The MLS NEXT Cup marks the end to the 2022 MLS NEXT academy season. MLS broadcasted a selection of games from the U19, U17, U16 and U15 age groups. I watched the broadcasted games and took note of the players that caught my eye. The players below made this list because they significantly impacted the games I watched in a positive way and/or showed flashes of elite physical ability, skill and soccer intelligence. These are players that I am going to continue to monitor as they move through the ranks of academy and professional soccer. All of these players are eligible for United States Youth National Teams.