Be a part of
The next generation
Next Gen is for u10 to u12 players who are driven athletes aiming to compete at the highest levels. We participate in a standards-based league alongside other MLS Next clubs, offering high-caliber developmental experiences to prepare them for the MLS Next standard.
Our Purpose:
Our goal is to become the LEADER in US youth soccer and a positive role model development program in the Houston Metro.
In our NEXT GEN PROGRAM (U10–U12), we focus on helping players reach their full potential—both on and off the field. We emphasize skill development while also teaching the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, social responsibility and respect for coaches, referees, opponents, spectators, and the game itself.
We are always looking for players to add value to our program. Reach out today to schedule a player evaluation.
Next Gen Stats from 2023-2025
57.5%
Percentage of MLS Next Homegrown rosters that are former Next Gen players at GFI Academy
72.5%
Percentage of players who progress from Next Gen into GFI Academy High Performance teams (MLS Homegrown and Academy teams)
one
Number of former Next Gen players in Professional Academies
WHat do you get?
locations:
North
GFI PC
Training dates and times vary depending on the team
27001 Lenze Rd, Spring TX 77389
Central
Dalecrest
Training dates and times vary depending on the team
9500 Dalecrest, Houston, TX 77080
south
eldridge park
Training dates and times vary depending on the team
2511 Eldridge Road, Houston, TX 77478
FAQs
10 month Full Year Season: August - May
The annual training and league fees are $2,430. If you choose to pay in full, you'll avoid the 10% fee typically applied to monthly payment plans. Alternatively, you can select a 6-month payment plan if that better suits your needs.
Financial aid is available based on demonstrated need, and we also offer a 10% sibling discount for families with three or more players enrolled.
The cost of uniforms is not included in your player’s training and league fees. The MLS Next Gen uniform kits are available through Soccer Post. These uniforms are valid from Fall 2025 to Summer 2027.
You can view the hierarchy structure of our entire club here.
MLS Next Generation players are high-level athletes with ambitions to compete at the MLS Next and Texas Next levels. Our Next Gen teams compete in high standard leagues and tournaments that provide meaningful development opportunities.
Players that wish to join an MLS Next Gen team are evaluated by our coaching staff and then placed on a team that is developmentally appropriate for the individual. Team placement is designed to create the correct balance of challenge and success to support the long-term individual development of the player.
Next Gen Tournaments
