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2025 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 14 Power Rankings

1 week ago | mlsnextpro.com | Tyler Snipes

A busy MLS NEXT Pro stretch rages on through the 2025 summer of soccer. Matchweek 14 offered some major shakeups as New York Red Bulls II topped Chattanooga FC to claim the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Out West, conference leaders Ventura County FC took care of business in two road games to solidify their status at the top of the perch while getting some games in hand back. Take a closer look at the latest Top 10 Power Rankings below.
2025 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 14 Honors

1 week ago | mlsnextpro.com | Tyler Snipes

The summer of soccer is in full swing, and a jam-packed MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 14 slate did not disappoint. In the Eastern Conference, New York Red Bulls II took control of the Eastern Conference as they knocked Chattanooga FC off their perch at the top for the first time in several weeks. Their heroics provided the biggest moment of the round, earning them this week's Team of the Matchweek honor.
2025 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 13 Power Rankings

2 weeks ago | mlsnextpro.com | Tyler Snipes

Another week of MLS NEXT Pro action is in the books, and it brings a few shakeups in the latest edition of the Top 10 Power Rankings. Among them, the Eastern Conference power struggle has gotten a little tighter with New York Red Bulls II’s four-game winning streak putting them right on the heels of first-place Chattanooga FC, who’ve enjoyed a comfortable lead up until this point.
2025 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 12 Power Rankings

3 weeks ago | mlsnextpro.com | Tyler Snipes

We’re in the thick of it now! It’s the time of year when MLS NEXT Pro sides get put to the test as some of the stars of tomorrow break for national team camps, making for some rotation and new faces entering the scene. Matchweek 12 saw some drama in the East as Orlando City B used a late game-winner to slow the roll of conference leader Chattanooga FC.
2025 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 8 Power Rankings

1 month ago | mlsnextpro.com | Tyler Snipes

We're down to one last unbeaten in MLS NEXT Pro after a dramatic Matchweek 8. Philadelphia Union II went toe-to-toe with Eastern Conference leader Chattanooga FC to keep their unbeaten streak alive in as wild of a nil-nil tie and 12-round shootout as you'll possibly see. In the West, the Tacoma Defiance moved into the driver's seat with their thrid consecutive win to headline a slate of conference heavyweight matchups.
MLS NEXT Pro Goal of Matchweek 15: Erik Dueñas

Jun 26, 2024 | mlsnextpro.com | Ramon Chavez

LAFC2’s forward Erik Dueñas has claimed the Goal of Matchweek 15 honor after earning over 60% of the vote. Other contenders for the award were FC Cincinnati 2’s Kenji Mboma Dem, Chattanooga FC’s Jalen James, and Crown Legacy FC’s Dylan Sing. Dueñas’ goal took place in the 39th minute of LAFC2’s match against The Town FC after Shakir Nixon threaded a ball to Dueñas, who eluded his marker and launched a shot into the back of the net.
MLS NEXT Pro Goal of Matchweek 14: Maciel

Jun 18, 2024 | mlsnextpro.com | Ramon Chavez

New England Revolution II midfielder Maciel has been awarded Goal of Matchweek 14 after earning over 60% of the poll vote. This marks back-to-back weeks that a New England Revolution II player has won, following Patrick Leal's award in Matchweek 13. Other nominees for MLS NEXT Pro Goal of Matchweek 14 included Taylor Calheira from NYCFC II, Aaron Bibout from Ventura County FC, and Yuval Cohen from Inter Miami II. Maciel’s goal took place just before halftime against New York Red Bulls II.
They've done it! Crew 2 alums react to becoming MLS Cup champions

Dec 10, 2023 | mlsnextpro.com | Tyler Snipes

COLUMBUS - The effects of Columbus Crew 2's inaugural MLS NEXT Pro campaign are still being felt nearly 500 days after its culmination. With the help of several Crew 2 alumni throughout 2023, the Columbus Crew's 2-1 MLS Cup win over defending champion Los Angeles FC on Saturday marks the club as the first and only to hold both MLS NEXT Pro and MLS Cup titles, and accomplish it in the first year it was possible.
"It's just crazy" Crew 2 champion Patrick Schulte rising to occasion in MLS Cup Playoffs

Dec 3, 2023 | mlsnextpro.com | Tyler Snipes

When Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte takes his position in goal at Lower.com Field to do battle with Los Angeles FC for the 2023 MLS Cup on Saturday, it won't be an entirely unfamiliar setting. The 22-year-old from Saint Charles, Missouri was in a similar position at the same venue just a year ago when Columbus Crew 2 capped off MLS NEXT Pro's inaugural season by hoisting the historic trophy.
"I love doing my job" A closer look at Damian Las' juggernaut season

Oct 24, 2023 | mlsnextpro.com | Tyler Snipes

If you’re in the Austin FC front office, you should probably get ready for some phone calls about one of your youngsters this offseason. In the inaugural campaign of the club’s second team Austin FC II, nobody’s stock rose higher than goalkeeper Damian Las. The 21-year-old from Des Plaines, Illinois walks away as the most decorated player in MLS NEXT Pro’s 2023 season by a wide margin.