MLS NEXT
City SC Utah is excited to announce that we will be joining MLS NEXT’s academy this fall!
“We are thrilled to announce our club’s official acceptance into the highly competitive second tier of MLS NEXT. This achievement marks a significant step forward in our commitment to developing elite youth soccer players. Joining MLS NEXT 2 provides our athletes with unparalleled opportunities to compete at the highest level, facing top-tier competition from across the region and the nation. This platform will significantly enhance our players’ development, offering them exposure to professional-level training and competition, and creating a clear pathway to collegiate and professional soccer. We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment and look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for our players and the club as a whole.” – Director of Coaching Dennis Burrows
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
MLS NEXT ACADEMY League Info 2025-2026
MLS NEXT ACADEMY – City SC Utah is part of the Desert Division Sep- Feb
- Barca Residency Academy (Arizona)
- FC Tucson (Arizona)
- Monarchs AZ (Arizona)
- Phoenix Premier (Arizona)
- Phoenix Rising (Arizona)
- RSL Arizona (Arizona)
- RSL Arizona Mesa (Arizona)
- SC Del Sol (Arizona)
- Las Vegas Sports Academy (Nevada)
- Downtown Las Vegas (Nevada)
- Albion Las Vegas (Nevada)
- Players Soccer Club (Nevada)
- City SC Utah (Utah)
- Sparta United (Utah)
- Wasatch Soccer Club (Utah)
- Celtic (Utah)
MLS NEXT FEST- (Optional Event) December 4-15 Arizona (More Info)
MLS NEXT CUP QUALIFIERS- In the 14U-18/19U age groups. Scottsdale, April 3-6, 2026
MLS NEXT Director – Patrick Rennie (801-688-6537)
Coaching Staff
MLS NEXT ACADEMY COACHING STAFF 2025-2026
| Age Group | Head Coach | Phone # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U13 Boys | 2013 | Sebastian Casallo | scasallo@cityscutah.com | 801-891-6321 |
| U14 Boys | 2012 | Jeromy Walk | jwalk@cityscutah.com | 801-244-6757 |
| U15 Boys | 2011 | Sebastian Casallo | scasallo@cityscutah.com | 801-891-6321 |
| U16 Boys | 2010 | Sebastian Casallo | scasallo@cityscutah.com | 801-891-6321 |
| U17 Boys | 2009 | Patrick Rennie | prennie@cityscutah.com | 801-688-6537 |
| U18/19 Boys | 2008/07 | Josh Pittman | jpittman@cityscutah.com | 801-688-6537 |
Tryouts
MLS NEXT ACADEMY TRYOUTS
- Even though tryouts are now completed we still may have openings on teams. For team availability or any other questions, please contact year group Head of Player Development (HOPD) for more information &/or fill out the interest sheet below:
Contact: Patrick Rennie
Email: prennie@cityscutah.com
Coordinator: Amanda Tuckett
Email:amandat@cityscutah.com
Fees
2025/2026 MLS NEXT II FEES
| U13-U19 | MLS Next | |
|---|---|---|
| Coach fee | $1,500 | |
| DOC/TD fee | $400 | |
| Utah State/City SC Member | $43 | $149 if they play any UYSA league games |
| Club or League Fee | $44 | |
| Team Fees | $181 | |
| Player/Coach/TM Reg | $64 | |
| Referee Fees | TBD | |
| Registrar/Administrative | $135 | |
| Psych/soccer resilience | $25 | |
| Indoor Facility fee | $450 | |
| Equipment/Fields/Cameras | $400 | |
| Financial Assistance | $125 | |
| Club Service Time 5.0 hours | opt out fee $100 | |
| Uniform | $250 | |
| Total | $3,617 |
MLS Next Info