Next Play Collective - MLS GO (operated by NPC)

Registration Opens Nov. 15th

FAQs

Is MLS GO official MLS?
Yes—MLS GO is Major League Soccer’s recreational program, operated locally by Next Play Collective.

Season Details

Season: Spring 2026 (8 weeks)
Location: South Bakersfield
Ages/Divisions: 4-14
Cost: $150 per player
— Payment plans and sibling discounts available
— Scholarships offered through NPC Sponsored Player Fund

What’s Included

Official MLS GO reversible jersey, shorts, and socks
- Add-on gear packages ( cleats + shin guards ) available.
TeamSnap access for schedules, messages, and team updates
Livestreaming via TeamSnap Live for family and friends to watch games
Weekly games + same-day practices (Saturdays)

Key Dates

Registration Opens: November 15, 2025
Registration Closes: January 31, 2026
Practices/Games Begin: February 22, 2026
Season Ends: April 18, 2026

View Season Calendar

Refund Policy

Full refund if requested 3 + weeks before the season start.
50% refund if requested within 3 weeks (before uniforms ship).
No refunds once the season begins.

Email requests to programs@nextplaycollective.org.

Scholarships & Sponsorships

Next Play Collective will be offering full or partial scholarships so every child can play.
You can also sponsor a player for $200—covering registration + gear.

Volunteer Coaches Needed

No experience required—we provide practice plans and support.
Approx. 2–3 hours/week during season.

Preguntas Frecuentes

¿MLS GO es oficial de MLS?

Sí, es el programa recreativo de Major League Soccer, operado localmente por Next Play Collective.

Detalles de la Temporada

Temporada: Primavera 2026 (8 semanas)
Ubicación: Campos en South Bakersfield (por confirmar)
Edades/Divisiones: 5–6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12
Costo: $150 por jugador(a)
— Planes de pago y descuentos para hermanos disponibles

Incluye

Jersey reversible oficial MLS GO, shorts y calcetas
- Paquete adicional de tacos y espinilleras disponible
Acceso a TeamSnap para horarios y mensajes del equipo
Transmisión en vivo por TeamSnap Live para familia y amigos
Juegos + entrenamientos el mismo día (sábados)

Fechas Importantes

Inicio de Inscripción: 15 de noviembre de 2025
Cierre de Inscripción: 31 de enero de 2026
Inicio de Entrenamientos y Partidos: 22 de febrero de 2026
Fin de Temporada: 18 de abril de 2026

Ver Calendario de la Temporada

Política de Reembolso

100% si se solicita 3 + semanas antes del inicio.
50% si se solicita dentro de 3 semanas (antes del pedido de uniformes).
Sin reembolsos después del inicio de la temporada.

Envía solicitud a programs@nextplaycollective.org.

Becas y Patrocinios

Ofrecemos becas parciales y completas para que ningún niño/a se quede fuera.
También puedes patrocinar a un(a) jugador(a) por $200 (incluye inscripción y uniforme).

Entrenadores Voluntarios

No se requiere experiencia; proveemos planes de entrenamiento y apoyo.

programs@nextplaycollective.org

INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT GRANT

ENDS ON 12/15/2025

The MLS GO PLAY FUND offers financial assistance for MLS GO participants nationwide. A parent or legal guardian of the participant must complete the application to be considered for the 2025 MLS GO PLAY FUND grant cycle. Please allow at least 2 weeks to process your application.

Application Acknowledgments:

The participant's parent or legal guardian must be the one completing the application.
Funding is only provided for participants of MLS GO programs and funds will not be provided for other youth soccer programs.
The MLS GO PLAY FUND has limited funding and submitting an application does not guarantee receiving financial support.
Incomplete applications will automatically be declined.
Receiving funding for one season does not guarantee I will receive funding for future seasons.
Financial assistance is only available for upcoming seasons and cannot be used to reimburse previous registrations. This includes if you have already registered your child for this upcoming season (funding will be not provided in a reimbursement style).
Applications should be submitted at least two weeks prior to registration closing date.
To be eligible for financial assistance, your annual household income must be less than the median national average of $80,610*, and the participant must be enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP or WIC. Proof of both will be required.
All funds will be sent directly to your league operator and not to the parent/guardian.

*This number was pulled from the US Census Website.

If you have any questions about the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to mlsgoplayfund@rcxsports.com.

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