The New England Revolution Academy launches the 2024-25 MLS NEXT season on Saturday.
This season, the Academy will feature 65 returning players and 34 newcomers, representing all six New England states and regions abroad. The Revolution will field three teams in the U-13, U-14 and U-15 divisions and realign teams to the U-16 and U-18 age groups.
For the 2024-25 season, MLS NEXT has continued to evolve the Pro Player Pathway, with MLS academies moving from the U-15 and U-17 age group designations to the U-16 and U-18 age group designations. All MLS academies will compete in the U-19 age group and rosters will be made up of U-18 players and a limited number of overage players. Designed to improve the player pathway by optimizing the transition from the academy level to MLS NEXT Pro, this evolution results from comprehensive analysis, including input from Chief Soccer Officers, Academy Directors, and coaches throughout the MLS ecosystem.
