Next gen

Next Gen players, born between 2015 and 2013, are driven athletes aiming to compete at the MLS Next and Texas Next levels. We participate in a standards-based league alongside other MLS Next clubs, offering high-caliber developmental experiences to prepare them for MLS Next and Texas Next.

Sugar Land Tryout | May 30

Last Chance to Join Next Gen

One Tryout. One Opportunity.

Earn a spot on GFI’s Next Gen team in Sugar Land. One final tryout. Step in, show up, and level up.

May 30th | 6:30–8 PM | Eldridge Park2511 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77478

Spots are limited and time is running out — secure your place on the field!

Spring location

GFI Performance center

Training dates and times vary depending on the team
27001 Lenze Rd, Spring TX 77389

south location

eldridge park

Training dates and times vary depending on the team
2511 Eldridge Road, Houston, TX 77478

central locations

Dalecrest

Training dates and times vary depending on the team
9500 Dalecrest, Houston, TX 77080

St. Christophers

Training dates and times vary depending on the team
1650 Blalock Road, Houston, TX 77080

Christ the King

Training dates and times vary depending on the team
1201 Silber Road, Houston, TX 77080

who is it for?

Next Gen is for players born between 2015 and 2013. These athletes are driven and skilled, aiming to compete at the MLS Next and Texas Next levels.

3 WEEKLY TRAINING SESSIONS

1 - 2 GAMES PER WEEK

2 - 3 TOURNAMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR


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 receive a discount. Alternatively, you can opt for a month-by-month or 6-month payment plan. Financial aid is available based on need. We also offer a 10% discount for families with three or more players.

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.com at $330. 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 the highest leagues in South Texas Youth Soccer 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.