Stop by an MLS Next game and the talent level will blow you away from the opening whistle.
Over the last few weeks, I've traveled across Massachusetts — to Mendon, Lancaster, and Newton — to kick off my coverage of MLS Next soccer in New England. I have two takeaways: the speed of the game is nothing I've seen before from teenagers, and the players possess an astonishing amount of technical skills. It's been fun to watch and the games have been tense and competitive.
To highlight the players who have stood out this fall, I compiled a watch list of the best uncommitted U-19 players based on what I’ve seen and gathered from conversations with coaches.
I want to continue compiling watch lists for other age groups, so email me at [email protected] with suggestions.
For now, here are 12 U-19 MLS Next uncommitted players from New England to know as we enter the final month of the fall season.