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· Oct 14
Long Island, NY joins MLS NEXT Pro as the seventh independent club
MLS NEXT Pro held another “Special Announcement” today, and like previous events this one was related to expansion.
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🔗 - New Article!
The league announced today that a 7th independent club has officially joined the league and will be located in Long Island, NY.
Say hello to (i) The Island F.C.
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The league announced today that a 7th independent club has officially joined the league and will be located in Long Island, NY.
Say hello to (i) The Island F.C.
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📰 - AC Grand Rapids announce they have surpassed 6,000 season ticket deposits ahead of their 2027 launch
September 24, 2026 at 5:32 PM
📰 - AC Grand Rapids announce they have surpassed 6,000 season ticket deposits ahead of their 2027 launch
These were posted on the other site by Rutgers just yesterday.
A few real life photos of the soon-to-be home of NYCFC II in Middlesex County:
A few real life photos of the soon-to-be home of NYCFC II in Middlesex County:
August 14, 2026 at 3:41 PM
These were posted on the other site by Rutgers just yesterday.
A few real life photos of the soon-to-be home of NYCFC II in Middlesex County:
A few real life photos of the soon-to-be home of NYCFC II in Middlesex County:
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NEWS: New York City FC II will relocate to Middlesex County, New Jersey, according to what sources tell @battista.bsky.social. A new 6,500-seat multi-purpose stadium in Edison, NJ, will become home to a rebranded version of the IIs as part of the Hometown Soccer Holdings push
Sources: NYCFC II moving to New Jersey's Middlesex County
Middlesex College Stadium in Edison, New Jersey, a soon-to-be-completed 6,500-seat multi-purpose stadium, would become the new home for a relocated and rebranded version of New York City FC II as part...
www.nysoccerjournal.com
August 14, 2026 at 12:05 PM
NEWS: New York City FC II will relocate to Middlesex County, New Jersey, according to what sources tell @battista.bsky.social. A new 6,500-seat multi-purpose stadium in Edison, NJ, will become home to a rebranded version of the IIs as part of the Hometown Soccer Holdings push
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According to sources, New York City FC II is moving to Edison, New Jersey. A deal to sell off the business side of #NYCFC II through Hometown Soccer Holdings would mean a new identity for the MLS NEXT Pro side.
Article on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/nycfc-ii-mls...
Article on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/nycfc-ii-mls...
August 14, 2026 at 2:17 PM
According to sources, New York City FC II is moving to Edison, New Jersey. A deal to sell off the business side of #NYCFC II through Hometown Soccer Holdings would mean a new identity for the MLS NEXT Pro side.
Article on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/nycfc-ii-mls...
Article on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/nycfc-ii-mls...
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Today, Major League Soccer and KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced a strategic investment to accelerate the growth of MLS NEXT Pro.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/kkr-mak...
www.mlssoccer.com/news/kkr-mak...
KKR Makes Strategic Investment to Accelerate Growth of MLS NEXT Pro | MLSSoccer.com
Major League Soccer and KKR Establish Hometown Soccer Holdings to Drive New Market Opportunities and Community Engagement
www.mlssoccer.com
April 30, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Today, Major League Soccer and KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced a strategic investment to accelerate the growth of MLS NEXT Pro.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/kkr-mak...
www.mlssoccer.com/news/kkr-mak...
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Exciting news! @clevelandprosoccer.bsky.social has announced the identity and crest of the MLS Next Pro team that will kick off in 2027:
Forest City Cleveland
I wrote about why the club's branding resonates with me.
sirkbook.com/2026/03/10/f...
Forest City Cleveland
I wrote about why the club's branding resonates with me.
sirkbook.com/2026/03/10/f...
Forest City Cleveland
This morning, Cleveland Soccer Group unveiled the crest and identity of its MLS Next Pro team, Forest City Cleveland. There will surely be plenty of chatter today about how it looks, with the art d…
sirkbook.com
March 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Exciting news! @clevelandprosoccer.bsky.social has announced the identity and crest of the MLS Next Pro team that will kick off in 2027:
Forest City Cleveland
I wrote about why the club's branding resonates with me.
sirkbook.com/2026/03/10/f...
Forest City Cleveland
I wrote about why the club's branding resonates with me.
sirkbook.com/2026/03/10/f...
