LA Youth Soccer MLS NEXT • Los Angeles
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2026–27 MLS Next Season

The MLS Next pathway, made in Los Angeles.

LA Youth is a Los Angeles MLS Next boys academy for U13 through U19. Train on the Westside. Compete with the best clubs in the SoCal Conference.

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  • U13–U19Boys academy
  • 6Westside venues
  • MLS NEXTSoCal Conference
Tryouts open · Year-round
Affiliated with
SoCal Conference U13 · U14 · U15 · U16 · U17 · U19
Our mission

A true professional pathway, without leaving Los Angeles.

LA Youth Soccer was founded to give serious young players a real route to the next level: Division I college, USL, and MLS, without sending families across the country. We deliver high-level technical training, the official MLS Next competition calendar, and direct exposure to college recruiters and pro scouts.

Whether your son is targeting a college program or eyeing the MLS academy ladder, our U13–U19 program is built to develop complete players: technically, tactically, physically, and mentally.

Why LA Youth

Three things that make us different.

European technical training, the official MLS Next competition calendar, and direct exposure to college and pro scouts, all on the Westside of LA.

MLS Next competition

Compete in the MLS NEXT Academy Division against the top boys academy clubs in the SoCal Conference and the Western Region.

USSF and UEFA-licensed coaches

Train with licensed coaches following the Juventus Academy methodology, the same player-development curriculum used at the senior club in Turin.

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Westside LA venues

Sessions at Emerson Middle School, Westwood Recreation Center, Tommy's Field, and others. Easy to reach from Brentwood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and the South Bay.

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Inside the academy

Real training. Real matches. Real LA.

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Tryouts

Ongoing tryouts.

Open to boys U13 through U19. No fee to attend. Bring cleats, shin guards, water, and a ball.

Year-round intake Many players join after the May and June tryouts. We evaluate new players on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
Summer signups Sign up during the summer and come tryout at the end of July when we restart preseason.
Westside venues Sessions at Emerson Middle School, Westwood Recreation Center, Tommy's Field, and others across the Westside.
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FAQ

Common questions from LA youth soccer families.

Still wondering about something? Get in touch and we'll respond within 24 hours.

What age groups does LA Youth Soccer field?

LA Youth Soccer fields boys teams at U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, and U19 in the MLS Next Academy Division.

Is LA Youth affiliated with MLS Next?

Yes. LA Youth competes in MLS NEXT, the official elite player development platform operated by Major League Soccer.

Where do tryouts take place?

Tryouts are held at Westside venues including Emerson Middle School, Westwood Recreation Center, and Tommy's Field. Register on PlayMetrics for the latest dates and times.

How is LA Youth different from other LA youth soccer clubs?

LA Youth is a Los Angeles MLS Next boys academy competing in the SoCal Conference, with a development-first approach across U13–U19 and venues across the Westside.

What does it cost to play for LA Youth Soccer?

Tryouts are free. Annual program fees vary by age group and are discussed after a roster offer is made; need-based financial aid is available.

Ready to play MLS Next in Los Angeles?

Tryouts are ongoing year-round, with a preseason restart at the end of July. Request yours below and we'll confirm your time slot.

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