MLS Next Pro

MLS Next Pro is a professional soccer league that operates in the United States and Canada.

Founded by Major League Soccer, it succeeded the league’s reserve competition and has operated since 2022 as a third-division league in North America.[1]

History

On June 21, 2021, Major League Soccer announced the creation of a new professional league beginning with the following season.[2]

The inaugural 2022 season featured 21 teams: 20 reserve sides of MLS clubs plus Rochester New York. It was also announced that eight more MLS reserve teams would join the league starting in 2023.[3]

The first edition of the league was won by Columbus Crew 2, who defeated St. Louis City 2 4–1 in the final.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Brian Straus. "MLS Next Pro Adds Another Element to U.S.'s Lower Club Tier". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  2. ↑ "MLS to launch development league in 2022". ESPN.com. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  3. ↑ "MLS NEXT Pro". MLS NEXT Pro. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  4. ↑ "History made! Columbus Crew 2 win MLS NEXT Pro Cup over St Louis CITY2". mlssoccer.com. 2022-10-08. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
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