MLSNEXT EXPANSION AWARDED (U17 and U19)

West Florida Flames is excited to announce that we have been awarded the U17 and U19 within the MLSNext. The expansion is due to our commitment and quality of developing players who are being recognized and pursued by MLS Pro Academies and other Elite Academy programs.

We will now be offering a full pathway to our players from U13 through U19 within the MLSNext, as well as, our Pre-MLSNext program at U11-U12.

“Our goal has always been and will continue to be to develop players an push them forward into a pro pathway. Being awarded expansion into the u17 and u19 is another great step forward for our club. The responsibility that is placed on us as an organization to commit purely to the development of players is one we hold in high regard” - Jorge Zavala, MLSNext Academy Director

The club recently announced the addition of the WPSL in the Women’s side. This is all a representation of our progression in programming as we continue to build and grow more opportunities for our elite athletes.

The tryout schedule for MLSNext has been updated to include the U17 and U19 teams. Click here for tryout schedule and registration: MLSNEXT TRYOUTS

About MLSNEXT: 

MLS NEXT provides the best player development experience in North America. Founded on a collaborative approach to governance and a commitment to innovation, MLS NEXT players have access to the highest levels of competition and to training to prepare them for their futures, both in soccer and in life. 

To provide the best player development model and experience, we prioritize the following: Coaching, Environment, Individual Growth, Competition, Talent Identification and Development. MLS Next is the top youth program in the country with a current membership that includes 133 clubs, 590 teams, 11,000+ players across the U.S. and Canada and features over 90% of the current youth national team player pools.

MLS Next offers a 10-month season giving our players the opportunity to play at the highest level with exposure to professional scouts, college coaches, increased training, and meaningful competitive playing opportunities.