More than 30,000 players and 1,400 teams will square off in Arizona from December 4-15

NEW YORK (Monday, November 24, 2025) – With more than 30,000 players, 2025 MLS NEXT Fest kicks off on December 4 and will mark the largest youth soccer scouting and talent identification event in the United States. MLS NEXT Fest is the premier winter showcase event in North American youth soccer and returns to Mesa, Arizona, where it will run from December 4-15. The 12-day event will include 1,474 teams from more than 250 different clubs with 2,400 matches in front of over 500 professional, national team, and college coaches in attendance.

The U15, U16, U17, and U19 age groups from both the MLS NEXT Allstate Homegrown Division and Academy Division will compete at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa

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