HARRISON, N.J. (May 9, 2025) – Red Bulls Academy U-15, U-16, and U-18s sides to play on MLS NEXT Flex from May 9 to May 13 at Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland.
MLS NEXT Flex is the final qualifying competition for the 2025 MLS NEXT Cup playoffs.
Teams in each age group are split into four groups and seeded based on their performance from September 2024 to March 2025. The winner of each group will automatically clinch a spot in the 2025 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs.
The U-15s are in fourth place in the U-15 Mid-Atlantic Division going 8-3-2 for 26 points. They’ve won each of their last three matches by a margin of 26-3. They were last in action on May 3 where they defeated PA Classics 5-0 at Red Bulls Training Facility.
The U-16s sit in second in the East (North) Division with a 7-4-1 record and 22 points. They’re coming off a 1-1 draw against New England Revolution on May 3 at Red Bulls Training Facility.
The U-18s are third in the East (North) Division with 21 points and record of 6-3-3. The group is coming off back-to-back wins. They were last in action on May 3, where they defeated New England Revolution 3-1.
U-15s were drawn into Group F and will face Atletico Santa Rosa on matchday one at 4:30 P.M. ET on May 10. After, they play Chula Vista FC on May 11 at 3:15 P.M. ET. They’ll wrap up group play on May 13 against Nashville SC on May 13.
U-16s are in Group E of the competition and will face Weston FC on May 10 at 2:00 P.M. ET. They will then play Intercontinental Football Academy of New England on May 11 at 1:00 P.M. ET, followed by a matchup against Real Salt Lake on May 13 at 8:30 A.M. E.T.
The U-18 group will play in Group E and will kick things off on May 9 against City SC San Diego at 11:30 A.M. ET. After they’ll face Miami Futbol Academy Rush on May 10 at 9:00 A.M. ET. They’ll complete group play against Real Salt Lake on May 12 at 10:45 A.M. ET.
