Top Non-MLS Academy Grades

We have taken a careful look at the top NON-MLS Academy clubs, and formulated a list of those who we believe to be the very best.

The Top Non-MLS Academies

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There is no order to this list. It is a pure collection of all the clubs that have impressed us this season, and in the previous years. We have chosen to highlight a few of the top squads from the list.

Barca Residency Academy - Arizona

Barca Residency Academy have produced multiple professional players over the years. Barca AZ have pushed more players through the system than nearly all of the MLS academies. Some of the most notable players they have produced Diego Luna, Caden Clark, and Julian Arajuo. These players have all made notable impacts at the pro level.

Strikers FC - California

Strikers FC are a club who have been virtually dominating the youth space over the past couple of years. They have been invited to partake in the past two Generation adidas Cups, and their on field success is most notably demonstrated in the MLS Next Cup competition. 2/4 squads made it to at least the semifinals last season.

Weston FC - Florida

Weston FC is another squad that was recently invited to the Generation Adidas Cup in Florida. The squad is most known for the various Inter Miami talent they have produced the likes of Benjamin Cremaschi and former Premier League player Nicolas Hansen.

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