SYC is the only MLS NEXT club in the DMV to qualify all age groups into the MLS NEXT Flex Qualification Competition (Playoffs) in 2024

WHY SYC MLS NEXT?

• SYC is one of only two clubs in Virginia affiliated with the MLS NEXT platform.

• In 2024, SYC MLS NEXT was the only club in the DMV to have all age groups qualify for the MLS NEXT Playoffs (Flex).

• In 2024, SYC MLS NEXT has successfully sent players to MLS NEXT Pro Academies nationwide, including DC United (our P2P Partner Club), NY Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union, and Real Salt Lake

• SYC MLS NEXT has successfully placed over 100+ players in the past five years into D1-D3 college soccer programs.

• Over 30+ Youth National team Call ups in the last 5 years. 

• SYC MLS NEXT players benefit from unparalleled competition, training, and personal development opportunities that prepare them for success in both soccer and life.

2025/2026 UPCOMING PLAYER ID/ TRYOUT INFORMATION :

SYC MLS NEXT and SYC MLS NEXT II  (U13-U19 age groups)  teams will host Boys Talent ID Sessions this Winter and Spring 2025. The ID sessions are intended for elite players born between 2013-2007 new to SYC Soccer, with the skill, determination, soccer intelligence and focus to play at the highest level. 

All Players will be INVITED to the SYC MLS NEXT & SYC MLS NEXT II ID Sessions. We will be having IDs on rolling basis with players invited to training sessions and we will also have an OPEN Tryout/ID Sessions for all age groups.

If you are interested in having your son attend a tryout/ID, please fill out the form below. More information about the tryout/ID will be sent out prior to the tryouts/ID.

All Players interested in SYC MLS NEXT or SYC MLS NEXT II please register on our Player Interest Form to get the latest information OR if you have any questions please contact  MLS NEXT Director Stephen Tupy StephenTupy@sycva.com 

MLS NEXT & MLS NEXT II  (2025/2026)
U13: 2013 Birth Year (NEW)
U14: 2012 Birth Year
U15: 2011 Birth Year
U16: 2010 Birth Year
U17: 2009 Birth Year
U18/19: 2008/2007 Birth Year

SYC MLS NEXT =  Competes in MLS NEXT 

SYC MLS NEXT II = Competes in MLS NEXT Tier 2