Chula Vista FC B2010 (U15) MLS NEXT Squad Gears Up for the 2025 MLS NEXT Flex!
The stage is set and the spotlight is on as Chula Vista FC’s B2010 (U15) MLS NEXT squad prepares to compete at the 2025 MLS NEXT Flex, taking place this weekend at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland!
Coming off a stellar regular season with an undefeated 7-0-3 record, CVFC earned a remarkable second-place finish in the highly competitive Southwest (South) Division—trailing only the esteemed Barça Academy. Their strong performance secured them a spot in the Flex, where a group-stage victory could see them qualify for the 2025 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs.
A National Challenge Awaits
In Maryland, CVFC will be tested against some of the top U15 talent in the country:
•Saturday, May 11 vs. Nashville SC – 4:30 PM EST
•Sunday, May 12 vs. New York Red Bulls – 3:15 PM EST
•Tuesday, May 14 vs. Atletico Santa Rosa – 4:30 PM EST
These opponents bring serious pedigree:
•Nashville SC: Backed by an MLS first team, enters the Flex with a dominant 19-4-2 record.
•New York Red Bulls: Another MLS powerhouse, boasting a 21-5-3 record.
•Atletico Santa Rosa: A solid club with a 12-13-4 season tally.
CVFC enters with a 16-7-9 overall record and the determination to make a deep run. Led by Academy Director Jose Hector Diaz, the squad is focused, fearless, and ready to prove themselves on the national stage. Every minute of play will matter as the boys fight for a coveted spot in the MLS NEXT Cup.
About MLS NEXT FLEX
MLS NEXT Flex is a premier scouting and playoff-qualifying event running from May 9–13 at the Maryland SoccerPlex. It features 232 teams from across the U15, U16, U17, and U19 age groups. Clubs qualified through their points-per-game performance in the 2024–25 MLS NEXT regular season standings.
Each group winner from the showcase will automatically advance to the 2025 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs. All clubs will face off against teams from outside their regular divisions. U15 matches will be 80 minutes, and tied games will be decided via penalty kicks (winner receives 2 points; loser receives 1).
Beyond the playoff stakes, the event serves as a central scouting hub, attracting college coaches, youth national team staff, professional scouts, and evaluators from across North America.
Let’s Go CVFC!
Follow along and support our U15 squad as they take on some of the nation’s best and chase greatness at MLS NEXT Flex 2025!