Anonymous wrote:How some players play MLS and other leagues????

I thought they couldn't. Alexandria youth MLS team is playing other leagues as well.

So will Springfield

How some players play MLS and other leagues????

I thought they couldn't. Alexandria youth MLS team is playing other leagues as well.

Anonymous wrote:Ha! Meaningful competition!?! Some of the recently added non MLS/not former DA clubs can’t compete against the DCUs and Bethesda.

Right, Arlington/VDA - tell us all about how you would have been greater had you the guts to try to play in MLS. And also say bye to some of your players who will be going to those clubs, where they may actually learn how to play.

Ha! Meaningful competition!?! Some of the recently added non MLS/not former DA clubs can’t compete against the DCUs and Bethesda.

Anonymous wrote:So the announcement is there will be no tiers?

Great, let’s use a model that doesn’t work.

Making progress USSF

Why would tiers be necessary? All these are top teams. The goal is to decrease travel and still have meaningful competition.

So the announcement is there will be no tiers?

Great, let’s use a model that doesn’t work.

Making progress USSF

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2020-21 Competition Details
The rules, regulations and format of MLS NEXT competitions are designed with the best interest of the player’s development in mind.
While team success is important and will be rewarded, our primary objective is to challenge players, accelerate their growth and showcase their talents.

MLS NEXT clubs will participate in a year-round competitive schedule, including League matches, Events and Playoffs. Clubs can enter teams at the U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16, U-17 and U-19 age groups.

While we all want to get back on the field this Fall, the health and safety of our players comes first. As such, each club’s competition schedule will be released with a “phased-in” approach that is in compliance with all federal, state and local government recommendations for youth sports.

The MLS NEXT competition schedule will be released shortly.

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Anonymous wrote:Will the MLS league be tiered?
In which conference will BSC and Bethesda play?

I have not seen age groups, either.

Age groups have been "announced" by clubs and communicated to families directly U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18/19. Armour has it on their website, along with the coaches for each team for the 20/21 season.

No tiers in the MLS League. Non-MLS play MLS based on location. So BSC will play DC United, Philly Union, NY Red Bulls, Baltimore Armour, etc. For the non-MLS teams, keep in mind that only the top team in each age group is in this league. The other BSC teams play in EDP and NCSL. ECNL for girls.

the annoucement will be that the MLS league will only field U15 and U19 teams. best of the best, baby. those younger undiscovered phenoms should all be playing up!

Soooooo what wAs the big deal? What’s the announcement? Parents gotta fork out more dollers?

Anonymous wrote:Good Evening Members,

You should have previously received an invite from your respective clubs for tomorrow's unveiling, but as a reminder please see the details for this special event below.

Major League Soccer humbly requests your presence at this special launch event which will shape the future of the sport in North America.


The Future of the Game Unveiled

Monday, September 7th 3:00 PM ET
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RyG_zL-dj4&feature=youtu.be
Hosted by Fox Soccer’s Katie Witham featuring special appearances by:
MLS Commissioner Don Garber, USMNT Head Coach Gregg Berhalter, FC Dallas Head Coach Luchi Gonzalez, as well as current professional players such as Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig), Chris Mueller (Orlando City SC), Jesus Ferreira (FC Dallas), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders)


We look forward to you joining us tomorrow to launch this new era, together.

Nothing exciting there... great marketing move though!

Good Evening Members,

You should have previously received an invite from your respective clubs for tomorrow's unveiling, but as a reminder please see the details for this special event below.

Major League Soccer humbly requests your presence at this special launch event which will shape the future of the sport in North America.


The Future of the Game Unveiled

Monday, September 7th 3:00 PM ET
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RyG_zL-dj4&feature=youtu.be
Hosted by Fox Soccer’s Katie Witham featuring special appearances by:
MLS Commissioner Don Garber, USMNT Head Coach Gregg Berhalter, FC Dallas Head Coach Luchi Gonzalez, as well as current professional players such as Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig), Chris Mueller (Orlando City SC), Jesus Ferreira (FC Dallas), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders)


We look forward to you joining us tomorrow to launch this new era, together.

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Anonymous wrote:Will the MLS league be tiered?
In which conference will BSC and Bethesda play?

I have not seen age groups, either.

Age groups have been "announced" by clubs and communicated to families directly U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18/19. Armour has it on their website, along with the coaches for each team for the 20/21 season.

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Anonymous wrote:I think many clubs question the long term commitment of the MLS to running anything more than their own academies. This maybe a very short league before things change again.

+1 When a league is the secondary business entity (USSF with DA and now with MLS) then it will never be resourced properly for the long-term. Let's not forget that these academies only produce around 20ish MLS players a year.

Unless they are working out solidarity payments which was one of the reasons the MLS wanted out of DA.

The league will be fine, the MLS Academies are doing a better job than most of the youth clubs. They are not interested in college showcases so they will never be drawn to leagues like ECNL.

This is kind of why I question the league's future. The MLS Academies have wanted (or some of them have wanted) their own league or something like that. I just wonder how long it is before they go for that completely. This seems like a bit of a step toward that goal (DA-->MLS DA-->MLS) over the next few years.

Logistically you can’t ask kids to play only MLS clubs. They need high level competition that is also logistically feasible.

Especially true in the post-Covid future I think. A schedule with extensive travel requirements not only poses logistical issues, but potentially health issues as well. Teenage boys are not exactly the most sanitary group. Cramming them into van's, buses and hotel rooms every other weekend is asking for trouble.