What ages and program levels does Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club offer?The club fields MLS NEXT Academy teams from U13 through U19, Pre-MLS groups for younger players moving toward that track, and competitive Gold teams from about U10 through U19. MLS NEXT sides compete in the Desert Division; Gold and academy teams also use the Las Vegas Club Soccer League for local league play.
About
Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club is a nonprofit youth organization in Las Vegas built around strong coaching, competitive league play, and a model that keeps eight of twelve teams fully funded so more families can afford elite-track training. The club runs MLS NEXT Academy sides in the U13–U19 range, competitive Gold teams for younger and overlapping age bands, and Pre-MLS groups that feed the academy path, all tied together with a shared coaching philosophy and player-development tools.
What the club offers
Funded teams train and compete through MLS NEXT Academy in the Desert Division for the 2025–26 season, which brings regional games against top clubs from Nevada, Arizona, and Utah plus national events such as MLS NEXT Fest and MLS NEXT Cup. Gold teams add a competitive club track for players who are not only on the MLS NEXT rostered sides, with coaching assignments spanning roughly U10 through U19. The Las Vegas Club Soccer League, a club-run local league under the US Club Soccer umbrella, gives MLS NEXT Academy teams and Gold teams meaningful home-region games with flexibility for platform teams so league play can stay steady across the year. Tournament programming and sponsorship revenue help underwrite operations alongside the nonprofit structure.
Development philosophy and player support
The mission is a consistent, supportive competitive and developmental environment for players from diverse backgrounds, with a unified message across teams, coaches, and staff and costs kept as low as practical for families. Coaches follow US Soccer licensing investment and individualized coach-development plans; players work from Individual Development Plans with on-field small-group delivery, positional training, and review tied to recorded matches. Platform-team games are captured with Veo cameras, and teams use classroom space for video review. High school players get structured college guidance starting freshman year, including College Nights and events where college coaches attend. Community service is built into the year for players and coaches.
Partners and training base
An official partnership with AFC Bournemouth connects players and staff to international training expertise, methodology support, and higher-level soccer resources. Day-to-day training centers on Hyde Park Middle School at 900 Hinson Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89107, with ongoing facility renovations aimed at fields and classrooms. Families should expect assignments to evolve as upgrades finish and age groups rotate sites.
Showcase events
The club promotes the Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase for boys (February 14–16, 2026) and girls (February 20–22, 2026), with U11–U19 brackets framed as a college-recruiting showcase environment. The Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Tournament is scheduled for October 25–26, 2025, for boys and girls with multiple divisions per age group and three guaranteed matches per team. Mayor’s Cup organizers handle details and registration for those events at lvmayorscup.com.
How to reach the club
General questions and family inquiries go to info@downtownlvsc.com. Coaching applicants should email a resume and cover letter to careers@downtownlvsc.com. The contact form at downtownlvsc.com is another way to reach the office when email is not convenient.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club train?Training and development are centered at Hyde Park Middle School, 900 Hinson Street, Las Vegas, NV 89107. The club is renovating fields and classroom space, so families should confirm the exact training location for their child’s team as work progresses.
When are tryouts or registration?Tryout and registration windows change by season and age group. Email info@downtownlvsc.com or submit the contact form at downtownlvsc.com so club staff can share the current schedule and next steps for your player’s birth year.
What is the club’s mission and coaching approach?The nonprofit mission is competitive and developmental soccer for diverse Las Vegas players with minimal family cost where possible, using tournament revenue and sponsorship alongside full funding for eight of twelve teams. Coaching stresses licensed staff, Individual Development Plans, decision-based training, match video with Veo, and college guidance for high school athletes.
How can families contact or register interest?Email info@downtownlvsc.com for general and family questions, use the contact form at downtownlvsc.com for messages, and email careers@downtownlvsc.com with a resume and cover letter if you want to coach. For Mayor’s Cup showcase and tournament entry, use lvmayorscup.com.
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