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The YSI Weekly — April 14, 2026

The YSI Weekly

This week brought significant movement in the MLS Next youth soccer rankings, with several clubs making notable jumps. The biggest story is NYCFC Academy’s 15-spot surge, climbing from #25 to #10 and crossing into Strong tier territory.

Biggest Movers

  • NYCFC Academy — Moved up 15 spots to #10 (72nd percentile). A series of dominant results pushed them firmly into the Strong tier.
  • Austin FC Academy — Moved down 10 spots to #48 (25th percentile). A tough week of results dropped them from Competitive to Developing.
  • FC Dallas Youth — Moved up 1 spot to #2 (93rd percentile). Steady at the top of Elite tier.

Notable Results

  • FC Dallas Youth 4-3 NYCFC Academy (U17) — A thriller between two of the week’s movers, with FC Dallas edging out the surging NYCFC side.
  • LA Galaxy Academy 5-0 Chicago Fire Academy (U17) — A dominant display from the Galaxy academy in a matchup of ranked clubs.

By the Numbers

  • 52 clubs currently ranked across MLS Next
  • 110 matches played this week
  • 15 spots — the biggest single-week jump (NYCFC Academy)

See full rankings at youthsoccerindex.com