Launched in 2020, MLS NEXT is the most elite platform for youth player development in North America. With a commitment to innovation and providing access and representation, MLS NEXT players receive the best training and coaching as they prepare for their futures, both in soccer and in life.
About MLS NEXT
St. Louis Scott Gallagher has the complete pathway (U13-U19) in the MLS Next’s Homegrown Division and Academy Division. Players in SLSG’s MLS Next program will be playing in the highest tier of youth soccer in all of North America and get to compete against the top youth soccer clubs in the country as well professional academies in the United States & Canada.
HOMEGROWN
Our team in the Homegrown Division compete in year-round competition against the best teams and players in the country including regular fixtures against MLS Academies such as St. Louis City SC, Chicago Fire, Minnesota United, FC Cincinnati and more.
ACADEMY
SLSG is the only team in St. Louis to be awarded with three teams in the Academy Division. Our teams in the Academy Division compete on a traditional club soccer schedule allowing for players to participate in high school soccer while still getting to compete in the country’s top youth soccer platform.
Steve Trittschuh - MLS NEXT DIRECTOR
For more information about MLS Next please contact Steve Trittschuh strittschuh@slsgsoccer.com