MLS Nextpro

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.