Next Level Soccer

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What a week in England for our U10s. 🇺🇸✈️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Our U10s went toe-to-toe with some of the top academy teams in the world, highlighted by a 1-0 victory over Tottenham and advancing out of group play into the knockout rounds of the Pro Academy Series.

Their tournament run came to an end against QPR, who would go on to win the entire event.

Beyond the results, the boys showed tremendous courage, character, and belief throughout the week. Experiences like these are invaluable, and this group proved they belong on the field with anyone.

Proud of every player, coach, and family who made this journey possible.

Good luck to our Next Level U10s as they take on the Pro Academy Series this weekend in Dagenham, UK.

The boys have already enjoyed a fantastic start to their European tour, earning wins in friendly matches against Braga (Portugal), Elle Academy (Australia), FC Rudersdal (Denmark), and FC Nieuw-Vennep (Holland) as they prepared for the weekend ahead.

Now they get the opportunity to test themselves against some of the biggest academy names in world football, including Juventus, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, and other top clubs from across Europe.

This tournament holds a special place in our club’s history. In 2023, a Next Level team made an unforgettable run to win the Pro Academy Series title. This year’s group now has the opportunity to create memories and write a chapter of their own.

Good luck, boys. Enjoy every moment and represent Next Level with pride.

The last 24 hours have been emotional — but moments like this define who we are and where we’re going.

We’re proud to officially announce Yago Da Silva as our UPSL Director and New Head Coach of the U17 & U19 Boys Academy teams.

This isn’t just a title change.
This is alignment. This is purpose. This is Next Level doubling down on what we’ve always believed in.

As Club President Stephen Paylor said:
“The plan was always to build a club from the bottom up… but in any real club, everything should lead to the first team.”

That’s the standard.
That’s the vision.

We’re building a club where:
The pathway is real
The progression is earned
And the first team is a reflection of our own development

Players putting on a Next Level jersey at 7 years old…
…then stepping onto the field for our first team at 16 or 17.

That’s not a dream. That’s the goal.
And there’s no one better to lead that charge than Yago.

A day-one coach.
Our longest-serving leader.
Someone who understands exactly what this club was built on.

In a moment where trust and stability matter most — we’re not guessing.

We’re putting the entire youth-to-first-team pathway in the hands of someone who’s lived it from the beginning.

From Premier Prep → D1 / Premier training group → UPSL First Team

One system. One standard. One direction.
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Not everyone is built for this level.

But if you are… you already know.

Next Level is opening supplemental tryouts for:
• U17, U18, U19 Academy Teams
• D1 UPSL Academy Team

This isn’t about filling spots.
It’s about raising the standard.

Led by the coach of our UPSL Premier team that finished 3rd in the nation last year, this is an environment built for players who are serious about what’s next.

REGISTER HERE: https://nextlevelaz.byga.net/programs/xzmhdkn869/signup

If you’re ready for more—
Step in.

Evaluations are still ongoing at Next Level.

While many groups are beginning to take shape, we’re always looking for high quality players who can raise the level of the environment around them. Some teams are still looking to add the right pieces as we continue building for the 2026/27 season.

If you missed tryouts or are still searching for the right fit, reach out.

Check out https://teams.nextlevelsoccer.com/coaches and contact a coach directly to see if they’re still looking to fill roster spots.

Big things coming for Arizona....

✅ We're delighted to confirm that we have received National League approval on Stephen Paylor becoming a person of significant control at Gateshead FC!

This is where it starts.
This is tryout week for our younger players.
Still time to register (link in bio)

New season. New teammates. New challenges. New opportunities.

There’s something special about tryout week.
It’s the excitement of fresh starts, new friendships, and the chance to prove yourself all over again. It’s where confidence grows, goals get bigger, and the next chapter begins.

Every player walks in with a different story—but the same opportunity: to compete, to grow, and to take the next step.

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