The Inter Miami CF Academy is set to participate in the 2025 MLS NEXT Cup in Nashville, Tenn. as the best youth teams in the U.S. and Canada compete for an illustrious MLS NEXT championship. The single-elimination knockout tournaments will be held from June 14-22 at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro, Tenn., with two championship matches contested on Saturday, June 21 and the final four championship games on Sunday, June 22.
2025 MLS NEXT Cup is the conclusion of the 2024-25 MLS NEXT season, featuring 32 of the top teams in each of the four different age groups (U15, U16, U17, U19) that qualified for the competition based on results from league play or by winning their respective group at MLS NEXT Flex, a qualifying event that took place from May 9-13.
Playoff Push
Two of our teams – the U16s and U17s – have earned their place in the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs and will begin their journey in the Round of 32 this weekend:
Saturday, June 14 | 9:15 p.m. ET
- Inter Miami CF Academy U16 vs. New York Red Bulls – MLS NEXT Cup Round of 32
Sunday, June 15 | 1:00 p.m. ET
- Inter Miami CF Academy U17 vs. CSA Monmouth – MLS NEXT Cup Round of 32
Showcase Action
Our U13 and U14 age groups have been invited to compete in the MLS NEXT Cup Showcase, a high-level competition highlighting the depth and development of participating clubs. Both teams will open play on Thursday, June 19:
Thursday, June 19 | 9:00 a.m. ET
- Inter Miami CF Academy U14 vs. Carolina Core – MLS NEXT Cup Showcase Round of 16
Thursday, June 19 | 5:30 p.m. ET
- Inter Miami CF Academy U13 vs. GFIA or AFC Lightning – MLS NEXT Cup Showcase Round of 16
The full schedule for MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs will be available HERE and the final 2024-25 final league standings are available HERE.
About MLS NEXT
Launched in 2020, MLS NEXT is the most elite platform for youth player development in North America. With a commitment to innovation and providing access and representation, MLS NEXT players receive the best training and coaching as they prepare for their futures, both in soccer and in life. Throughout a season, MLS NEXT hosts four marquee events across the country, including the Generation adidas Cup, which features MLS academies playing against the top international clubs. Membership for the 2024-25 season included 29 MLS academies, 122 Elite Academies (151 total clubs), 753 teams and over 16,000 players across the U.S. and Canada. Official partners of MLS NEXT include adidas, Allstate, and Más+ by Messi. For more information about MLS NEXT, visit www.mlssoccer.com/mlsnext.
