Chelsea youth teams rebrand as Cobham Next Gen for new season

Chelsea has announced a rebranding of its youth teams ahead of the 2026-27 season, dropping the club's name for under-21 and under-19 squads, which will now be known as Cobham Next Gen. This change reflects the younger age profile of the teams, with last season’s under-21 side mostly comprised of players under 19. The name change pays homage to Chelsea's training base in Cobham, where fixtures occur, although home matches are more commonly played at Kingsmeadow. This rebranding aims to signify the development pathway for promising players progressing toward senior football. Chelsea’s under-21 side finished first in the Premier League 2 regular season last year before being eliminated in the playoffs.

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