When MLS NEXT was born in 2020, this is what we hoped it would become. There have been many development systems that have come and gone in the US, but the joy from the youngsters on the pitch stays the same year after year. Their flair and sharpness only seem to get better, though, and their ability to bust out a memorable celebration these days has got to be unmatched. With the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs coming to a close, we look back at our time at the qualifying round and all the great moments we got to spend covering the future of soccer. We’re definitely in good hands. 📸: @crvnka #barcaacademy #barçaacademy #austinfcacademy #vancouveracademy #whitecapsacademy #mlsnextsoccer #mlsnextflex #youthsoccer #mdsoccer #soccerplex #socceracademy #academiadefutbol #intermiamicf_academy #clubelevenmag