
Interested in registering for the 2024-2025 season?
Our tryouts for the current season are now complete. If you are interested in joining a team for the upcoming season, please contact one of our directors below for more information, or click the button to submit your interest. We look forward to hearing from you!
Interested in registering for an ID event or tryouts for the 2025-2026 season?
Please select any region and/or platform that you wish to be considered for placement on any competitive team. Please note that if you select a platform and later want to add a region or platform after initial registration, you ill need to submit a new tryout form and will incur a fee.
MLS Next Academy
Phoenix Rising FC Professional Academy is a founding member of Major League Soccer’s elite player development platform, MLS NEXT. MLS NEXT will provide the best player development experience in North America. Founded on a collaborative approach to governance and a commitment to innovation, MLS NEXT players have access to the highest level of competition and to training and personal development opportunities that will prepare them for their futures, both in soccer and in life.
Our vision for the future is that Phoenix Rising FC aims to cultivate homegrown talent capable of competing professionally, including potential futures with the club itself. This comprehensive commitment highlights the organization’s role in shaping the next generation of soccer stars and reinforcing the importance of professional clubs in elite youth development.
The initiatives underscore the club’s ambition to remain at the forefront of U.S. soccer and provide unmatched opportunities for young players in the Phoenix area.

Why Phoenix Rising MLS Next?
PLAYER PATHWAYS
Phoenix Rising provides a clear and direct pathway for soccer players of all ages and skill levels. From recreational teams for beginners to elite clubs for national competition, there is a place for everyone.
COLLEGE ADVISORY PROGRAM
Phoenix Rising is dedicated to helping players interested in collegiate soccer to find the best possible placements, setting them up for successful careers on and off the field.
COMPETITION
Academy teams compete at various levels, from state and regional to national and even all-star teams. Phoenix Rising is committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for its players.
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Through its MLS Next Academy and USL Academy programs, Phoenix Rising offers a bridge to college and professional soccer, helping players achieve their dreams at the highest levels of the sport.
Key Highlights:
MLS NEXT Participation: As a founding member of MLS NEXT, Phoenix Rising FC joins an elite player development ecosystem encompassing 118 clubs, 521 teams, and over 11,000 players nationwide. This platform fosters year-round elite competition and player identification, alongside coaching education initiatives.
Commitment to Excellence: Phoenix Rising FC remains dedicated to providing the best practices in player development, ensuring local players in Phoenix have access to the highest levels of competition in the U.S. soccer landscape.
Comprehensive Player Development: The club emphasizes a holistic approach, focusing on creating an outstanding culture and learning environment. This methodology is designed to expedite player growth, allowing ambitious athletes to maximize their abilities and aspire to professional careers.
The Phoenix Rising FC Professional Academy offers players a direct pathway to Phoenix Rising FC, Arizona’s only professional soccer team, which participates in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Division.
Players from any club can attend Phoenix Rising FC MLS ID Events. Current MLS Next players are required to have permission to attend from their current club’s MLS Next Director. Players must wear a white t-shirt, dark shorts, and dark socks to the ID Events. Current Phoenix Rising players may wear their training uniform.
For additional information please contact Andy Chapman – andyc@prfcyouthsoccer.com


“Being part of MLS NEXT allows us to provide a professional environment for youth players to develop and grow. Our goal is to equip young athletes with the tools they need to succeed at the highest level, while fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the field.”
– Andy Chapman, MLS Director of Phoenix Rising
“Our investment in youth development is foundational to the future of Phoenix Rising FC. We are proud to provide opportunities that inspire and elevate local players, preparing them not just for professional soccer but for life. This commitment reflects our mission to build a lasting legacy in the Phoenix community.”
– Bobby Dulle, Club President
