News: 2023 Generation adidas Cup (April 1-9 : IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.)

Discussion in 'Youth National Teams' started by TheFalseNine, Mar 16, 2023.

  1. TheFalseNine

    TheFalseNine Moderator
    Staff Member

    Arsenal
    United States
    Jul 15, 2014
    Norman, Okla.
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    MLS announced the details of this year's GA Cup.

    U-15 & U-17 will each have 40 teams, divided into 10 groups of 4 for the qualifying round.

    U-15 schedule here and standings here

    U-17 schedule here and standings here

    Along with all 29 MLS teams, the following international teams will participate in the U-15 division:

    U-15 Division international participants

    • Arsenal FC (England)
    • Chelsea FC (England)
    • Club América (Mexico)
    • Club Bolivar (Bolivia)
    • KRC Genk (Belgium)
    • CF Monterrey (Mexico)
    • FC Nordsjælland (Denmark)
    • Pumas UNAM (Mexico)
    • Real Madrid CF (Spain)
    • Toulouse FC (France)
    • Valencia CF (Spain)
    ...and along with all 29 MLS teams (plus Striker FC's team), the following international teams will participate in the U-17 division:

    U-17 Division international participants

    • Atlas (Mexico)
    • Boca Juniors (Argentina)
    • Club América (Mexico)
    • Club León (Mexico)
    • Flamengo (Brazil)
    • Manchester United FC (England)
    • Palmeiras (Brazil)
    • Pumas UNAM (Mexico)
    • Remo Stars FC (Nigeria)
    • River Plate (Argentina)
    How to watch: MLS Season Pass will showcase 28 Generation adidas Cup games, including championship matches in both divisions. Additional Generation adidas Cup broadcast details, including the schedule of games featured, will be announced in advance of the tournament.

    Source: https://www.mlssoccer.com/mlsnext/n...-to-feature-record-49-clubs-from-12-countries
     
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  2. TheFalseNine

    TheFalseNine Moderator
    Staff Member

    Arsenal
    United States
    Jul 15, 2014
    Norman, Okla.
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Here's some more really good details, taken from the Footy Access | Insider newsletter:

    THINGS TO KNOW
    LOCATION: The Generations Adidas Cup will take place at IMG Academy for the first time - 5650 Bollettieri Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34210

    MATCH DATES: April 1 | April 2 | April 3 | April 5 | April 6 | April 8 | April 9

    REST DATES: April 4 | April 7

    U-15 AGE GROUP
    Kickoff Times (Eastern Time)

    9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM

    First Potential Match: 9:00 AM - April 1st

    Last Potential Match: 12:00 PM - April 9th

    U-17 AGE GROUP
    Kickoff Times (Eastern Time)

    2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM

    First Potential Match: 2:00 PM - April 1st

    Last Potential Match: 5:00 PM - April 9th

    COMPETITION RULES
    Format
    • Seven (7) matches in nine (9) days

    • Three (3) group stage matches

    • Up to four (4) Knockout rounds

    • Teams eliminated from Knockout Rounds will play Showcase matches
    Matches

    Group Stage, Knockout Stages and Showcase
    • 2×30 minute halves

    • 10 minute halftime

    • If at the end of regulation the match is a draw, kicks from the mark (PK’s) will be held to determine a winner
    Final Match
    • 2 × 35 minute halves

    • 10 minute halftime

    • If at the end of regulation the match is a draw, 2 × 5 minute extra time periods will be played

    • If the match remains a draw after 2 × 5 minute extra time periods, PK’s will be held to determine a winner
    GROUP STAGE
    • Three (3) points for a win

    • Two (2) points for a draw and win in PK’s

    • One (1) point for a draw and loss in PK’s
    Knockout Rounds
    • Sixteen (16) team single elimination bracket

    • The ten (10) group winners and top (6) second place finishes qualify for the Knockout Rounds

    • All teams who qualify will be re-seeded for the Knockout Rounds based on the tiebreakers below
    Tiebreakers
    • Points

    • Highest number of wins in regulation

    • Goal difference

    • Goals Against

    • Head to head

    • Fewest disciplinary points

    • Coin Flip
    SHOWCASE
    Any team that does not advance to the knockout rounds or is eliminated from the knockout bracket will play up to four (4) additional showcase matches
     
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  3. SoCalRedDevil

    SoCalRedDevil Member

    Manchester United
    United States
    Aug 8, 2020
  4. Thundering165

    Thundering165 Member+

    North Carolina FC
    United States
    May 1, 2017
    Raleigh
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  5. gogorath

    gogorath Member+

    None
    United States
    May 12, 2019
    I always love these because I always see new players that I've never heard of but their respective sporting directors clearly think are really good.

    Anyone have any scouting reports on Gordon, Wetzel and Shour? None of whom I've seen mentioned.

    But heck, I've only heard the name of Glover, Terry, and Hall. And a bit on Rivera.
     
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  6. Luksarus

    Luksarus Member

    United States
    Jul 27, 2018
    Do we have any idea which games will be streaming?.
     
  7. Luksarus

    Luksarus Member

    United States
    Jul 27, 2018
    I could tell you that from my opinion, Ashton Gordon ('07) is a good prospect, he is a RW who recently played with Jamaica U17. Fast player, he can score a good number of goals and with good dribbling. He lacks size, it's a problem, but he's young.
    Gavin Wetzel ('06) is a little center back converted right back. He is average in all aspects, I do not see potential at the moment.
    Mo Shour ('07) make nice saves but he is not consistent.
     
