MLS NEXT Flex: Under-16 Players to Watch

MLS NEXT Flex: Under-16 Players to Watch
by Travis Clark
May 7, 2024
Players featured in this article:
Erik Adame |  2026
F | City SC
Satya Bawa |  2026
D | Sockers FC
D | Strikers FC
MF | Phil. Union
F | Chicago Fire
MF | Sockers FC
F | PDA
Ryan Hauser |  2026
F | Chicago Fire
Aton Kikama |  2027
F | Sockers FC
F | Sacramento United
F | Strikers FC
D | Barca Academy
MF | Beach FC (CA)
F | New York SC
MF | Mich. Wolves
F | NYCFC

Friday marks the start of this year's MLS NEXT Flex competition, as the field for the playoffs will be set.

Sixteen group of four will pit teams against one another. In the Under-16 age group, it is a chance to compete in front of college coaches ahead of the class of 2026 recruiting window opening.

Check out one U16 player to watch from each group.

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