MLS NEXT Cup Championship Matches Kickoff Tonight: Watch Live on MLSsoccer.com
Published on July 2, 2021 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
Frisco, TX - The stage is now set for MLS NEXT Cup with the inaugural MLS NEXT Cup Champions to be crowned on Friday in the U15 and U16 age groups. The MLS NEXT Cup Champions for U17 and U19 divisions will be crowned on Saturday.
All four championship matches will be played on the Toyota Stadium game field, home to MLS club FC Dallas, and streamed live on MLSsoccer.com.
The finalists, which include four MLS Club Academy programs and four Elite Academy programs, include: U15 finalists Philadelphia Union and Real Salt Lake, U16 finalists Tampa Bay United and Weston FC, U17 finalists Orlando City SC and PDA, and U19 finalists Chicago Fire FC and Solar Soccer Club.
Provided as an elevated experience for competing clubs, the eight remaining clubs entered the MLS NEXT hospitality experience after qualifying for the semifinals. The experience includes meals designed by the MLS NEXT nutritionist, and an array of off-site activities including a visit to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, stays at MLS NEXT host hotels and charter bus transport.
Friday, July 2 - Toyota Stadium
U15 MLS NEXT Cup
6:05 p.m. CT Philadelphia Union vs Real Salt Lake
U16 MLS NEXT Cup
8:35 p.m. CT Tampa Bay United vs Weston FC
Saturday, July 3 - Toyota Stadium
U17 MLS NEXT Cup
6:05 p.m. CT PDA vs Orlando City SC
U19 MLS NEXT Cup
8:35 p.m. CT Solar Soccer Club vs Chicago Fire FC
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