MLS NEXT Flex: Under-16 Players to Watch

MLS NEXT Flex: Under-16 Players to Watch
by Travis Clark
May 7, 2025
Players featured in this article:
D | Dynamo
Tyler Brown |  2027
F | Vancouver Whitecaps
Pyter Bruno |  2028
D | Athletum FC Academy
Jacob Byer |  2027
F | Springfield YC
MF | Total Futbol Academy
F | Bethesda SC
D | Queen City Mutiny
D | CITY SC
James Gamez |  2027
D | Baltimore Armour
F | ALBION SC LA
MF | FC Delco
Jacob Hall |  2027
MF | Phoenix Rising FC
F | Colorado Rapids
F | LAFC
MF | CSA - Bergen
D | ALBION SC San Diego
D | Met Oval
D | Orlando City
F | Florida United SC
F | New England
MF | NEFC
Will Maynes |  2027
D | Minnesota United FC
Astin Mbaye |  2027
D | NY Red Bulls
GK | Chicago Fire
Brady Moore |  2028
F | Orlando City Youth Soccer
F | Wake FC
Seth Orozco |  2027
F | De Anza Force
Frank Pah |  2028
F | Intercontinental Football Academy (IFA)
Van Parker |  2027
F | RSL
Jacob Peale |  2027
F | Arlington SA
F | Sockers FC
GK | Barca Academy
F | NYCFC
MF | Crew SC
MF | Sporting Kansas City
Leo Rivas |  2027
D | Charlotte FC
F | Phil. Union
Nash Ruiz |  2028
MF | Strikers FC
Ali Sakr |  2028
F | FC Cincinnati
MF | Portland Timbers
F | DC United
D | LA Galaxy
F | Nashville SC
F | Atlanta United
F | San Jose
MF | FC Bay Area
D | Inter Miami CF

Under-16 action at MLS NEXT Flex begins on Saturday, as the two youngest age groups will start at that point.

For some schools, this week marks the beginning of the recruiting process for the class of 2027.

Here are some of the top U16 names to know who are expected to compete.

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