Michigan Bucks Academy Joins the NSN ELITE Club Program

Jonathan Turner
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NATIONAL SOCCER NEWS: www.nationalsoccernetwork.com

The National Soccer Network (NSN) proudly announces that Michigan Bucks Academy joins the NSN ELITE Club Program, recognizing the Academy as one of the premier youth development organizations in the Midwest.

The NSN ELITE Club Program highlights clubs that demonstrate excellence in leadership, competition level, player development standards, and national pathway alignment. Michigan Bucks Academy’s structure, history, and competitive platform make them a natural fit for this designation.

What Joining the ELITE Club Program Means

As a member of the NSN ELITE Club Program, Michigan Bucks Academy will receive:

National club spotlight features
Expanded media coverage across NSN platforms
Player and coach interviews
Coverage of MLS NEXT competition and major events
Player Highlight Video opportunities
Increased exposure to college and professional networks

The ELITE Club Program was created to amplify organizations that are raising the standard of youth soccer both on and off the field.

Built on a Championship Foundation

Michigan Bucks Academy is affiliated with the Flint City Bucks — the most successful soccer franchise in

Michigan history:

4 National Championships
9 Conference Titles
15 Great Lakes Division Titles
107 Alumni advancing to Major League Soccer (MLS)

That championship culture directly fuels the Academy’s player development model.

Competing on a National Stage

Michigan Bucks Academy is actively competing in MLS NEXT’s newly launched competition tier, providing players with:

Elite regional and national competition
Exposure to college, professional, and national team scouts
High-performance training standards
Flexibility for high school participation

Their participation on this national platform further solidifies the Academy’s position as one of the top development environments in the region.

Michigan Bucks Academy joining the NSN ELITE Club Program strengthens its national visibility and reinforces its commitment to developing the next generation of elite players.