The club's U14 and U15 sides traveled to Mesa, Arizona and competed in the largest premier winter scouting showcase in the country.
Chattanooga FC's U14 and U15 squads had the chance to compete at MLS NEXT Fest in Mesa, Ariz. this past week.
MLS NEXT Fest is the largest premier winter scouting showcase event in North American youth soccer, hosting 1,474 teams from over 250 clubs with 2,400 matches scheduled during the 12-day event.
CFC's U14s competed in the Homegrown Division and the U15s took on other independent MLS NEXT Pro academies in the 2026 Generation adidas Cup qualifiers.
"Our whole program did unbelievably well," said Chattanooga FC's MLS NEXT Director Miguel Rodrigues. "When you consider all the adversity we faced, it was incredible to watch the standard and level of professionalism from our staff and the league; it was very encouraging to see where we are and where we're going. We had a ten-year-old score in the U14 age group."
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
|---|---|---|
12/11 |
RSL Arizona Mesa |
6-0 W |
12/12 |
SC Wave |
0-0 (0-2) D |
12/13 |
Ventura County Fusion |
1-0 W |
12/14 |
City SC Southwest |
1-2 L |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
|---|---|---|
12/12 |
Carolina Core |
2-0 W |
12/13 |
Woodside Soccer Club |
2-0 W |
12/14 |
Connecticut United |
0-1 L |
12/15 |
Connecticut |
2-4 L |
"It was very clear what we're trying to build here," Rodrigues continued. "We're here to battle, to compete and to get after it. If people didn't know before, they know that Chattanooga FC is here."
Chattanooga FC announced on Tuesday that it will host its third MLS NEXT ID Center to identify and develop elite MLS NEXT athletes on January 30, 2026.
More information on the 2026 MLS NEXT ID Center can be found HERE.