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  8. no exit

    no exit Member+

    DC United
    United States
    Nov 20, 2019
    The possibility of an all Cade/Caden USMNT XI getting stronger...
     
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  9. David Kerr

    David Kerr Member+

    United States
    Oct 18, 2019
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Anyone going to GA Cup?
     
  10. SUDano

    SUDano Member+

    Jan 18, 2003
    Rochester, NY
    This list is just a bunch of names: Of what I've seen Berchimas is a big time prospect, Glover is really good, Jura was the U17 LB starter who looks like he's a J.Nelson or J. Tolkin type..I think he's quite average myself. Philly post alot of youth games so have seen Wetzel alot..he's quite average in all aspects. Thick legged 5-10 type left footed LB/CB and just doesn't do anything impressively. Haven't seen Terry nor Hall but heard good things. Rivera is good but CB's are very hard to project because physical development and reading of the game are tough to predict. I like Habroune's game, very skillful but again physical development and lack of quickness may be his undoing.
     
  11. asoc

    asoc Member+

    Sep 28, 2007
    Tacoma
    #11 asoc, Apr 1, 2023
    Last edited: Apr 1, 2023
    some nice results so far.
    U15s
    Columbus 7-0 over Club America


    Sounders 3-0 over Arsenal.


    U17s
    LAFC 6-0 over Club America

    not a fan of blowouts the other way.
    Minnesota United u15s lost 0-4 to FC Nord FC Nordsjælland
     
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  12. David Kerr

    David Kerr Member+

    United States
    Oct 18, 2019
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    LAFC in both u15 and u17 overall looked the strongest in their respective age groups by a pretty good margin. New York Red Bulls 15’s were a noticeable standout as well, that 08 team is serious, Philly’s is another standout group for 08’s. Outside of LAFC there really isn’t another group I’d feel that strong about, but that LA team looked to be on another level

    Happy for my Columbus boys having built the team but Club America were a major letdown. Columbus is a good team, I’d put them in the second tier at that age group level where they could easily make a run, but definitely not a favorite. Austin Su’s the top prospect on that team by far which really hurts them.
     
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  13. asoc

    asoc Member+

    Sep 28, 2007
    Tacoma
    Aquino with a hat trick for Sounders U17s over Chicago. Sounders won 4-0
     
  14. gogorath

    gogorath Member+

    None
    United States
    May 12, 2019
    Do some of these teams simply not bring their A team? It's tough to get a handle on such lopsided scores.
     
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  15. David Kerr

    David Kerr Member+

    United States
    Oct 18, 2019
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It was a very 09 heavy club america roster so there was either visa issues or maybe there’s another event their top team is at. Either way, you play the team in front of you and Columbus handled their business respectably
     
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  16. Smithsoccer1721

    Smithsoccer1721 Member+

    Feb 16, 2007
    Middle of the Table
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You are no longer with the team?
     
  17. Thundering165

    Thundering165 Member+

    North Carolina FC
    United States
    May 1, 2017
    Raleigh
    NYCFC U17s have beaten both Atlanta United and Pumas 1-0. Both goals I have heard came from Jonathan Shore, most recently with the U15 YNTs. I haven’t verified it myself though.

    The NYCFC team is good, especially in midfield, but from my vantage point doesn’t have a next level forward or winger. It was Dino Klapija until he moved to Europe last month.
     
  18. Dynamo Kev

    Dynamo Kev Member

    Oct 24, 2000
    on the u15 side- LAFC go out in the group stage.. Union have a very difficult road to the final. My money is on Red Bulls to take it all.. or to be the last MLS team standing.
    Bracket: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqoCuvbO8Kz/
     
  19. Dynamo Kev

    Dynamo Kev Member

    Oct 24, 2000
    the u15 Union v Arsenal game is being streamed tomorrow- so I'll have to order Apple/MLS for a month- was hoping to avoid that.
     
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  20. jeff_adams

    jeff_adams Member+

    Dec 16, 1999
    Monterey, Ca
    Red Bulls’ 15 and Crew 17 ranked highest domestic teams after first round.

     
  21. xbhaskarx

    xbhaskarx Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes
    United States
    Feb 13, 2010
    NorCal
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Cavan Sullivan watch

     
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  22. TheFalseNine

    TheFalseNine Moderator
    Staff Member

    Arsenal
    United States
    Jul 15, 2014
    Norman, Okla.
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    @Dynamo Kev said he was going to get MLS on Apple TV, so he can fill us in on how he looks!
     
  23. David Kerr

    David Kerr Member+

    United States
    Oct 18, 2019
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Linked up with another colleague, more to come about it. Rooting for the Columbus kids nevertheless
     
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  24. #24 willydonc, Apr 5, 2023
    Last edited: Apr 5, 2023
    As soon as I tuned in Philly gets their 4th. If that's the quality of Arse's U15 goalkeeping I'd imagine nearly any competent U-15 keeper with a UK/Euro passport in an MLS Academy should be shipping them their You Tube compilation now.
     
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  25. gomichigan24

    gomichigan24 Member+

    Jul 15, 2002
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This again sort of raises the question as to whether this is the A team for the Arsenal U15s. Because otherwise they just aren't very good or some of these MLS youth teams are much better than we think.
     

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