MLS Nextpro

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.

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.