MLS NEXT Flex: Under-17 Stalwarts

MLS NEXT Flex: Under-17 Stalwarts
by Travis Clark
May 15, 2025
Players featured in this article:
F | FC Dallas
F | Barca Academy
Jack Chier |  2026
MF | SLSG
MF | FC United (IL)
Owen Fadden |  2026
D | Intercontinental Football Academy (IFA)
Graham Ford |  2027
MF | Barca Academy
F | Mich. Wolves
MF | NEFC
MF | Sockers FC
F | Intercontinental Football Academy (IFA)
F | Bethesda SC
D | Intercontinental Football Academy (IFA)
Logan Moniz |  2026
MF | Boston Bolts
F | FC United (IL)
MF | Mich. Wolves
MF | Baltimore Armour
F | FC United (IL)
MF | Tampa Bay
F | Mich. Wolves
GK | Queen City Mutiny
Chris Runde |  2026
F | CSA - Monmouth
F | Sockers FC
MF | Beachside SC
D | FC United (IL)
D | San Jose
D | CSA - Bergen
D | Met Oval
Makai Wells |  2027
F | Barca Academy

The 2025 MLS NEXT Flex event finished on Monday for the Under-17 age group.

It was a big week for the teams and players competing, as sides battled for playoff spots and recruits aimed to impress scouts.

Below are some of the top performances spotted at the Maryland SoccerPlex, and the group winners.

U17 Group Winners: Tampa Bay United, FC Greater Boston Bolts, Met Oval, Sockers FC, Global Football Innovation Academy, Cedar Stars Academy Monmouth, Michigan Wolves, Sacramento Republic, Inter Miami CF, Bethesda SC, St. Louis Scott Gallagher, Baltimore Armour, Chicago FC United, NEFC, Queen City Mutiny, Intercontinental Football Academy

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