Open Tryouts for the 2025-2026 MLS NEXT  season are now completed. However, there are a few spots available and if you are interested in trying out, please get in touch with Luis Satorra, MLS NEXT Academy Director, by emailing lsatorra@triangleunited.org

"Starting in September 2025, clubs in the program will compete in regular season games, regional tournaments, and various MLS NEXT national events as well as coaching development and education programs, talent identification, and high-performance opportunities. The addition of a new tier to MLS NEXT reflects Major League Soccer’s continued dedication to growing the game at the youth level,” said MLS NEXT technical director Luis Robles. “We are excited to deepen the talent pool and welcome more players and coaches as we work with them to develop the next generation of talent who will impact the professional game and national teams.



In the expanded tier of MLS NEXT, clubs will participate in one of eight regional tournaments each season in addition to the option for eligible age groups to attend MLS NEXT Fest in December. The regional tournaments will serve as qualifying for a championship event at MLS NEXT Cup later in 2026. These events will be marquee talent identification opportunities for college, professional, and national team scouts to evaluate players. Players competing in the new tier will also be eligible to play high school soccer. ".  To read further about MLS NEXT Tier 2, go to this link here


If you have further questions or would like a tryout, please contact our MLS NEXT Director, Luis Satorra, by emailing lsatorra@triangleunited.org


MLS NEXT Tier 2 Staff 2025-2026

MLS NEXT Academy Director

MLS NEXT Tier 2 Director

Luis Satorra

  • UEFA 'A' license | French Football Federation
  • French Certificate of Sport Education
  • Triangle United, MLS Next Academy Director
  • Tobacco Road, USL Academy Head Coach
  • Carolina Railhawks, U23 Assistant Coach
  • Former French Professional Soccer player

Email Luis: lsatorra@triangleunited.org 


Staff Coach

Jeff Lewis

13U (2013) and 14U (2012) Head Coach

  • US Soccer "C" License
  • Played at Syracuse University; Toronto Croatia
  • Coached at Buffalo State College Women; NIagara Falls Club Italia
  • Started with TU in 2008

Staff Coach

Peter Tadic

15U (2011) 

  • US Soccer "B" License
  • Coached UPSL/WPSL
  • Played professionally 
  • Been with TU since 2023

Staff Coach

Davis Boyle

16U (2010)

  • US Soccer "D" License
  • Played at Greensboro College
  • Coach for Chapel Hill HS Boys and Girls
  • Coached with Tobacco Road (USL2)
  • Started with TU in 2005

Staff Coach

Foster Kyei

17U (2009) and 19U (2008/07) Head Coach

  • US Soccer "C" License
  • Southern HS Boys Coach
  • Multiple High School Conference Coach of the Year Award 2016 and 2021
  • Been with TU since 2022