|
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Justin Ellis
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2026
F
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Orlando City
|
|
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Willyam Ferreira
|
2027
MF
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Phil. Union
|
|
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Omar Hassan
|
2027
F
|
Seattle Sounders
|
|
|
Eric Klein
|
2025
MF
|
New England
|
|
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Arif Kovac
|
2025
F
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Atlanta United
|
|
|
Kellan LeBlanc
|
2026
MF
|
Phil. Union
|
|
|
Leonardo Orejarena
|
2026
MF
|
FC Dallas
|
|
|
Noah Santos
|
2025
F
|
Portland Timbers
|
|
|
Ervin Torres
|
2026
MF
|
Austin FC
|
MLS NEXT Pro is set for its fourth season in 2025, as it continues to try and shape itself as a stepping stone from academy soccer to MLS.
While that proven pathway remains relatively unproven, exciting talent from MLS academy sides continue to ink pro deals as a first step towards a career.
As the new season gets going, there is a long list of talented players to track who are making the jump from academy soccer. Here are 12 names to know who are set to compete as professionals.
