​Explaining the ZONE 4 Teams:
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1. MLS NEXT
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WSC Crush is an MLS NEXT club. MLS NEXT is the Official Youth League of Major League Soccer. MLS NEXT is a National League with clubs/teams competing at the highest level and represents a clear pathway from youth to professional soccer in the US.
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WSC Crush has earned the Full Pathway, all age groups for the 2025-26 Season:
• U13 = 2013 (+ top level 2014 Players) + 2012 Late Developers
• U14 = 2012 (+ top level 2013 Players) + 2011 Late Developers
• U15 = 2011 (+ top level 2012 Players) + 2010 Late Developers
• U16 = 2010 (+ top level 2011 Players) + 2009 Late Developers
• U17 = 2009 (+ top level 2010 Players) + 2008 Late Developers
• U19 = 2008-2007 (+ top 2009 Players) + 2006 Late Developers
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Please see the WSC Crush Competition Pyramid below which represents the levels of competition available to our highly motivated players on game day. ​
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At WSC Crush we believe in moving players between levels, age groups & teams on a weekly basis to target specific areas of each player’s I.D.P. (Individual Development Plan). We will continue our work to maximize individual & team potential at all levels of competition and provide the highest level of competition for players in ZONE 4: MLS NEXT, MLS II (X2), ECNL-RL & NPL Teams based on our philosophy and success developing players.
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2. MLS NEXT & MLS II (X2) Full Pathway
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MLS II (X2) is the 2nd division of MLS NEXT - WSC Crush will have teams competing in MLS II (X2) at all age groups, U13-U19, in the 2025-26 Season.
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3. ECNL-RL (Elite Clubs National League) & National Premier League (N.P.L.)
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​WSC Crush NPL & ECNL-RL Boys Teams for the 2025-26 Season:
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• WSC Crush U12 (2014) Boys Pre-NPL
• WSC Crush U13 (2013) Boys NPL
• WSC Crush U14 (2012) Boys ECNL-RL
• WSC Crush U15 (2011) Boys ECNL-RL
• WSC Crush U16 (2010) Boys ECNL-RL
• WSC Crush U17 (2009) Boys NPL
• WSC Crush U19 (2008-2007) Boys NPL
WSC Crush NPL & ECNL-RL Girls Teams for the 2025-26 Season:
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• WSC Crush U12-U15 Girls NPL *applied for NPL girls
• WSC Crush U16 (2010) Girls ECNL-RL
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