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HUDSON VALLEY

HUDSON VALLEY
LEAGUES OVERVIEW

MLS NEXT ACADEMY DIVISION

MLS NEXT Academy Division provides a high-level competitive platform built around the same player development standards and technical principles as MLS NEXT. Teams compete in league play, regional tournaments, national events, and talent identification opportunities. Cedar Stars Academy Hudson Valley features teams in every age group (U13–U19).

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Key Highlights

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  • Elite Competition: League matches, regional tournaments, national events, and talent ID opportunities.

  • Top Training Facilities: Capelli Sport Complex Chester NY​

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NATIONAL ACADEMY LEAGUE

The National Academy League (NAL) provides a high-level competitive platform for players aspiring to reach MLS NEXT. The NAL offers a professional development environment with strong competition and clear advancement opportunities. Through its strategic partnership with MLS NEXT, players benefit from enhanced scouting, talent identification, and individual evaluations. The league also supports coach education and technical development to strengthen the overall player pathway.

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Key Highlights

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  • MLS NEXT Pathway: Designed for players with ambitions to advance to MLS NEXT.

  • Enhanced Exposure: Access to scouting, talent ID, and individual player assessments.

  • High-level competition and development centered in Hudson-Valley and surrounding Counties.

NORTH EAST ACADEMY LEAGUE

The Northeast Academy League (NEAL) provides Cedar Stars Academy Hudson Valley's U11 and U12 players with a highly competitive environment focused on long-term development. Designed to bridge the gap between foundational soccer and the academy's elite pathway, NEAL emphasizes technical growth, tactical understanding, and consistent competition while preparing players for future opportunities within Cedar Stars Academy.

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Key Highlights

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  • Player Development First: A structured environment focused on technical excellence, decision-making, and game intelligence.

  • Clear Academy Pathway: Designed to prepare players for advancement into Cedar Stars Academy's higher-level programs and future elite competition.

  • Competitive Match Environment: Meaningful competition against top clubs throughout the Hudson Valley and surrounding region.

  • One Club Philosophy: Players train and compete within the Cedar Stars Academy methodology, ensuring consistency across every stage of development.

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EDP

Cedar Stars Academy Hudson Valley's partnership with EDP provides year-round competition for players of all ages for both boys and girls. With programs ranging from grassroots soccer to regional and national leagues, EDP offers the right environment for every stage of player development. Hudson Valley boys compete here at all age groups, as well as the Hudson Valley girls from U9- U19.

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Key Highlights

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  • Complete Player Pathway: From EDP Futures through regional and national competition.

  • Age & Level Appropriate: Competitive formats designed to support long-term development.

  • Local & Regional Opportunities: Hudson County teams with balanced travel and high-quality competition.

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