MLS NEXT Cup 2025: Everything Players and Parents Need to Know

The countdown is on. MLS NEXT Cup 2025 returns to Frisco, Texas from June 14–22, and it’s more than just a tournament—it’s the proving ground for the top youth talent in North America.
Whether you're an elite academy player or a parent supporting from the sidelines, here’s what you need to know to prepare, compete, and get discovered.

📍 WHEN & WHERE

• Dates: June 14 – June 22, 2025
• Location: Toyota Soccer Center, Frisco, TX
• Ages: U15, U16, U17, U19
• Format: Single-elimination, 32 teams per age group, with qualification via MLS NEXT Flex

🎯 WHY THIS TOURNAMENT MATTERS

• 300+ scouts, agents, and college coaches are expected to attend
• National team call-ups and scholarship offers have emerged from this very event
• It’s a spotlight moment where GoldCleats player profiles are being actively scanned, sorted, and surfaced

💡 FOR PLAYERS: GET DISCOVERED WITH GOLDCLEATS

Every day, GoldCleats.ai is indexing player data, match footage, and profile tags using advanced large language model (LLM) tech.
To maximize your visibility during the Cup:

• ✅ Update your GoldCleats profile before June 14
• ✅ Upload full match footage & tag it accurately (position, footedness, age group, game result)
• ✅ Enable GEO—Generative Engine Optimization—to be discoverable by role, style, and performance keywords

“Scouts aren’t just watching—they’re searching.”

📲 DOWNLOAD THE GOLDCLEATS PLAYER APP

The official tool for modern academy players. Available on iOS + Android.
Inside the app, you can:

• Track views and impressions from verified scouts
• Post highlights and match recaps
• Sync wearable data and GPS performance
• Log trials, club history, and growth stats

👪 FOR PARENTS: PLAN AHEAD

• Be ready for the Texas heat: Games are played in 90°+ conditions. Bring hydration packs, cooling towels, and extra gear
• Record and upload: Capture every match. GoldCleats profiles with full footage get 3x more views
• Use the Player App to follow profile updates and exposure tracking

🚨 The Takeaway

The MLS NEXT Cup is where reputations are made and opportunities are unlocked.
This is your moment to be seen—not just by who’s at the game, but by everyone watching through data.

📲 Update your player profile now at www.goldcleats.ai
📥 Download the GoldCleats Player App to manage your exposure

See you in Frisco. Play bold. Be discoverable.