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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NWSL is setting up for NWSL Next...
https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/nwsl-submits-application-to-u-s-soccer-for-launch-of-division-ii-league-starting-in-2026/

According to the application, eight NWSL teams currently have teams lined up for a 2026 start: Bay FC, Kansas City Current, North Carolina Courage, NJ/NY Gotham FC, Orlando Pride, Racing Louisville, Seattle Reign and Washington Spirit.

"According to CBS Sports, all current NWSL teams will have a Division II team by the fourth year, which would correlate to 2029. However, teams that are unaffiliated with the NWSL “will also be welcome to join the Division II league at some point.”"

For those unaware MLSN has Academy teams who are associated with MLS pro clubs and non Academy teams in the same league.

NWSL just announced that Academies will happen. They've also stated that there will be other non Academy clubs involved in the league. This is basically MLSN. The only thing thats not announced is a partnership with a youth league.[/quote]

This is a Tier 2 adult league. its akin to NLS Next Pro. Nothing to do with youth soccer.  They even stated in the goal.com article it was for "post-college" players.[/quote]

I think you are referring to this line in the NWSL statement: [b]"The Division II league is described as a transitional space between the college game and the professional game, one where young players can experience the "technical, tactical, and mental demands" of top flight soccer."[/b]  This does not mean that you need to go to college before this league and given the trends in the NWSL its a safe bet the majority of these rosters will be made up of 14-19 year olds.[/quote]

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