Best Signed MLS NEXT Pro Prospects

by Travis Clark

February 24, 2026

	Vicente Garcia \| 2028 MF \| LA Galaxy
	Malik Jakupovic \| 2027 F \| Phil. Union
	Peter Molinari \| 2027 MF \| NYCFC
	Javaun Mussenden \| 2026 D \| New England
	Ignacio Suarez-Couri \| 2027 MF \| Atlanta United
	Nathan Tchoumba \| 2029 MF \| Colorado Rapids
	Lisandro Torres \| 2028 MF \| LAFC

As the new MLS NEXT Pro season begins this weekend, top domestic talent from MLS Academies are searching for the first-team deal.

A NEXT Pro deal is typically the first step in a player’s next-level journey for those ensconced in an MLS organization.

Here’s a look at some of the top up-and-coming players on NEXT Pro deals this season.

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	Vicente Garcia \| 2028 MF \| LA Galaxy
	Malik Jakupovic \| 2027 F \| Phil. Union
	Peter Molinari \| 2027 MF \| NYCFC
	Javaun Mussenden \| 2026 D \| New England
	Ignacio Suarez-Couri \| 2027 MF \| Atlanta United
	Nathan Tchoumba \| 2029 MF \| Colorado Rapids
	Lisandro Torres \| 2028 MF \| LAFC