Next Pro News

Next Pro News tracks and shares the latest MLS Next Pro news and rumors. We are in no way affiliated with the league or MLS itself.

[Next Pro News @NextProNews]

Tonight is undeniably Chattanooga’s night, but if you zoom out it’s also everything that this league can become.

Passionate crowd, USMNT prospects, journeyman players, a 42-year old EPL veteran, reserve team vs independent team..

Together, it all makes something very fun imo

[LAFC @LAFC]

Jude Terry’s first career league goal has been nominated for @MLS Goal of the Year! 🚀

Vote for Jude 🔗 https://t.co/cvX6ASSpfb

[Ben Wright @benwright]

✍️ Nashville SC have signed 15-year-old winger Liam Stribling to a homegrown contract. He'll play with Huntsville during the Sprint Season and move to Nashville at the start of the 2027-28 MLS season.

A US 17 international, Stribling is one of the top prospects in Nashville.

[Next Pro News @NextProNews]

👀✔️ - Nike will officially be the kit provider for independent expansion club AC Grand Rapids

This will be the 4th different provider in the league. Adidas is the most common, Carolina Core uses Hummel, CT United uses Macron, and now Nike will be the provider for Grand Rapids

[ACGrandRapids @ACGRSoccer]

AC Grand Rapids 🤝 NIKE

AC Grand Rapids and NIKE have agreed to a multi-year partnership to outfit the first team, technical staff,
and youth academy as our Official On-Field Apparel Partner.

#ACGrandRapids #MLSNextPro #FlowTogether

[Soccer Down Here @SoccerDownHere]

SDH AM 11.11.26: Chattanooga FC, MLS, College Soccer, USL League One, AM News https://t.co/8MSrsgkgJ1

[Next Pro News @NextProNews]

Included in this are SKCII’s roster moves as well.

SKCII is completely resetting the roster, with just 4 players remaining.

[Sporting Kansas City @SportingKC]

Sporting Kansas City announced roster decisions on Tuesday ahead of the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.

📰: https://t.co/gf6JYukOWt

[Carolina Core FC @CarolinaCore_FC]

Got our K9 back‼️ 🐕

Nick Kaloukian has been extended to the 2027 Sprint Season 🦊🧡

[David Paschall @DavidSPaschall]

CFC and Finley Stadium announce a preliminary five-year agreement that runs through 2031. “Fort Finley will remain the primary home field for CFC matches, and we couldn’t be more pleased,” Stadium Corp. board chairman Mike Davis said.

[ACGrandRapids @ACGRSoccer]

One step closer to kickoff! 🏟️

The @amwaystadium pitch is in!

Be There From Day One 🎟️

Get your season tickets today, so you don’t miss our inaugural home opener on March 19th.

#ACGrandRapids #MLSNextPro #FlowTogether

[Detroit City FC @DetroitCityFC]

Two clubs built by their communities and fueled by independence 👏

In the early days of DCFC no organization ws more of a model to our founders than @ChattanoogaFC.

Last night they climbed to the top of MLS NEXT Pro as the first independent champion in league history.

From Detroit to Finley: congrats, Chattanooga FC. You earned it. 💪

[Next Pro News @NextProNews]

As one of only 3 clubs without an MLSNP team, this news could impact the league down the line.

For now though, let’s just hope Montréal fans don’t lose their club.

[Tom Bogert @tombogert]

BREAKING: CF Montréal owner Joey Saputo says he has put the club up for sale.

[Chattanooga FC ⭐ @ChattanoogaFC]

Here you go baby

[MLS NEXT Pro @MLSNEXTPRO]

Good morning, Chattanooga ☀️

Yes, last night really happened.

[MLS NEXT Pro @MLSNEXTPRO]

It’s a party, it’s a party 🍾🍾🍾

[Chad Johnson @ochocinco]

🫡

[Samantha Casano @samantha_casano]

THEY DID IT. THE CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB WINS THE 2026 MLS NEXT PRO CUP.

@ChattanoogaFC @MLSNEXTPRO @Local3News @Local3Sports

[Next Pro News @NextProNews]

Damien Barker John was just named MLSNP Cup Final MVP, and absolutely deserved it 👏

[Next Pro News @NextProNews]

I can’t believe teams keep letting Barker John get away

[Michael Battista @MichaelBattista]

17 years in the making
4-time NPSL Championship runner-up
Multiple forces, entire leagues, trying to push them down

All gone. Chattanooga FC are finally league champions, winning the 2027 MLS Next Pro Cup.

Congrats to them and every person who's helped support the club.

[MLS NEXT Pro @MLSNEXTPRO]

THE FINAL MOMENTS OF MLS NEXT PRO CUP 2026 🎥

@ChattanoogaFC become the first independent club in league history to claim hardware!

[Don Garber @thesoccerdon]

Congratulations to @ChattanoogaFC on becoming 2026 @MLSNEXTPRO Cup Champions!

[MLS NEXT Pro @MLSNEXTPRO]

THE BIGGEST MOMENT IN CHATTANOOGA PRO SPORTS HISTORY! 🔵⚪

@ChattanoogaFC ARE THE 2026 MLS NEXT PRO CUP CHAMPIONS!