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.