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]

🔎 - Everything I’m 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.

[Tom Bogert @tombogert]

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.

[Next Pro News @NextProNews]

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[ACGrandRapids @ACGRSoccer]

2,000+ Season Ticket Deposits in Less Than 24 Hours! 🙌
Thank you for your passion and support GR!

[The Island FC @theislandfc]

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 club’s 2027 MLS Next Pro debut.

📰 https://t.co/8XLZ72VY8P

#AllForTheIsland

[Next Pro News @NextProNews]

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. etc…

[USMNTProspects @ProspectsUsmnt]

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.

[St Louis CITY2 @STLCITY2]

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐨 🇵🇷🫡

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.

🗞️ https://t.co/eFxQfbQ5nE

[MLS NEXT Pro @MLSNEXTPRO]

“Football was the only thing they had. It helped change their life, and it helped change my life.”

From being inspired by family connections to the game and overcoming adversity, Anthony Sumo Jr. is achieving his dreams in High Point. 📺

[Philadelphia Union @PhilaUnion]

Côte d'Ivoire is coming to Subaru Park 🇨🇮

Les Éléphants are taking on @PhilaUnionII on 6/8 and holding a community trianing session on 6/12!

Grab your FREE tickets 🎟️ https://t.co/Z7hbFxjMmc

#DOOP

[New York City FC @newyorkcityfc]

Good luck, Z 🇨🇱🤝

The Club has loaned Forward Zidane Yáñez to @HuntCityFC for the remainder of the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season.

[Whitecaps FC 2 @wfc2]

Welcome Ryder 🌊⭐️

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 👏

📰 | https://t.co/I597fGVG0I

#VWFC

[Next Pro News @NextProNews]

✉️ - Per an email sent out by @ACGRSoccer this morning, they intend to officially kick off in “March 2027”

Assuming a calendar change, they will launch ahead of the shortened sprint season and not delay until July.

[Tom Hindle @Tom_Hindle_]

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.

[MLS NEXT Pro @MLSNEXTPRO]

The MLS Player Pathway in full effect. 📈

@SnipesTyler breaks down @MLSNEXTPRO's impact on the upcoming @FIFAWorldCup. ⤵️
https://t.co/5vKbrPRHW1

[Next Pro News @NextProNews]

Source is USL themselves: https://t.co/e919NI9zPh

[Next Pro News @NextProNews]

📰 - 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, don’t be surprised if @hometownsoccer swoops in.

[ACGrandRapids @ACGRSoccer]

“This stadium will be the crown jewel of @MLSNextPro” • ACGR President @D_Barnes25 💎🏟️🏗️

Yesterday a major milestone for @AmwayStadium & ACGR.

Our partners at Rockford Construction placed the final beam in the stadium structure with a “Topping Out” ceremony. 🇺🇸🌲

[CT United FC @ctunited]

🚨 ROSTER NEWS 🚨

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. 💪⚽

#ForeverCTUnited #Coywolves #MLSNEXTPro #CTUnited

[MLS NEXT Pro @MLSNEXTPRO]

One roster. 1️⃣5️⃣ MLS NEXT Pro alums.

Things we love to see. 🥹

[Next Pro News @NextProNews]

👀 @northtexasSC will be adding some talent from USLC

Kimbrough notably made his pro debut at just 13 years old several years back.

[USMNTProspects @ProspectsUsmnt]

NEW: Per multiple sources, FC Dallas will be signing top prospect Da’vian Kimbrough (‘10) from Sacramento Republic.

The regular US/Mexico youth international’s camp has been looking for a move away from Sac. and after discussions with a few MLS clubs will land with FC Dallas.

[FOX 17 @FOX17]

A topping out ceremony today marks a major milestone for Grand Rapids' $175M Amway Soccer Stadium, set to open spring 2027. https://t.co/UCcnG6LuU1

[North Texas SC @northtexasSC]

A first kick for a new era in Mansfield⚽

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 Team’s stay in Mansfield.