Expansion Updates

Long Island, NY joins MLS NEXT Pro as the seventh independent club

MLS NEXT Pro held another “Special Announcement” today, and like previous events this one was related to expansion.

Oct 14, 2025

Expansion Update #003 - August '25

It’s been months since the last installment of this series, and quite a bit has happened in that timeframe.

Aug 6, 2025

MLS NEXT Pro is poised to enter San Francisco, CA

The independent expansion club is targeting a launch in 2026 or 2027.

May 9, 2025

Expansion Update #002 - January '25

With the addition of Grand Rapids, the league now has 4 officially announced expansion teams, as well as a number of unofficial efforts...

Jan 4, 2025

MLS NEXT Pro adds it's sixth independent team in West Michigan Pro Soccer

Professional soccer is coming to Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2027

Dec 17, 2024

Expansion Update #001 - October '24

With three confirmed independent expansion clubs, and more on the way, I take a look at where things stand.

Oct 2, 2024

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