The boys youth soccer pyramid ranks MLS NEXT at the top, followed by ECNL, then comparable leagues like MLS NEXT 2 and NAL where exposure matters most. MLS NEXT 2 offers the highest exposure through MLS NEXT Fest and Flex events. Lower tiers like Division 3, EDP, and DPL have minimal exposure unless players hit major showcases like Jefferson Cup or Dallas Cup.
What's the deal with this new MLS NEXT 2 league and where does it fit in the entire pyramid? So let's do an entire pyramid video real quick and at the very end I'll explain how you're going to play college soccer based off this pyramid and even what camps you should probably go to. So on the boys side, we're going to start MLS NEXT is the top, then ECNL is second. Now after those two, it becomes a little bit of a debate. You have ECNL RO, which is very good. You have MLS NEXT 2, which is very good. You have NAL and you have Boys Elite Academy, all of which are very good. In regards to the level of those leagues, They're all very similar, but it's exposure. And as of right now, MLS Next 2 might be taking the bag of exposure because they're saying they're going to be going to MLS Next Fest and Flex events. So that would mean it would be a little bit above the Eastern RL, Boys of the Academy, NAL. Now NAL and Boys of the Academy are kind of affiliated with MLS Next 2. So that could be like an avenue for you depending on which club you're in. Eastern RL does still have showcases and playoffs and whatnot. So it's still also very good. And Division 3 and Division 2 are very realistic. Then below that you have things like USU Soccer, EDP, E-64, DPL, NPL. With those levels, there's very little exposure at the showcases unless you go to like Jefferson Cup or Las Vegas Cup and you're an exception to the rule, or Dallas Cup. Then you might have the opportunity to have exposure. If you'd like to know the list of camps in your state, comment the initials of your state. For example, IN for Indiana. And then in one word, INCamps. And on my Instagram, you'll get an entire list of every single camp in your state. If you comment the word quiz, you'll be given a quiz about which camps you should do. If you want more help, give me a call. Links in the bio. Talk to you soon. Goodbye.
