N.J. is getting a new pro soccer team. It’s part of a $350 million sports district.
New York City FC will relocate its minor league club, bringing MLS NEXT Pro soccer and youth development programs to Middlesex County,
Middlesex County, New Jersey, is set to welcome a new professional soccer team, part of a $350 million sports district. New York City FC II, the minor league affiliate of New York City FC's Major League Soccer, will relocate to a 6,500-seat stadium in Edison, beginning play in July 2027. The team, initially named New Jersey MLS NEXT Pro, will eventually adopt its own name, colors, and identity.
The club will initially play at the NEXUS sports and entertainment district on the grounds of Middlesex College. New York City FC II is a reserve team of New York City FC and competes in MLS NEXT Pro, a professional men's soccer league in the U.S. and Canada. The league, launched in 2022, has 30 teams, with more expected to join in the coming years.
The new soccer team is part of Middlesex County's broader effort to become a destination for sports, entertainment, and education. Middlesex County will also develop a multipurpose community venue and student center on the Middlesex College campus. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill expressed pride in welcoming the new soccer club, while Hometown Soccer Holdings CEO Tom Glick emphasized the county's soccer culture and passion for the game.
The new stadium will feature suites, party decks, a premium bar, and a playground, and is expected to serve as a hub for local youth soccer players through a new NYCFC youth club.
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