🇫🇷 MLS NEXT PRO DOTY 🇫🇷 Austin FC II defender Jules Bery has been named the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Defender of the Year and selected to the league’s Best XI 👌 The 22-year-old French defender played a key role in Austin FC II’s historic regular season, helping the club finish with the best record in MLS NEXT Pro (19-3-6), won the western conference, and secured the No.1 overall playoff seed. Bery helped lead a defense that led the league in clean sheets (15) and conceded the fewest goals (21) while helping Austin FC II finish with the league’s best goal differential +33 The former AS Monaco academy player appeared in 27 of 28 regular-season matches, recording 2,309 minutes, 4 assists, and an 88% passing accuracy. Bery’s performances helped Austin FC II return to the playoffs for the 1st time since winning the MLS NEXT Pro back in 2023 under former head coach Brett Uttley. Congratulations Jules Bery! Your 2026 MLS Next Pro Defender of the Year 🇫🇷💪 #austinfc #austinfcII #mlsne...