While MLS NEXT Pro serves as a bridge from the academy to the first team, for some young, domestic players, it offers a foot in the door to keep a career going.
A handful of players dotting rosters this season arrived at their teams through roundabout paths, opting to skip college soccer or starting a career abroad. This year is a chance to keep their career going and steady the team’s progress.
Here are some of the intriguing domestic players to know in MLS NEXT Pro who joined outside of an academy setup.