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Forest City Cleveland, MLS Next Pro soccer club.. love the nod to the early baseball team
March 10, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Forest City Cleveland, MLS Next Pro soccer club.. love the nod to the early baseball team
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Cleveland Soccer Group Goes Back to the Future: Meet Forest City Cleveland clevelandmagazine.com/articles/cle... [via @clevelandmag.bsky.social]
Cleveland Soccer Group Goes Back to the Future: Meet Forest City Cleveland
The soccer organization points to the history of the city for the moniker and logo, and it is set to name the women’s team in May.
clevelandmagazine.com
March 10, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Cleveland Soccer Group Goes Back to the Future: Meet Forest City Cleveland clevelandmagazine.com/articles/cle... [via @clevelandmag.bsky.social]
✉️ INBOX:
2027 independent expansion club @clevelandprosoccer.bsky.social will announce their club names on March 10th 👀👀
2027 independent expansion club @clevelandprosoccer.bsky.social will announce their club names on March 10th 👀👀
January 22, 2026 at 11:27 PM
✉️ INBOX:
2027 independent expansion club @clevelandprosoccer.bsky.social will announce their club names on March 10th 👀👀
2027 independent expansion club @clevelandprosoccer.bsky.social will announce their club names on March 10th 👀👀
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🇺🇸 Sources: Orange County SC has signed highly-rated USYNT attacker Jamir Johnson.
Johnson, 17, a product of Philadelphia Union academy.
LA Galaxy traded for his homegrown rights... but he signs with Orange County now to go to Europe soon.
Johnson, 17, a product of Philadelphia Union academy.
LA Galaxy traded for his homegrown rights... but he signs with Orange County now to go to Europe soon.
January 21, 2026 at 11:02 PM
🇺🇸 Sources: Orange County SC has signed highly-rated USYNT attacker Jamir Johnson.
Johnson, 17, a product of Philadelphia Union academy.
LA Galaxy traded for his homegrown rights... but he signs with Orange County now to go to Europe soon.
Johnson, 17, a product of Philadelphia Union academy.
LA Galaxy traded for his homegrown rights... but he signs with Orange County now to go to Europe soon.
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Revolution II Announces 2026 Home Venue, MLS NEXT Pro Schedule
www.theblazingmusket.com/revolution-i...
www.theblazingmusket.com/revolution-i...
Revolution II Announces 2026 Home Venue, MLS NEXT Pro Schedule
See where, when, and who the Revs will play in 2026!
www.theblazingmusket.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Revolution II Announces 2026 Home Venue, MLS NEXT Pro Schedule
www.theblazingmusket.com/revolution-i...
www.theblazingmusket.com/revolution-i...
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BREAKING: #NERevsII will play its 2026 home games at Bryant University's Beirne Stadium.
It's the second time the venue has hosted professional soccer. Rhode Island FC played its inaugural season at the venue.
📸: Bryant University
It's the second time the venue has hosted professional soccer. Rhode Island FC played its inaugural season at the venue.
📸: Bryant University
January 21, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: #NERevsII will play its 2026 home games at Bryant University's Beirne Stadium.
It's the second time the venue has hosted professional soccer. Rhode Island FC played its inaugural season at the venue.
📸: Bryant University
It's the second time the venue has hosted professional soccer. Rhode Island FC played its inaugural season at the venue.
📸: Bryant University
📰 - Expansion Club (i) CT United FC is set to play at the following stadiums in their inaugural season:
- Reese stadium (Yale)
- Lessing Stadium (Fairfield U)
I suspect there could be others as well, but the details haven’t been finalized.
- Reese stadium (Yale)
- Lessing Stadium (Fairfield U)
I suspect there could be others as well, but the details haven’t been finalized.
January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📰 - Expansion Club (i) CT United FC is set to play at the following stadiums in their inaugural season:
- Reese stadium (Yale)
- Lessing Stadium (Fairfield U)
I suspect there could be others as well, but the details haven’t been finalized.
- Reese stadium (Yale)
- Lessing Stadium (Fairfield U)
I suspect there could be others as well, but the details haven’t been finalized.
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The Union acquired Atlanta United centerback Kaiden Moore on loan for the year, and immediately made the 18-year-old an off-roster homegrown player assigned to Union II.
January 21, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The Union acquired Atlanta United centerback Kaiden Moore on loan for the year, and immediately made the 18-year-old an off-roster homegrown player assigned to Union II.
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The new era for North Texas SC begins this year as they’ll move into the new stadium this summer. Get the full schedule here: www.bigdsoccer.com/north-texas-...
North Texas SC Announces 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season Schedule
The club will move into their new stadium this summer in Mansfield.
www.bigdsoccer.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:57 PM
The new era for North Texas SC begins this year as they’ll move into the new stadium this summer. Get the full schedule here: www.bigdsoccer.com/north-texas-...
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Welcome to the first team, Stas! ⚡️
Philadelphia Union has signed Union II standout Stas Korzeniowski to a first team contract.
📝 philaunion.co/welcomestas
#DOOP
Philadelphia Union has signed Union II standout Stas Korzeniowski to a first team contract.
📝 philaunion.co/welcomestas
#DOOP
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Welcome to the first team, Stas! ⚡️
Philadelphia Union has signed Union II standout Stas Korzeniowski to a first team contract.
