Revolution Academy U-15 players celebrate a goal. (New England Revolution)
On Tuesday, MLS NEXT Flex wrapped up after five days of competition in Boyds, Md.
The showcase event featured the top 64 teams in the U-15, U-16, U-17 and U-19 age groups, based on their points-per-game rank in the 2022-23 MLS NEXT regular season division standings.
Qualifying teams were drawn into 16 groups of four, and the winners of each of these groups automatically qualified for next month’s MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs. The 80-minute U-15 matches and 90-minute U-16, U-17, and U-19 matches that ended regulation in a draw moved to penalty kicks. The winner of penalty kicks earned two points, while the loser took home one point.
