U23 NEAL Summer Season

The Northeast Academy League (NEAL) launches a U23 competition to further strengthen the professional and collegiate pathways for elite level players in the Northeast. The Northeast Academy League, which was formed by the leading clubs of the region, announces the formation of its U23 competition for elite level players.  The competition will facilitate the professional and collegiate pathways for top talent during the summer period.  Consisting of 15 teams from NJ to Massachusetts, the competition will have a north and south division with games played from May to July.  This coupled in concert with NEAL’s strategic relationship with MLS Next will provide the platform players require to advance their development opportunities through the highest level, best-in-class playing environment.  Participating clubs include Metropolitan Oval, TSF, FC Westchester, Beachside, BW Gottschee, LI Slammers, FA Euro, Ironbound, Downtown United Soccer Club, Boston Bolts, NEFC, Bayside, IFA, Oakwood and Valeo.