MLS Next Pro

MLS Next Pro

MLS Next Pro

MLS Next Pro

League Profile · 2026

League Overview · MLS Next Pro · 2026

#1Houston Dynamo FC II29 pts
#2Crown Legacy25 pts
#3St. Louis City II25 pts

This MLS Next Pro (United States) profile covers the 2026 MLS Next Pro season: live standings, squad values, league scoring averages and AI match projections. StatsBrain aggregates completed fixture data and the current league table to provide a statistical snapshot of every club in the division.

Houston Dynamo FC II currently top the MLS Next Pro standings with 29 points from 11 matches (9W–2D–0L, goals 28:5), 4 points clear of Crown Legacy in 2nd place. That gap represents 1% of the maximum points still theoretically available per team per matchday - a meaningful but not insurmountable lead in the StatsBrain model. St. Louis City II remain in contention in 3rd on 25 points, keeping the upper-tier competition statistically alive across the top three.

League Standings · MLS Next Pro · 2026

League Analysis · MLS Next Pro · 2026

MLS Next Pro produces an above-average scoring rate of 3.46 total goals per match across tracked fixtures in the 2026 MLS Next Pro season. That equates to roughly 1.73 goals per team per game - a baseline figure used by StatsBrain to calibrate expected-goals output for every fixture in the division. Corner frequency averages 9.45 per game, reflecting the typical territorial and set-piece volume in this league.

Home teams average 1.84 goals per game in MLS Next Pro compared with 1.62 for away sides - indicatinga consistent home-scoring advantage that the model weights positively for home-side expected goals. This home/away split is incorporated into StatsBrain's pre-match simulation engine for every MLS Next Pro fixture.

At the foot of the table, Colorado Rapids II sit 30th with 3 points from 12 matches (goals 10:28). MLS Next Pro operates a playoff-based format rather than traditional relegation - but bottom-table form remains a key indicator of teams struggling to compete for postseason positions.

Austin II carry the strongest recent form in MLS Next Pro with 5 wins in their last 5 league games (sequence: W-W-W-W-W). Short-term form sequences like this are weighted heavily in StatsBrain's fixture probability distributions. Conversely, Whitecaps FC II (L-L-L-L-L in last 5) sit among the division's coldest teams over the same window.

Statistical Modelling · MLS Next Pro · 2026

StatsBrain publishes 9 active pre-match statistical projections for the 2026 MLS Next Pro season. The next fixture on the calendar is Toronto II vs Huntsville City. 1 of these 9 fixtures carry a model confidence score of 75 or above, indicating a clearer separation in the projected outcome distribution. Each linked match page includes the full win/draw/loss probability split, expected-goals estimates and simulated scorelines.

Over the last 20 completed MLS Next Pro fixtures tracked on StatsBrain, home sides won 50% (10/20), draws made up 25% and away wins 25%. Those matches averaged 3.30 goals per game - the season-wide tracked average is 3.46, so recent scoring is closely aligned with the longer sample. Across the current upcoming slate, the model assigns an average 25% home / 27% draw / 48% away probability split - a direct comparison point against the observed 50% / 25% / 25% outcome mix from recent results.

Simulated scorelines across the upcoming MLS Next Pro slate average 2.00 total goals per fixture, versus 3.46 from completed matches this season. The strongest current projection is Colorado Rapids II vs St. Louis City II (93% model confidence, simulated scoreline 0 - 2-3, probability split 0% home · 7% draw · 93% away). The model's dominant signal for that fixture is: Awaiting Data.

StatsBrain's MLS Next Pro modelling layer combines league scoring baselines, home/away splits, standings position, recent form sequences and squad market values into large-scale Monte Carlo simulations. Outputs are refreshed as new fixture data arrives and are designed for statistical analysis - not as certainties. Open any listed fixture for the complete projection breakdown, including expected goals and outcome probabilities.

League Averages · MLS Next Pro · 2026

CategoryHostGuestTotal
Average Goals1.841.623.46
Average Corners5.104.359.45

Upcoming Match Projections · MLS Next Pro

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Recent Results · MLS Next Pro

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Frequently Asked Questions · MLS Next Pro

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Who leads the MLS Next Pro standings in 2026?

Houston Dynamo FC II currently top the MLS Next Pro (United States) table with 29 points from 11 matches played (9W–2D–0L). Their goal record stands at 28:5 - data sourced from StatsBrain's live league profile.

What is the points gap between 1st and 2nd in MLS Next Pro?

Houston Dynamo FC II lead Crown Legacy by 4 points after 11 matches each. That margin is a key calibration input in StatsBrain's league-level simulation model.

Who are the top 3 teams in MLS Next Pro?

The current top three in the 2026 MLS Next Pro season are: Houston Dynamo FC II (29 pts), Crown Legacy (25 pts), St. Louis City II (25 pts). These positions reflect completed league fixtures and are updated from StatsBrain's profile database.

How many teams compete in MLS Next Pro?

30 clubs are listed in the current MLS Next Pro standings table on StatsBrain for 2026. Each team's points, form and squad value are tracked in the league profile.

What is the average number of goals per game in MLS Next Pro?

MLS Next Pro averages 3.46 goals per match across tracked fixtures this season (1.84 at home, 1.62 away). This scoring rate is used to calibrate expected-goals distributions in StatsBrain's match simulations.

Do home teams score more goals in MLS Next Pro?

Home sides average 1.84 goals per game versus 1.62 for away teams in MLS Next Pro this season - indicatinga measurable home-scoring advantage. StatsBrain factors this home/away split into pre-match probability models.

Which team is bottom of the MLS Next Pro table?

Colorado Rapids II sit last in the MLS Next Pro table with 3 points from 12 matches (10:28 goals). MLS Next Pro uses a playoff format rather than traditional relegation.

Which MLS Next Pro teams are in the best form?

Based on the last five league results in the standings, Austin II (5W in last 5) and Houston Dynamo FC II (4W in last 5) show the strongest short-term form in the 2026 MLS Next Pro season. Form sequences are weighted in StatsBrain's fixture-level probability engine.

How many upcoming MLS Next Pro fixtures are on StatsBrain?

StatsBrain currently lists 9 upcoming MLS Next Pro projections. The next scheduled fixture is Toronto II vs Huntsville City. Each match page includes AI win/draw/loss probabilities and simulated score forecasts.