From May 9 through 13, the Inter Miami CF Academy presented by Baptist Health will be in action at this year’s MLS NEXT Flex, which sees the top academy MLS NEXT teams compete in search of clinching a berth in the 2025 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs. Our Academy’s U-15, U-16,U-17 and U-19 sides are set to take on the competition at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Md in the tournament that will feature 232 teams across the four age groups.
Each team qualified based on their points-per-game ranking in the 2024-25 MLS NEXT regular season division standings. The qualifying teams in each age group were drawn into groups of four – U15 and U17 (16 groups) and U16 and U19 (13 groups) – and the winners of each group will automatically qualify for the 2025 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs.
Below we break down our team’s schedule at this year’s MLS NEXT Flex:
Inter Miami CF Academy U-15 (Group I)
- May 10 at 4:30 p.m. ET: vs. Chicago FC United
- May 11 at 1 p.m. ET: vs. Wake FC
- May 13 at 1 p.m. ET: vs. LA Galaxy
Inter Miami CF Academy U-16 (Group L)
- May 10 at 9 a.m. ET: vs. San Francisco Glens FC
- May 11 at 10:45 a.m. ET: vs. New York City FC
- May 13 at 8:30 a.m. ET: vs. Colorado Rapids
Inter Miami CF Academy U-17 (Group I)
- May 9 at 12:15 p.m. ET: vs. Cedar Stars Academy Bergen
- May 11 at 3:15 p.m. ET: vs Midwest United FC
- May 13 at 1 p.m. ET: vs. Strikers FC
Inter Miami CF Academy U-19 (Group L)
- May 9 at 4:30 p.m. ET: vs. Queen City Mutiny FC
- May 10 at 2 p.m. ET: vs. Michigan Jaguars
- May 12 at 8:30 a.m. ET: vs. Colorado Rapids
View the full MLS NEXT Flex schedule HERE
Additionally, below are the details on how teams can qualify for the 2025 MLS NEXT Cup in each age group.
U-15 Age Group
32 total teams will qualify for the U15 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs. Sixteen teams will qualify based on regular season performance in their division. Sixteen additional teams will qualify through MLS NEXT Flex, the competition at the Maryland SoccerPlex from May 9-13.
CLICK HERE for U15 MLS NEXT regular season standings and results.
U-16 Age Group
32 total teams will qualify for the U16 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs. Eleven MLS NEXT Elite and eight MLS academies will qualify based on regular season performance in their division. Thirteen additional teams will qualify through MLS NEXT Flex, the competition at the Maryland SoccerPlex from May 9-13.
CLICK HERE for U16 MLS NEXT regular season standings and results.
U-17 Age Group
32 total teams will qualify for the U17 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs. Sixteen teams will qualify based on regular season performance in their division. Sixteen additional teams will qualify through MLS NEXT Flex, the competition at the Maryland SoccerPlex from May 9-13.
CLICK HERE for U17 MLS NEXT regular season standings and results.
U-19 Age Group
32 total teams will qualify for the U19 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs. Eleven MLS NEXT Elite and eight MLS academies will qualify based on regular season performance in their division. Thirteen additional teams will qualify through MLS NEXT Flex, the competition at the Maryland SoccerPlex from May 9-13.
CLICK HERE for U19 MLS NEXT regular season standings and results.
For additional coverage of our teams, you can follow our Academy’s journey online via X @InterMiamiAcad and Instagram @InterMiamiCFAcademy!
