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| Founded | June 21, 2021 |
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| First season | 2022 |
| Country | United States |
| Other club(s) from | Canada |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Number of teams | 29 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Domestic cup(s) | U.S. Open Cup |
| Current champions | North Texas SC (2024) |
| Current regular season title | North Texas SC (2024) |
| TV partners | MLS Season Pass YouTube |
| Website | mlsnextpro.com |
| Current: 2024 MLS Next Pro season | |
MLS Next Pro (MLSNP) is a men's professional soccer league in the United States and Canada that is affiliated with Major League Soccer. It launched in 2022 with 21 teams and now comprises 27 reserve sides of MLS clubs and 2 independent clubs. MLS Next Pro is classified as part of the third tier of the United States soccer league system.[1]
- ^ Straus, Brian (December 6, 2021). "MLS Next Pro Adds Another Element to U.S. Soccer's Ever-Evolving Lower Club Tier". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 6, 2021.