MLS Next Pro
| Organizing body | Major League Soccer |
|---|---|
| Founded | June 21, 2021 |
| First season | 2022 |
| Country | United States |
| Other club from | Canada |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Conferences | 2 |
| Number of clubs | 30 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Domestic cup | U.S. Open Cup |
| Current champion(s) | New York Red Bulls II (2025) |
| Current regular season title | St. Louis City 2 (2025) |
| Broadcaster(s) | OneFootball YouTube |
| Website | mlsnextpro.com |
| Current: 2026 MLS Next Pro season | |
MLS Next Pro (MLSNP) is a men's professional soccer league in the United States and Canada that is affiliated with Major League Soccer (MLS). It launched in 2022 with 21 teams and now comprises 27 reserve sides of MLS clubs and two independent clubs (Carolina Core FC and Chattanooga FC). MLS Next Pro is classified as part of the third tier of the United States soccer league system.
As of the 2025 season, 27 of the 30 MLS teams held affiliations with an MLS Next Pro team, with only the CF Montréal, D.C. United, and San Diego FC having no such franchise affiliation.