What’s Better? MLS NEXT or ECNL?
If you’re a boy chasing Division 1, here’s the straight answer: MLS NEXT Homegrown is the stronger bet. It’s the densest talent pool in the country, and it’s where Power-conference D1 coaches spend the majority of their evaluation time. For boys, MLS Next and ECNL Boys dominate the D1 pipeline — but when you narrow…
