to Chicago Fire, LA Galaxy, Seattle Sounders Nick Scardina - University of Washington, Charlotte FC |
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MLS NEXT 'Competitive Tier' Clubs
Atletico FC Mt.
Rainier Futbol Club
Oregon Surf SC
Saints Academy
Seattle Celtic Soccer
Chance Academy
Sozo FC Valor Soccer
Washington East Surf SC
Washington Rush
Western Washington Surf SC
Westside Metros FC
Whatcom Rangers
What is the MLS NEXT?
Launched in 2020, MLS NEXT is the most elite platform for youth player development in North America. MLS Next is made up of MLS youth academies as well as top rated non-MLS affiliated clubs. The MLS Next replaced and is an upgraded version of the Developmental Academy (DA) and the highest level of Youth Soccer in America.
With a commitment to innovation and providing access and representation, MLS NEXT players receive the best training and coaching as they prepare for their futures, both in soccer and in life.
The introduction of the MLS NEXT 'Competitive Tier' expands this vision and provides a regionalized level of competition and opportunities for player growth and development.
The vision this new Competitive Tier is to
Grow the Game
Spread the Net for more players
Develop the next generation of players
Providing a path for all our players to reach the highest level they individually aspire to both College and Professional.
Events
MLS NEXT Fest
The MLS NEXT Fest Showcase is the #1 College showcase event in the country with 430 MLS NEXT teams from all High School age groups playing three games in four days, all at single location. Players will have the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of hundreds of colleges, national team staff, and many professional scouts and coaches. Hosted by the MLS, this is truly an unparalleled experience to anything else in the country.
- U18/U19, U17, U16, U15 Teams
MLS NEXT Competitive Tier League - Pacific Northwest Division
Regular season play will begin in September 2025, which will be accompanied by regional tournaments and an opportunity to attend MLS NEXT national events. . Players competing in the new tier will also be eligible to play high school soccer.
- U18/U19, U17 U16, U15, U14, U13 Teams
National and Regiona Events
The regional tournaments will serve as qualifying for a championship event at the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs later in 2026. These events will be marquee talent identification opportunities for college, professional, and national team scouts to evaluate players
Pacific NW Division is paired with Cal North Division for Regional Event
MLS NEXT 2 Regional Qualifier for MLS NEXT 2 Cup
2025/2026 MLS NEXT Age Groups
07/08B MLS Next | U18/U19 |
09B MLS Next | U17 |
10B MLS Next | U16 |
11B MLS Next | U15 |
12B MLS Next | U14 |
13B MLS Next | U13 |
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Contact
Phone: (503) 626-2975
Fax: (503) 924-4249
Address:
8231 SW Cirrus Dr.
Building 16
Beaverton, OR 97008
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday - 8:30am - 3:30pm