MLSNext Pro League announced

[Anonymous]

Looks like they are trying to own the whole US market. USL must be very concerned

https://www.mlsnextpro.com/

[Anonymous]

They are trying to setup a pathway to the pro's. And it starts with MLSNext, based on the graphic on the webpage. This may solidify the relevance of MLSNext seeing as how it is a new program.

[Anonymous]

Why no DC team?

[Anonymous]

Answering own question fine print says dc 2023

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are trying to setup a pathway to the pro's. And it starts with MLSNext, based on the graphic on the webpage. This may solidify the relevance of MLSNext seeing as how it is a new program.

MLS Next is the revenue source to support MLS Next pro. Players can enter from anywhere.

[Anonymous]

Break this down for those of us not as soccer savvy. A players finishes u19 (or however high they go) at mlsnext, and then try and play for mlsnext pro?

[Anonymous]

What age group(s)is this geared towards?

[Anonymous]

Why would I want to watch the second or third teams of MLS clubs play against each other? At least USL opens up soccer to a wider fan base. They are also close to introducing pro/rel which would be huge for American soccer. If anything, MLS should be worried.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Looks like they are trying to own the whole US market. USL must be very concerned

https://www.mlsnextpro.com/

I don’t think USL is concerned. The MLS reserve teams draw a few hundred fans per game and don’t offer consistent competition to the other clubs. They were helpful in elevating USL when the NASL folded and helped serve each other’s needs, but USL has sufficient teams nationwide to have two strong divisions without the MLS reserves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Looks like they are trying to own the whole US market. USL must be very concerned

https://www.mlsnextpro.com/

I don’t think USL is concerned. The MLS reserve teams draw a few hundred fans per game and don’t offer consistent competition to the other clubs. They were helpful in elevating USL when the NASL folded and helped serve each other’s needs, but USL has sufficient teams nationwide to have two strong divisions without the MLS reserves.

Maybe MLS got sick of their 16-20 year olds consistently being beaten by teams with 30 year olds in the USL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Looks like they are trying to own the whole US market. USL must be very concerned

https://www.mlsnextpro.com/

I don’t think USL is concerned. The MLS reserve teams draw a few hundred fans per game and don’t offer consistent competition to the other clubs. They were helpful in elevating USL when the NASL folded and helped serve each other’s needs, but USL has sufficient teams nationwide to have two strong divisions without the MLS reserves.

Maybe MLS got sick of their 16-20 year olds consistently being beaten by teams with 30 year olds in the USL.

I think this goes both ways. USL wanting more competition for its teams, MLS wanting a space for their players coming up to play. The group that will lose out the most is NCAA. This will now provide a pathway to skip out on college, get into a pro system and earn some money while still not being thrown into the deep end.

[Anonymous]

NCAA becomes even more of the castoff for international players who couldn't get pro contracts in Europe or central/south america.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NCAA becomes even more of the castoff for international players who couldn't get pro contracts in Europe or central/south america.

American schools with American student athletes - the horror

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NCAA becomes even more of the castoff for international players who couldn't get pro contracts in Europe or central/south america.

Oh no, NCAA soccer ratings will drop

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Looks like they are trying to own the whole US market. USL must be very concerned

https://www.mlsnextpro.com/

I don’t think USL is concerned. The MLS reserve teams draw a few hundred fans per game and don’t offer consistent competition to the other clubs. They were helpful in elevating USL when the NASL folded and helped serve each other’s needs, but USL has sufficient teams nationwide to have two strong divisions without the MLS reserves.

Maybe MLS got sick of their 16-20 year olds consistently being beaten by teams with 30 year olds in the USL.

I think this goes both ways. USL wanting more competition for its teams, MLS wanting a space for their players coming up to play. The group that will lose out the most is NCAA. This will now provide a pathway to skip out on college, get into a pro system and earn some money while still not being thrown into the deep end.

Hmmm. Not so sure it will have a impact on NCAA. A kid might forgo a subsidized college degree to play MLS. But to play MLS Next Pro? I doubt there will be many kids willing to forgo college for whatever pittance that league will pay.