Pre-MLS Academy I.D. Clinics

Take the next step with us.

Rhode Island Surf is officially a member of the Northeast Academy League (NEAL), with the club's U11 & U12 boys teams beginning play in the New England Academy Division in the Fall of 2026.

Surf's addition to the league represents yet another major step forward in the enhancement and alignment of our boys player pathway. Through its strategic partnership with MLS NEXT, the NEAL serves as an excellent stepping stone for 9v9 players aspiring to play in the Academy Division and beyond.

This program aims to bring the top boys U11 & U12 players across Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut together to compete in New England's elite club platform.

I.D. Clinic Info

Friday, May 1st

6:00-7:30pm at Wide World of Indoor Sports in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Players can register their interest by filling out the contact form at the bottom of the page. Players must be registered in order to participate on May 1st. This session is invite-only.

Open Tryout I.D. Sessions

Throughout the remainder of the Spring, players can be invited to attend pre-MLS Academy training sessions for an evaluation.

At the conclusion of these sessions, players may then be invited to join one of the Rhode Island Surf teams in their age group. Players can register their interest by filling out the contact form at the bottom of the page.

Age-Groups

These sessions are for boys players that will be in the U11 & U12 age-groups for the 2026/2027 playing season.

What is the

Northeast Academy League?

The Northeast Academy U11/U12 platform is designed to create a consistent, high quality development environment across all member clubs in 9v9 format. The focus is on player growth and education with long-term pathway success. The New England Academy Division will feature eleven clubs, all of which compete in the MLS NEXT Academy Division in the 11v11 format. All teams in the NEAL must be lead by USSF 'C' Licensed or equivalent coaches. League games consist of three 25-minute periods to maximize the player's on-field developmental experience.

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