VENTURA COUNTY FUSION
mls next
VC Fusion is the only MLS Next FULL TIER club in Ventura County.
the highest youth league recognition in the country.
MLS NEXT Homegrown Division (Tier 1)
The MLS NEXT Homegrown Division is the highest level of youth development in North America, featuring the top teams from MLS academies and elite non-MLS clubs. It operates on a 10-month, pro-style season with national events like MLS NEXT Flex and MLS NEXT Cup, providing a direct pathway to the professional game.
Clubs: ~152 clubs (includes all MLS academies + elite academies)
Focus: Elite competition, national exposure, pro pathway
TEAMS COMPETING IN MLS homegrown division
Meet The COACHES
Keith Costigan
Academy Director
U19 & U16 Head Coach
UEFA A License
USSF A License
Rudy Ybarra
U17 & U15 Head Coach
USSF A License
Gustavo Villalobos
U14 Head Coach
Dan Solli
U13 Head Coach
USSF b License
MLS NEXT Academy Division (Tier 2)
The MLS NEXT Academy Division is a high-level competitive platform that expands access to MLS NEXT standards, featuring additional teams and newly admitted clubs. It is more regionally focused and allows players to balance academy play with high school soccer.
Clubs: ~230 clubs (approx.)
Focus: Development, accessibility, regional competition
