MLS NEXT Pro’s Fourth Season to Kick Off March 7 

MLS Next Pro on Monday announced the 2025 Season schedule consisting of 28 regular season games for your Ventura County FC.

VCFC kicks off its season at home in a playoff rematch against Tacoma Defiance on Friday, March 7, before heading south to face LAFC II a week later on Friday, March 14. That will begin a campaign for County, who return the majority of their inaugural 2024 roster.

The club will play each of the Western Conference teams from both the Pacific and Frontier Divisions. VCFC will host LAFC II on Friday, May 9 for the second home matchup against our SoCal rivals in the club’s history.

Additional home highlights include an April 13 matchup with St. Louis City 2, a May 13 visit from Austin FC II and a September 21 meeting with The Town. North Texas FC — the reigning MLS Next Pro Champions return to William Rolland Stadium on August 31.

Tickets for the 2025 season are available now, including a 6 game package so that you don’t miss out on key matchups. Visit VCFC TICKETS for more information.

In league play, clubs will vie for top-eight finishes to advance to the playoffs. VCFC is also expected to participate in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament. 

High potential soccer players in North America continue to excel in MLS NEXT Pro and advance through the pro player pathway. Since the launch of the league in 2022, more than 155 players have signed MLS first team contracts after competing in MLS NEXT Pro, many going on to have an impact on their MLS teams and national teams.

VCFC Home Game Schedule 2025