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Sparta Joins MLS NEXT

Friday, February 28, 2025

Sparta Joins MLS NEXT

Sandy, Utah (February 28, 2025) Sparta United SC (Sparta) is proud to announce the next chapter in the club's long and storied history. Sparta is thrilled to join MLS NEXT's new competition tier starting this Fall for the 2025-2026 season!

Recently, Sparta has experienced tremendous success at the state, regional, and national levels with highly competitive teams in each of the boys age groups. Given this success and a desire to take the next step forward for Sparta's club, coaches, players, and parents; club director Marco de Ruiter decided it is time to take the next step forward for Sparta by joining the highly competitive and successful framework of MLS Next.

Marco de Ruiter said, "Sparta is ready for this great opportunity. We are proud to partner with MLS Next and extend the reach of our wonderful club."

For more information, you can visit the MLS NEXT website.

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Academy U6-U12

Academy U6-U12

A soccer training/playing program directly linked to our Competitive club teams that prioritizes skill development and nurtures a love for playing soccer in a fun, competitive, and age appropriate environment through individual, small group activities, and small-sided play.

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Competitive U13-U19

Competitive U13-U19

Dedicated to promoting the game of soccer by providing the highest possible level of technical and tactical training, skill development, and competitive team play by skilled, qualified, and enthusiastic coaches in order to provide players with an opportunity to further excel in the game of soccer.

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MLS NEXT U13-U19

MLS NEXT U13-U19

Sparta is proud to be partner with the new competition tier of MLS NEXT starting this Fall of the 2025-2026 season. Sparta has demonstrated tremendous success on the state, regional, and national stages. This partnership looks to take Sparta's competition to the next level.

SPARTA BY THE NUMBERS

Currently 20 Teams in Regional Leagues

Currently 20 Teams in Regional Leagues

21 Teams
in Regional Leagues

12 Staff Coaches 36 Team Coaches

12 Staff Coaches 36 Team Coaches

36
Highly Qualified Coaches

Average of 14 Years of Coaching Experience

Average of 14 Years of Coaching Experience

14 Years
Average Coaching Experience

43 Teams

43 Teams

58
Total Teams

Currently 13 Premier Teams

Currently 13 Premier Teams

13
Premier Teams

12 Teams in E64

12 Teams in E64

12 Teams
in Elite 64

About 9 Players Currently in the RSL Youth Academy

About 9 Players Currently in the RSL Youth Academy

9 Players
in RSL Youth Academy

Oldest Youth SportsClub in Utah

Oldest Youth SportsClub in Utah

43 Years
in Existence
(Longest in Utah)

157 College Players in the Last 5 Years

157 College Players in the Last 5 Years

157
College Players
(Last 5 Years)

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