MLS NEXT · Training in Brentwood, CA
Soccer training for MLS NEXT players
MLS NEXT is the top boys' youth development platform in the US. The tempo is high and players are expected to be technically excellent, tactically aware and physically ready.
What coaches look for
- — Elite first touch and ball security
- — Playing quickly with both feet
- — Positional understanding
- — Speed, power and durability
How we train it
1-on-1 sessions on the exact details, Plyo for speed and power, and an Individual Development Plan with goals and homework — scheduled around club practice, games and recovery.
Common questions
Is private training worth it for MLS NEXT players?
Yes, when it complements club training rather than repeating it. Individual sessions sharpen specific skills — finishing, receiving on the half-turn, the weak foot — that a coach with a full squad can't focus on every week.
How do I prepare for MLS NEXT tryouts?
Build technical sharpness and game speed in the months before. Work on receiving under pressure, quick combinations and 1v1s, and add plyometrics for speed and power.