MLS NEXT: 5 players per club to watch for across New England

New England Revolution Academy defender Colby Quinones is accruing USL League One experience. (Jessica Meyer | North Texas SC)

As the inaugural season for Major League Soccer's new youth development platform nears, we're shining the spotlight on top players to watch for across the region.

This story focuses on clubs that field players at the U-15 age group and up, so that excludes Rhode Island-based Bayside FC and Massachusetts-based NEFC and Valeo.

But we're taking a deeper dive into Beachside, the Boston Bolts, New England Revolution Academy, Oakwood and Seacoast United. They were all part of the old Development Academy, too.

Before diving in, be sure to check out our age-group specific previews. We previously highlighted the U-19s, U-17s, U-16s and U-15s.