MLS NEXT
ABOUT
The Keystone FC MLS Next program is the pinnacle of our boys Under 13-Under 19 programming. The MLS Next League is a youth development platform focused on growing the male soccer player as both an athlete and a person. The MLS Next has a Homegrown Division (HD) & Academy Division (AD). The HD operates on a birth year age grouping where the AD operates on a school year (8/1-7/31) age group. MLS Next is a program that requires players to try out and provides the highest level of competition and commitment. In addition to the competition and commitment being high, the travel is regional and national.
OVERVIEW
- Top-level coaching with oversight from program specific Directors of Coaching
- Individual player development plans and post-season evaluations
- Comprehensive College Recruiting Program with access to Productive Recruit and monthly College Information Nights for all U15-U19 players
- All MLS Next HD & AD league games will have a professional Athletic Trainer on site
- All games are filmed and available for review
- Fall Season (August-December)
- MLS Next HD teams will play in 8-10 league games, train 3-4x a week, and compete in 1-2 events.
- MLS Next AD teams will begin training in early November at the conclusion of the high school soccer season, train 3-4x a week and compete in 1-2 events.
- Winter Season (January-February)
- MLS Next HD teams will play in 2-4 league games, train 2-3x a week, and compete in 1-2 events.
- MLS Next AD teams will play in 2-4 league games, train 2-3x a week, and compete in 1-2 events.
- Spring Season (March-June)
- MLS Next HD teams will play in 8-10 league games, train 3-4x a week, and compete in 1-2 events.
- MLS Next AD teams will play in 8-10 league games, train 3-4x a week and compete in 1-2 events.
TRYOUTS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN KEYSTONE FC.
Keystone FC is proud of our professional management team assembled to develop high quality players. Interested players are welcome to reach out.
For more information about our teams please reach out to:
JASON BROCKMAN, MLS NEXT HD DIRECTOR
MATT GARRETT, MLS NEXT AD DIRECTOR
THE KEYSTONE FC PHILOSOPHY FOR FORMING TEAMS:
Our mission is to develop high-quality soccer players throughout Pennsylvania by providing a comprehensive soccer experience for players at all levels of competition. We believe we accomplish that mission, in part, by forming the most competitive teams we can at each age and skill level.
In certain cases, we may ask a player to play “down” for the season (meaning to play with and against players born in the prior birth year). We will make those decisions based on what is best for the development of the player and will do so only after consultation with the player’s family and approval from the appropriate Director of Coaching and age group coaches.
MLS Next tryouts have concluded. Please contact Jeff Linnenbach for team inquiries.
| Birth Year | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008/07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Group | U13 | U14 | U15 | U16 | U17 | U19 |
FEES
Fees are based on a full soccer year (August through July) and are all-inclusive with no additional fees added, uniforms and travel are not included.
Each total fee can be broken down into a commitment fee and 5 team fee installment payments. Upon checking out you will be offered an opportunity to utilize an installment plan or pay the team fees in full. The commitment fee is required to hold a player’s spot.
All commitment fees are non-refundable once paid. Team fees may be adjusted at the discretion of the Executive Director and Director of Soccer in specific circumstances (long-term injury or relocation).
Failure to remain current on your financial obligations to Keystone FC will result in the player being removed from training and games until all financial commitments are up to date.
If joining Keystone FC after the start of the season fees are subject to change.
UPDATE CREDIT CARD INFO
In order to update the credit card on file for auto-payment, please follow the steps below:
Note: Only the billing account owner of the subscription can update the payment method on the subscription. If you are not the billing account owner of the subscription and need to update the payment method please have the billing account owner follow the instructions in the article “Sharing Registration Payments with Another Family Contact“.
- As a Player Contact, navigate to Club Programs in the left-hand menu and click the ‘Registrations’ tab, followed by the appropriate registration to open the subscription details.
- Click the edit icon (pencil icon) next to the current card on file to open the “Update Auto Payment” window.
- Enter the new card information, or choose a card from your list of “Saved Cards” and save the changes.
The updated payment method will be charged when you make a manual payment, or a make scheduled automatic payment for this specific registration.
Note: Each registration must be updated separately with the new payment method.
UNIFORMS
WEGOTSOCCER IS KEYSTONE FC'S OFFICIAL UNIFORM PROVIDER
All players will be required to wear uniform purchased through WeGotSoccer for the 2025-2026 soccer year. This is the first year in a two-year uniform cycle. It is recommended that all kits or additional pieces are purchased immediately following tryouts in order to receive them in time for your first game.
For any questions regarding uniforms please reach out to Jeff Linnenbach at
jlinnenbach@keystonefc.com.
TEAMS & STAFF
MLS NEXT HOMEGROWN DIVISION & ACADEMY DIVISION
| Age Group | Birth Year | Team Name | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| U13 | 2013 | MLS Next HD 13B | Jonah Waldkoenig |
| U13 | 2013 | MLS Next AD 13B | Matt Garrett |
| U14 | 2012 | MLS Next HD 12B | Jason Brockman |
| U14 | 2012 | MLS Next AD 12B | Matt Garrett |
| U15 | 2011 | MLS Next HD 11B | Jason Brockman |
| U15 | 2011 | MLS Next AD 11B | Kyle Bulgarelli |
| U16 | 2010 | MLS Next HD 10B | Jeff Linnenbach |
| U16 | 2010 | MLS Next AD 10B | Kieran Keelan |
| U17 | 2009 | MLS Next HD 09B | Rhett Goldsmith |
| U17 | 2009 | MLS Next AD 09B | Dan Malone |
| U19 | 2008/07 | MLS Next HD 07/08B | Jared Latchford |
| U19 | 2008/07 | MLS Next AD 07/08B | Joe Gallucci |
CONTACTS & LOCATIONS
Director of Soccer: Jeff Linnenbach - jlinnenbach@keystonefc.com
MLS Next HD DOC: Jason Brockman -
jbrockman@keystonefc.com
MLS Next AD DOC: Matt Garrett - mgarrett@keystonefc.com
GOALKEEPING DOC: Chris Smith -
csmith@keystonefc.com
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