Sozo FC Joins MLS NEXT: Elevating Youth Soccer to New Heights

- Advanced Competition: Participating in matches that challenge and push our players to their limits.
- Professional Exposure: Opportunities to be seen and scouted by college and professional teams.
- Elite Coaching and Training: Access to resources and guidance from top-tier coaches involved with MLS NEXT.
Future Plans for Inclusion and Expansion
While our Boys Gold team is the first to participate, plans are underway to include our Boys Royal and Girls teams in MLS NEXT. The expansion of this program to include more of our teams underscores our vision to provide equal and substantial opportunities for all our players, regardless of gender.
We are actively working with MLS NEXT to explore all possible avenues for inclusion so that every talented player in our club has the opportunity to benefit from this high-level competition and exposure.
The Sozo FC Promise: Growing Together
This affiliation with MLS NEXT is not just about competitive soccer; it’s about community, growth, and raising the bar for soccer in Yakima and beyond. We are excited about the opportunities this will bring to our players and how it will inspire all our teams to strive for excellence.
For our community, this means even more thrilling matches to attend, local talent making national waves, and the chance to rally behind our players as they represent Sozo FC on larger stages.
Join Us on This Exciting Journey
We invite our Sozo FC family and the broader community to support our Boys Gold team as they step into this new challenge. Keep an eye on our schedule for upcoming matches under the MLS NEXT banner, and come out to cheer for our players. Your support makes a tremendous difference.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to navigate this exciting chapter. Thank you to everyone who has supported Sozo FC thus far. Together, we are making history and proving that great things happen when talent, opportunity, and community come together.
With our inclusion in MLS NEXT, Sozo FC is set to soar to new heights. This is just the beginning, and we look forward to what the future holds with anticipation and pride. Let’s go, Sozo!







