Overview

• U.S. Soccer has convened a NextGen College Soccer Committee of 18 industry and collegiate stakeholders charged with evaluating and recommending reforms by fall for potential rollout in the 2026-27 school year.
• Coaches and administrators have criticized the current college schedule’s compressed fall window and restrictive NCAA practice rules for hindering player development.
• The panel will develop tailored proposals for both men's and women's college soccer to address differing competitive calendars and development pathways.
• Members will assess commercial opportunities in the name, image and likeness era to boost revenue streams and enhance program viability.
• U.S. Soccer plans to begin outreach this summer with conferences such as the Big Ten and ACC to gauge interest in pilot models and innovative scheduling