MOD NOTE: Thanks to EPJr. for posting this. I have made this thread a sticky. Please post all Next Pro posts in this thread. MLS NEXT Pro will bring professional soccer closer to fans and supporters, while providing more opportunities for players, coaches, referees and sports business professionals throughout North America. 24 league games per club 8 teams will make the playoffs culminating in a cup final Adidas will serve as MLS NEXT Pro’s first corporate sponsor Charles Altchek will serve as President of the league Ali Curtis will serve as Senior Vice President of Competition and Operations of MLS NEXT Pro “Charles and Ali have the experience, enthusiasm and values to lead the growth and development of MLS NEXT Pro,” said MLS Commissioner, Don Garber. “They will partner with MLS-affiliated and independent teams to bring professional soccer to more communities throughout North America.” Adidas: As a founding partner of MLS NEXT Pro, adidas will continue to expand upon its deep relationship with MLS and MLS NEXT. The partnership affirms adidas’ commitment to the growth and advancement of the sport of soccer in local communities throughout the United States, Canada and globally. https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-next-...march-2022
St. Louis CITY SC to be among 21 teams in MLS NEXT Pro's debut season Along with St. Louis CITY SC and Rochester NY FC, the league will include these MLS clubs in 2022: Chicago, Colorado, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minnesota, New England, NYCFC, Orlando, Philadelphia, Portland, Salt Lake, San Jose, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver. St. Louis CITY SC will make its debut as an MLS expansion team in 2023. https://www.ballysports.com/midwest...e-among-21-teams-in-mls-next-pro-debut-season
MLS NEXT PRO TO HOST PREMIER LEAGUE 2 CLUBS FOR INAUGURAL MLS NEXT PRO INVITATIONAL MLS NEXT Pro’s Real Monarchs, Colorado Rapids 2 Toronto FC II will play Chelsea FC U21s and Wolves U21s from England’s Premier League 2 (PL2) Details https://soc.cr/3nM1KOz