|
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Casey Bag
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2025
MF
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New York SC
|
|
|
Nick Bishop
|
2025
GK
|
CITY SC
|
|
|
Luke Burdett
|
2025
MF
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DC United
|
|
|
Malike Campbell
|
2025
F
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Tampa Bay
|
|
|
Scott Cheevers
|
2025
D
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Nashville SC
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|
|
D
|
PDA
|
|
|
Graham Jones
|
2025
D
|
DC United
|
|
|
Phineas Lonergan
|
2025
D
|
Met Oval
|
|
|
Tyson McCoy
|
2025
MF
|
Mich. Wolves
|
|
|
Lucas McPartlin
|
2025
GK
|
CITY SC
|
|
|
Casey Milliken
|
2025
MF
|
NEFC
|
|
|
Aaron O'Reilly
|
2025
F
|
Sockers FC
|
|
|
Miko Oppenheim
|
2026
F
|
De Anza Force
|
|
|
Rocket Ritarita
|
2025
MF
|
Charlotte FC
|
|
|
Gallatin Sandnes
|
2027
D
|
Seattle Sounders
|
|
|
Noah Satriano
|
2025
MF
|
Baltimore Armour
|
|
|
Gregory Whitfield
|
2025
D
|
Baltimore Armour
|
This weekend features the start of the 2024-25 MLS NEXT season.
The new campaign will look a bit different, with the MLS-run league shifting focus for its Pro Player Pathway. The MLS academy sides are placing an emphasis on the Under-16 (2009) and Under-18 (2007) age groups.
That does mean players at MLS Academies won’t be left in the lurch once the MLS NEXT Pro season comes to an end. It obviously has other ramifications for other age groups (specifically, the 2008s) that are yet to be fleshed out. Teams are also allowed to still roster and play up to five players born in 2006 as well.
With the new season kicking off, there are several players to look out for in the upcoming season. Here’s a look at some of the best to know in 2024-25.
