๐ - Everything Iโm hearing leads me to believe that next season MLSNP will officially switch to a summer-to-spring calendar that is similar to the recent MLS change.
A sprint season is being planned, with the new calendar starting in July of 2027.
In there: The Philadelphia Union want to integrate USYNT center back Neil Pierre into the first team as his loan from Lyngby expires, per sources.
Interest remains abroad and another loan is possible. TBD.
By the Book.
The Island FC has named Gary Book as Managing Director.
Book will oversee academy and player pathway development while supporting the search for a Sporting Director ahead of the clubโs 2027 MLS Next Pro debut.
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#AllForTheIsland
This is really significant news. A bunch of current MLSNP players spent time with this academy.
Brody Williams, Kaakoush, Orejarena, Jarvis, Bronnik, Petrie, Jamison, Zelter-Zubida, Hassan, etc. etcโฆ
NEW: From what I've heard, there are real doubts from many people in the youth game about the long-term viability of the Barca AZ project.
The mothership has been giving off clues that they will not renew it. Barca AZ's head scout and director have also agreed to jump ship now.
๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ข๐๐จ ๐ต๐ท๐ซก
Sidney Paris has been called up to the Puerto Rican national team for their upcoming FIFA Series Friendlies against Saudi Arabia and a closed door friendly against Iran.
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โFootball was the only thing they had. It helped change their life, and it helped change my life.โ
From being inspired by family connections to the game and overcoming adversity, Anthony Sumo Jr. is achieving his dreams in High Point. ๐บ
Cรดte d'Ivoire is coming to Subaru Park ๐จ๐ฎ
Les รlรฉphants are taking on @PhilaUnionII on 6/8 and holding a community trianing session on 6/12!
Grab your FREE tickets ๐๏ธ https://t.co/Z7hbFxjMmc
#DOOP
Welcome Ryder ๐โญ๏ธ
We have signed Whitecaps FC BMO Academy forward Ryder Sewell to a Whitecaps FC 2 (WFC2) contract in MLS NEXT Pro through the 2028 season. He is the 19th Canadian teenager to be signed to a professional contract since WFC2 began play ๐
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#VWFC
โ๏ธ - Per an email sent out by @ACGRSoccer this morning, they intend to officially kick off in โMarch 2027โ
Assuming a calendar change, they will launch ahead of the shortened sprint season and not delay until July.
A record 44 active MLS players have been named to World Cup rosters.
103 WC players have been in MLS at some point in their career.
19 came through MLS Next Pro. A big win for the league.
The MLS Player Pathway in full effect. ๐
@SnipesTyler breaks down @MLSNEXTPRO's impact on the upcoming @FIFAWorldCup. โคต๏ธ
https://t.co/5vKbrPRHW1
๐ฐ - As soon as next season, @vcfcpro owner Mark Noorzai will launch a USL1 club in Ventura County.
I would not expect the MLSNP partnership with the Galaxy to continue. Given the Klein connection, donโt be surprised if @hometownsoccer swoops in.
โThis stadium will be the crown jewel of @MLSNextProโ โข ACGR President @D_Barnes25 ๐๐๏ธ๐๏ธ
Yesterday a major milestone for @AmwayStadium & ACGR.
Our partners at Rockford Construction placed the final beam in the stadium structure with a โTopping Outโ ceremony. ๐บ๐ธ๐ฒ
๐จ ROSTER NEWS ๐จ
Academy standout and U19 captain Ayden Wolanski has been called up to the first team and will be available for selection tonight against Huntsville City FC.
Having been with the Coywolves since the club was founded, Wolanski becomes the latest example of the pathway from academy development to the professional level.
The pathway to pro continues. ๐ชโฝ
#ForeverCTUnited #Coywolves #MLSNEXTPro #CTUnited
NEW: Per multiple sources, FC Dallas will be signing top prospect Daโvian Kimbrough (โ10) from Sacramento Republic.
The regular US/Mexico youth internationalโs camp has been looking for a move away from Sac. and after discussions with a few MLS clubs will land with FC Dallas.
A first kick for a new era in Mansfieldโฝ
Mayor Evans joined GM Matt Denny and FCD legend Kenny Cooper to kick things off at our new home ahead of the Czech Republic National Teamโs stay in Mansfield.