Southern States Soccer

Southern States Soccer Club, based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at The Oakes Training Center, is Mississippi's first MLS NEXT club, proudly competing at the highest level of youth soccer development in the country. The club offers programs spanning from Little Kickers (ages 3-7) through elite MLS NEXT teams (ages 12-14+), with a player-centric development philosophy that emphasizes individual growth over wins and losses. Their state-of-the-art facility at 4957 Old Hwy 11 in Hattiesburg is modeled after top soccer facilities worldwide, and the club also maintains a satellite location in Birmingham, Alabama. Southern States prides itself on versatile, player-specific programming and a coaching staff with experience at every level of the American game, including former MLS players and internationally trained coaches.