Revs II forward Malcolm Fry dribbles upfield at Gillette Stadium. (New England Revolution)
The 2023 MLS NEXT Pro season got underway over the weekend, marking the second chapter of the development-focused league.
Sanctioned as a third-tier division, MLS NEXT Pro acts as an incubator of talent and potential for top-flight MLS sides. Results aren’t the primary focus -- they matter to a certain degree, of course -- but the true measurement of success is those who eventually impact the senior side.
Let’s explore the New England-centric connections that’ll shape the campaign ahead, which concludes around Halloween. Sitting between MLS NEXT (academies) and MLS (first team), there’s a clear spot for MLS NEXT Pro in the ever-evolving North American soccer landscape.
