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MLS Next Pro API

The third division of US and Canadian soccer and the developmental tier below MLS, where the league's brightest prospects break through.

4
Seasons
29
Teams
United States & Canada
Country
40
Competition ID
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Sample MLS Next Pro API call

Fetch MLS Next Pro matches with competition_id=40. The same ID works across every endpoint.

GET /football/matches?competition_id=40

Request
GET https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches
  ?competition_id=40
  &season=2025
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
JSON response
{
  "data": [
    {
      "match_id": "mt_400481",
      "competition_id": 40,
      "competition": "MLS Next Pro",
      "season": "2025/26",
      "status": "finished",
      "kickoff_utc": "2025-09-14T14:00:00Z",
      "home": { "name": "Columbus Crew 2", "score": 2 },
      "away": { "name": "St Louis City 2", "score": 1 }
    }
  ],
  "meta": { "page": 1, "per_page": 25, "total": 380 }
}
Use competition_id=40 for MLS Next Pro in fixtures, standings, player-stats and odds requests.

What data is available for MLS Next Pro

Match fixtures and results
Final scores and live status
Historical seasons back to 2022
Match events (goals, cards, substitutions)
Player statistics (goals, assists, minutes, cards, shots)
Team season stats (possession, shots, passes, corners)

What you can build with MLS Next Pro data

Stats dashboards

Power a live MLS Next Pro table, fixtures, and form widgets with a single endpoint.

Betting & prediction models

Train models on 4 seasons of results.

Fantasy & content apps

Fetch player stats and match events to drive fantasy scoring and editorial content.

Research & analytics

Bulk-export historical MLS Next Pro data for academic and commercial analysis.

TheStatsAPI provides MLS Next Pro data including match results, player statistics, and historical records across 4 seasons. Access comprehensive MLS Next Pro data alongside 1,195 other competitions through a single REST API, with plans starting at $50/month and a 7-day free trial.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does TheStatsAPI cover MLS Next Pro?

Yes. TheStatsAPI provides full coverage of MLS Next Pro including match fixtures, results, player statistics, team data, and historical records across 4 seasons.

How many seasons of MLS Next Pro data are available?

TheStatsAPI has 4 seasons of MLS Next Pro data, going back to the 2022 season, including match results, player stats, and team performance data.

Can I get player stats for MLS Next Pro?

Yes. Player statistics for MLS Next Pro include goals, assists, appearances, minutes played, yellow cards, red cards, and shots, available for all players across all 4 seasons.

Is live data available for MLS Next Pro?

Live and final scores, fixtures, and match events for MLS Next Pro are available through the matches endpoint, with finalized stats settling within 1 to 2 hours of full time.

How do I get a MLS Next Pro API key?

Sign up for a 7-day free trial, generate an API key from your dashboard, and call the matches endpoint with competition_id=40. Every plan includes all endpoints and all competitions.

What does MLS Next Pro data cost?

MLS Next Pro data is included on every TheStatsAPI plan, starting at $50/month with a 7-day free trial. There are no per-competition add-ons.

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