📝 philaunion.co/welcomestas
#DOOP
Philadelphia Union has signed Union II standout Stas Korzeniowski to a first team contract.
📝 philaunion.co/welcomestas
#DOOP
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Red Bull New York II Appoint Dominik Wohlert as Head Coach
Red Bull New York II Appoint Dominik Wohlert as Head Coach | New York Red Bulls II
The latest news, scores, highlights and stats from the New York Red Bulls II.
www.newyorkredbulls.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Red Bull New York II Appoint Dominik Wohlert as Head Coach
📰 - The partnership between the San Jose Quakes and The Town FC is no more.
The Quakes II branding will return in 2026. Unclear what the future holds for TTFC.
www.sjearthquakes.com/news/news-ea...
The Quakes II branding will return in 2026. Unclear what the future holds for TTFC.
www.sjearthquakes.com/news/news-ea...
NEWS: Earthquakes’ MLS NEXT Pro Team Returns to Quakes II | San Jose Earthquakes
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that their MLS NEXT Pro team will return as Quakes II ahead of the upcoming 2026 season.
The Earthquakes had a two-year pilot commercial par...
www.sjearthquakes.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:11 AM
📰 - The partnership between the San Jose Quakes and The Town FC is no more.
The Quakes II branding will return in 2026. Unclear what the future holds for TTFC.
www.sjearthquakes.com/news/news-ea...
The Quakes II branding will return in 2026. Unclear what the future holds for TTFC.
www.sjearthquakes.com/news/news-ea...
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"We think these two guys have a chance to kind of walk in that same path that several other guys have done."
The signings of Yu and Seba to First Team contracts showcase the club’s overall commitment to player development. 📈
READ ➡️ sndrs.com/95iekezh
The signings of Yu and Seba to First Team contracts showcase the club’s overall commitment to player development. 📈
READ ➡️ sndrs.com/95iekezh
January 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM
"We think these two guys have a chance to kind of walk in that same path that several other guys have done."
The signings of Yu and Seba to First Team contracts showcase the club’s overall commitment to player development. 📈
READ ➡️ sndrs.com/95iekezh
The signings of Yu and Seba to First Team contracts showcase the club’s overall commitment to player development. 📈
READ ➡️ sndrs.com/95iekezh
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CT United FC Signs Alex Monis
CT United FC Signs Alex Monis
The former Fire II and Revolution II midfielder joins the MLS NEXT Pro newcomers
www.theblazingmusket.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:32 PM
CT United FC Signs Alex Monis
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Continues to amaze me the quality of coaches Defiance can attract. Nagamura has MLS head coaching experience, albeit just one season, but surely had some options. bsky.app/profile/elro...
Per sources: João Paulo is back with the #Sounders organization but this time as an assistant coach for Tacoma Defiance.
JP will be working his first coaching job under former Houston Dynamo head coach Paulo Nagamura who will take over Defiance.
JP will be working his first coaching job under former Houston Dynamo head coach Paulo Nagamura who will take over Defiance.
January 17, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Continues to amaze me the quality of coaches Defiance can attract. Nagamura has MLS head coaching experience, albeit just one season, but surely had some options. bsky.app/profile/elro...
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Free agent defender Victor Souza has signed with USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
Souza departs #NERevsII with two goals and an assist in 70 appearances.
A huge loss for New England.
Souza departs #NERevsII with two goals and an assist in 70 appearances.
A huge loss for New England.
January 16, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Free agent defender Victor Souza has signed with USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
Souza departs #NERevsII with two goals and an assist in 70 appearances.
A huge loss for New England.
Souza departs #NERevsII with two goals and an assist in 70 appearances.
A huge loss for New England.
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Javier Armas, a 26-year-old midfielder from A Coruña, Spain, has joined the Fort Wayne Football Club roster. He totaled 10 goals and 3 assists over the last two seasons in MLS Next Pro.
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/01...
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/01...
Javier Armas, 'elite-level passer', joins Fort Wayne Football Club roster after 2 seasons in MLS Next Pro
Javier Armas, a 26-year-old midfielder from A Coruña, Spain, was added to the Fort Wayne Football Club roster. Armas spent the last two seasons with Atlanta United 2 of MLS Next Pro.
www.fortwaynefc.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Javier Armas, a 26-year-old midfielder from A Coruña, Spain, has joined the Fort Wayne Football Club roster. He totaled 10 goals and 3 assists over the last two seasons in MLS Next Pro.
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/01...
www.fortwaynefc.com/news/2026/01...
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AC Boise announces the addition of Philip Mayaka, a midfielder who spent 2025 with Huntsville City
January 16, 2026 at 5:20 PM
AC Boise announces the addition of Philip Mayaka, a midfielder who spent 2025 with Huntsville City